Aviation View | April 2021

53 AVIATION VIEW APRIL 2021 ALLEN COUNTY A I RPORT The Allen County Economic Development Group (AEDG) has had interest from others about purchasing/leasing land from the county for direct runway access. That is exciting. We are four miles from the Lima city limits; next to the hotels and all the restaurants, with easy highway access. We have city water, sewer, and high-speed internet access. Fiber optic lines are close by, as well as natural gas. City/Township fire hydrants are onsite and along Hanthorn Rd. So, we are set to cater to anyone who is willing to build. We’ll be working with AEDG more closely in the future to make any question they have easier. Our airport also helps keep existing employers in the community and attract new ones to the region because companies value the transportation and competitive business advantages offered by GA airports. Business developers look for ready access to air transportation when they make decisions on where to locate new operations and facilities. You can move in and out of here very quickly. Emergency freight to keep the assembly line moving is a prime example.