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Study: Lee's Summit Regional Airport supports about $58 million in statewide economic activity
Summary
A consultant‑driven economic impact study presented to council estimates the Kansas City Lee's Summit Regional Airport generates roughly $58.3 million in statewide economic output (including recent Hangar 2 additions) and supports more than 250 jobs when direct, indirect and induced impacts are counted.
City staff and consultants presented an economic impact study estimating that the Kansas City Lee's Summit Regional Airport supports about $58.3 million in statewide economic output and roughly 252 jobs when direct on‑field operations, visitor spending and multiplier effects are combined.
The study used a mix of sources: MoDOT's 2012 general aviation multipliers (updated to 2024), IMPLAN county‑level multipliers and phone‑location…
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