The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport

workshops, and golf outings. In addition to the rent paid by the golf course, the Airport also receives some revenue from several hundred acres on-field agricultural land. “We also rely on the county to help pay the bills. However, we did do an economic impact study, last year, and we have about a $63-million a year impact on the local economy.” Cullen recounts that in the 1950s and early 1960s, the Airport was mainly used for cargo, specifically for the General Motors Corporation, which had a plant in Janesville. “About the late ‘60s, early ‘70s is when it became a commercial airport for TWA,” he notes. “It changed to Northwest and they had a couple of flights a day; 1989 was the last commercial flight this Airport had. Since then, we are considered a large, general aviation airport. However, we are certified with the FAA as a Part 139 Airport, which means we abide by, and comply with, all of the FAA regulations to have the ability to 51 South Main St | Janesville, WI 53545 608.757.5598 | www.RockCountyAlliance.com BUILD . INVEST . MOVE . Rock County, WI Since today’s decisions impact tomorrow’s returns, plant your project in the Janesville-Beloit MSA. A strong local and state fiscal climate, coupled with hard-wired speed-to-market processes and a seasoned development team, saves time and money. From manufacturing to distribution/fulfillment: Join the movement and connect with the Rock County, WI team today . Airport Director, Greg Cullen

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