Jefferson County Airpark

5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 10 says Thaxton, “would be to position ourselves as an option for corporate air travel in and out of Pittsburgh. Being only 33 miles away can be a real advantage, especially for businesses on the western side of Pittsburgh, because we have less congestion and an excellent location.” To this end, a lot of the capital improvements have been focused on attracting corporate clientele. “We have just finished construction on our latest box hangar, which is over 12,000 feet, divided into six separate box hangars. The facility attracted several new tenants,” says Thaxton, “and others have expressed interest.” With FAA and Ohio Department of Transportation grants, the airport has managed to make other improvements, as well. There are brand new LED taxiway and runway lighting systems. This year will see a project that’s not as flashy but will have a major impact – that is new perimeter security and wildlife fencing. Behind the scenes, the airport crew also keep