Business View Magazine | May 2021

129 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE MAY 2021 the city tax rate down and that is why it is so important for us to remain self-sufficient. We don’t take any tax dollars for day-to-day operations or even maintenance. Upgrades and enhancements are paid from profits or by FAA and State government grants.” Manassas Regional Airport is considered the busiest general aviation airport in the Commonwealth of Virginia with over 400 based aircraft. It covers 889 acres and also has the most total operations for a GA airport in Virginia. An economic impact study done by the Department of Aviation determined that the airport has a $375 million economic impact and creates some 1351 jobs. The payroll is an astounding $117,438,000. All that being said, the daily operation of the airport is actually done by a lean group of cross- trained individuals. Aside from Rivera, there are a total of seven people who work at the airport, Plan to Be Impressed. Our first-class FBO facilities help you spend less time waiting and more time getting where you’re going. Safety first. Quality service. Competitive pricing. Convenient locations. We look forward to serving you. appjetcenter.com Fort Pierce, FL • Hayward, CA • Manassas, VA MANASSAS REGIONAL A I RPORT