Business View Magazine | Volume 8, Issue 9

207 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 8, ISSUE 9 our activity go up to 35 flights a day. I would say 95 percent of our traffic is during quail season and then the rest of the year we have about 20 movements daily, most of which are corporate traffic.” Thomas County is a rural-based, older community. Until the 1800s, the railroads only went as far south as Thomasville, to support the distribution of agricultural goods. So, wealthy folks from the Northeast would come down by rail and spend their summers in the county, building beautiful plantations and homes. Petty recounts, “When the railroad was extended down into Florida, people started vacationing further south, but during quail season they still came here. Although it is very rural, it is also very affluent and even the small community of folks that live here year-round reflect that community. Many of them are involved in the arts – museums and theaters are part of our community in a big way. It is a very solid community with a lot of resources that are often a reflection of the types of folk who come through here.” Over the last few years, the airport has seen a transition from prop-driven to jet aircraft, both for corporate and general aviation traffic. To accommodate this, the main runway, 4/22, was lengthened by 500 feet coming in at 6004 feet, while the secondary runway, 14/32, is 5500 feet long. In 2017, a new 30,000 square foot hangar was completed for corporate use, but it was soon full. Enjoy Pasture-To-Plate Perfection For Your Next Meal! Châtel Farms steaks — superior-quality beef hand selected at our Thomasville facility. Wondering just how delicious our Angus and American Wagyu steaks taste? Visit shopchatelfarms.com THOMASV I LLE REGIONAL A I RPORT