2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics conducted the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CEIS) to assess and quantify aviation's contributions to the state. The study's findings highlight the substantial economic impact of Colorado’s airport system on both local communities and the statewide economy.
The 2025 CEIS evaluates the economic impact of on-airport activities and visitor spending at each participating airport. In addition to these key metrics, the study explores the critical role of airports in facilitating air cargo operations, driving economic growth, and supporting Colorado's agriculture industry. It also examines tax revenues generated by aviation-related activities and highlights the significant economic contribution of Denver International Airport.
The 2025 study assessed the annual economic impact of 66 public-use airports in Colorado, measuring their contributions in terms of employment, payroll, value-added, and total business revenue. The findings revealed that these airports collectively generate $68.9 billion in annual business revenue, support 348,500 jobs with a total payroll of $23.5 billion, and contribute $40.3 billion in value added. While employment levels remained relatively steady, the study highlighted a significant 42% increase in annual business revenue associated with Colorado airports from 2020 to 2025.
Learn more about the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CEIS):
- Visit the 2025 CEIS Webpage
- Download the Executive Executive Summary
- Download the Individual Airport Reports
- Download Individual Airport PowerPoint Presentations
- Animated Flight Maps
