Number of Other Airport Operations Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
3,965
other airport operations businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The other airport operations industry has grown 26.4% since 2000 (from 3,138 to 3,965 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 3,965 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+1.3%).
- •Employment: 245,690 workers in 2023 (89.7% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 69%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,965 | 6,248 | 245,690 | 10.9% | 7.1% | +14.1% |
| 2022 | 3,942 | 6,023 | 212,722 | 9.2% | 6.9% | +10.0% |
| 2021 | 3,916 | 5,881 | 190,950 | 10.9% | 7.8% | -14.0% |
| 2020 | 3,940 | 5,710 | 220,776 | 7.1% | 9.3% | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 3,914 | 5,819 | 225,421 | 7.4% | 6.1% | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 3,851 | 5,711 | 209,750 | 8.2% | 7.6% | +5.1% |
| 2017 | 3,871 | 5,676 | 199,047 | 7.5% | 8.0% | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 3,778 | 5,549 | 182,142 | 8.1% | 6.5% | +4.6% |
| 2015 | 3,706 | 5,423 | 175,534 | 7.3% | 9.2% | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 3,742 | 5,510 | 176,161 | 8.5% | 8.1% | +0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.