The regional airport has finished a two-year runway expansion that allows it to accommodate larger cargo aircraft and expanded charter service for the first time.
The extended runway opens the door to direct freight routes that previously required trucking shipments several hours to the nearest international hub, cutting both cost and transit time for local manufacturers.
Airport officials expect the improvement to support existing distribution operations and to factor into site-selection decisions for companies weighing the region against competing markets.
A second phase, covering terminal upgrades and additional hangar capacity, is scheduled to begin next year.
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