International aerospace hub Gateway Airport is developing as an international aerospace center with maintenance, modification, testing and pilot training capabilities, backed by Foreign Trade Zone and Military Reuse Zone designations that can be leveraged for cross-border services, MRO partnerships, and training programs.

Economic impact Over 40 companies operate on-site driving more than $1.8 billion in annual economic activity, signaling a dense ecosystem ideal for vendor partnerships, supplier contracts, and joint ventures to tap a thriving local aviation cluster.

Growth projects Recent and ongoing investments include runway rehabilitation and a major terminal modernization, indicating ongoing demand for project-based services, equipment vendors, engineering firms, and facility maintenance partnerships.

Public sector collaboration Recent FAA pilot program participation and government-backed funding highlight opportunities to offer training services, compliance solutions, software, and analytics to support air traffic control, safety, and regulatory initiatives.

Customer base and footprint A broad commercial aviation footprint with Allegiant and Sun Country connections, plus proximity to Phoenix metro, creates avenues to offer IT, security, cloud, and workforce solutions to airlines and airport authorities seeking operational efficiency and digital modernization.