CommunityImpact
Marion Municipal Airport plays a significant role in the economic vitality of Grant County and the surrounding region — connecting businesses, creating jobs, and supporting the community.
KMZZ & Grant County
Airports are engines of economic activity for their communities. Marion Municipal Airport supports local businesses, provides employment, and connects Grant County to regional and national markets.
Total economic contribution to Grant County
Jobs created and sustained in Grant County
Annual payroll supported in the region
Source: 2012 Indiana Airports Economic Impact Study, conducted by the Aviation Association of Indiana and Conexus Indiana in partnership with INDOT. Figures reflect Grant County impact data from that study period. For the most current statewide aviation economic impact data, visit aviationindiana.org.
More Than a Runway
Marion Municipal Airport supports the Grant County community in ways that go well beyond aviation. Here’s what KMZZ provides:
Business Access
Executives and employees of local businesses rely on the airport for time-sensitive travel and logistics.
Emergency Services
StatFlight and emergency medical transport operations serve the region from KMZZ, providing critical air medical access.
Education & Training
Flight training through Air Marion and Indiana Wesleyan University develops the next generation of aviation professionals.
Community Events
The annual Fly-In/Cruise-In, Indy Airstrip Attack, and Trunk-or-Treat draw thousands of visitors to Marion each year.