Claim: The airport's published economic impact figures are exaggerated and the airport is a net cost to the city.

Here are the facts of the matter:

1. From the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CDOT): KLMO generates $73.6 M in business revenue, supports 448 jobs and $29.6 M in payroll. Colorado Aviation System That’s huge return on investment!

2. According to Longmont’s airport master plan, the airport employs 257 workers with a $5.3 M payroll; its total output (on-airport, visitor spending, capital) was ~$21.9 M. City of Longmont

3. According to the Longmont Master Plan, ~61,211 annual operations and 340 based aircraft. City of Longmont , City of Longmont