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The FC "Frosty" Braden Passenger Terminal at sunset



Cargo plane approach and loading

The Yuma International Airport is an integral part of the Greater Yuma area, serving the commercial sector daily as well as playing a major role in the air cargo industry. Ideally located near Interstate 8, a major railway, and  strategically placed in  Foreign Trade Zone # 219;  cargo and passengers alike move expeditiously throughout the region without the delays and cost constraints of other airports.

Facilities include four runways, two (2) in excess of ten-thousand (10,000) feet, which are designed to handle fully loaded 747-400F series aircraft’s and air cargo shipments on a frequent schedule.

The airports combination of location, value, access, speed, and flexibility make Yuma a prime destination for future trade, transportation, and capital investment. 

For more airport information visit www.yumainternationalairport.com

Yuma County Airport Authority

The Airport Authority is a nonprofit corporation formed under Arizona Statutes for the purpose of developing, promoting and improving air transportation and commerce in Yuma County. It is made up of a seven member Board of Directors and eight at-large members. The members provide the Authority with the technical skills, business knowledge and civic contacts for which no compensation for services is received. The Authority provides policy for and guidance to airport management in aviation matters.

Recently, a proactive 20-year plan was accepted that outlines the expansion and acquisition of 66 acres of adjacent land. The plan consist of five construction and expansion projects to be completed between 2006 and 2010. The economic impact on the community for the entire expansion is an estimated $75 million each year.

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