The Elmira Corning Regional Airport was recently honored for its role in stimulating economic activity in the Southern Tier.
The New York Aviation Management Association recognized the airport with a proclamation during its annual conference, held Sept. 21-22 in Watkins Glen.
A recent report by the state Department of Transportation indicated that aviation activities in New York state generate $50 billion a year in economic activity and produce $18 billion in payroll.
The Elmira Corning Regional Airport generated $1.54 billion of that total, according to the report, ranking it third among airports in the state.
Only JFK International and LaGuardia airports in New York City ranked higher.
The report also noted that Elmira Corning is one of only three airports in the state to gain enplanements in 2009. The Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport and Westchester County Airport were the other two.
"New York state's aviation industry has an enormously positive economic impact across the statewide economy," said state Sen. Tom O'Mara, R-Big Flats, who attended the conference.
"The industry is one undeniably bright spot on New York's economic landscape."
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