Polk County is soaring into the future, powered by a thriving aviation industry anchored by its four airports: Lakeland Linder International, Winter Haven Regional, Bartow Executive and Lake Wales Municipal.
Each airport brings unique strengths, from cargo and flight training to skydiving and passenger services, and together they generate more than $2 billion in economic impact. Lakeland Linder even surpassed Tampa International in statewide cargo rankings, now sitting third behind Miami and Orlando.
Polk’s central location, year-round flight weather and access to major highways, rail and ports make it an ideal place for aviation businesses to land and expand. A welcoming business climate, with incentives for new and growing companies, reinforces Polk’s competitive advantage…