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  • RELEASE - Ohio Air National Guard to be Hosted by the Wilmington Air Park Final

    Wilmington, Ohio - The Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) and the Ohio Air National Guard (OHANG) are proud to announce a historic joint exercise, "Live in '25," marking the first time in OHANG history that all four wings will collaborate for an exercise at a non-military installation. Wilmington Air Park, a regional hub of cargo flights and MRO operations

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  • RELEASE - Best Airport in Ohio - Voting Open

    Show your Ohio and Clinton County pride by voting for the Wilmington Air Park as the “Best Airport in Ohio” in Ohio Business Magazine’s 2024 Award campaign every day through September 22!

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  • RELEASE - CCPA Receives ODOT Grant

    (Wilmington, Ohio) The Clinton County Port Authority received notification from the Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation that it would receive a FY2024 Grant in support of navigational aids upgrades and repairs. The $493,000.00 Grant will be used to augment Port Authority funds for the purchase and installation of a Localizer on the 10,000-foot runway.

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  • RELEASE - Port Authority Recognized as 2024 Best Workplace in Ohio

    (Wilmington, Ohio) For the fifth year in a row, the Clinton County Port Authority has been selected by Ohio Business Magazine as a “Best Workplace in Ohio.”

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  • RELEASE - CCPA to Receive OTSCIF Grant

    (Wilmington, Ohio) The Clinton County Port Authority is one of several entities in the State of Ohio that will receive funding from a unique, one-time $700 million fund established by the Ohio General Assembly.

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  • RELEASE - Port Authority Recognizes LaPine

    (Wilmington, Ohio) The Clinton County Port Authority recognized retiring Board Member Renee LaPine at is recent meeting. LaPine started on the Port Authority Board in 2015, amid a time of great change at the Wilmington Air Park.

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  • RELEASE - Vector Electromagnetics New to Wilmington Air Park

    (Wilmington, Ohio) The Clinton County Port Authority continues to diversify the mix of businesses located at the Wilmington Air Park. Most recently, this involves the lease of both office space and research, development, and test space to Vector ElectroMagnetics, LLC.

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  • RELEASE - Clinton County Port Authority 2023 SBDC Day Ambassador

    (Wilmington, OH) The Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) is proud to be one of 50 Ambassadors for the 2023 SBDC Day on March 15, 2023. The day is a national, collective proclamation of the impact America’s Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) have on the success of our nation’s dreamers, innovators, and doers – America’s small businesses.

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  • RELEASE - Wilmington Air Park Named Best Airport in Ohio 2022

    (Wilmington, Ohio) The Wilmington Air Park has been recognized as the Best Airport in Ohio for the third year in a row by Ohio Business Magazine in its “Best in Ohio Business” Awards.

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Clinton County Port Authority Improving Aviation Manufacturing & Helping Economic Development in the Region

 

The Clinton County Port Authority (CCPA) was established in 2004 by the Clinton County Commissioners. The CCPA is a special purpose government formed to operate transportation infrastructure and lead economic development efforts. A primary function of the Clinton County Port Authority is the creation and retention of jobs in Wilmington and Clinton County.  

 
In 2009, the Wilmington Air Park’s owner, DHL, relocated its ground distribution services. With the assistance of the City of Wilmington, Clinton County and the State of Ohio, the CCPA became the new owners of the Wilmington Air Park in 2010.  Approximately 1,500 acres were donated. Subsequently, the CCPA purchased available adjacent land to bring the total land to 1,900 acres surrounding a two-runway, fully functioning airport with almost three million square feet of leasable space. Today the CCPA manages the Wilmington Air Park working with regulatory agencies, development agencies and the community to bring economic growth to the county. 
 

 

About Port Authorities

A special government designation in the State of Ohio, Port Authorities can own land, operate shipping terminals, airports and railroads.  Authorized purposes include activities that enhance foster, aid, provide and promote transportation, economic development, housing, recreation, education, governmental operations, culture and research. Once created, Port Authorities may act and operate independently of the authorities that created them.
The legal powers of port authorities are useful in serving the public interest for economic development.  Under the Ohio Revised Code Section 4582, port authorities have powers in the areas of real estate development, financing and management of foreign trade zones.  Unlike a city or county, they can buy land and construct a building that could be leased or sold to a private business.  Port Authorities combine the public power of a city or county with business and financial tools for the benefit of communities and to create jobs through economic development.

 

The Clinton County Port Authority is governed by an all-volunteer board appointed by the Clinton County Commissioners.  The Board members of the Clinton County Port Authority serve four-year terms. 
 
Regular meetings of the Clinton County Port Authority are held on the second Thursday of each month at the Air Park at 9 a.m. (unless otherwise publicized). Proper ID is required to gain access to the Air Park.
 
Board Members include:
 

Walt Rowsey – Chair
Beth Ellis – Vice Chair
Brian Smith – Secretary/Treasurer
Bill Ferguson
Kyle Rudduck
John Settlemyre
Jim West