Toledo Express Airport

What Toledo Express Airport does

Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) is a public regional airport operated by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, located at 11013 Airport Hwy in Swanton, Ohio. It was officially renamed in March 2020 to honor NASA flight director Eugene F. Kranz of Apollo 11 and Apollo 13 fame. The airport serves as a multi-use aviation facility combining commercial passenger service, air cargo, military operations, general aviation, and aviation education. Allegiant Air operates as the sole commercial carrier, providing nonstop seasonal and year-round service to five destinations across Florida (Punta Gorda, Sanford, Tampa/St. Pete, Sarasota) and Arizona (Phoenix-Mesa). The airport's economic footprint is dominated by the Ohio Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing, which contributes $530M of the $581M total regional economic output supported by TOL in 2021 according to a BGSU Center for Regional Development study.

Toledo Express generates revenue through multiple streams: aircraft landing fees managed via Vector Airport Systems, parking operations managed by ParkSmart (short-term and long-term, plus EV charging), tenant rent across sectors including corporate aviation (Owens Corning, Tronair, Owens Illinois, Willy's Salsa), cargo (Amazon Air/Worldwide Flight Services, Grand Aire, Sierra West/Interjet West), aircraft maintenance and FBO services (National Flight Services, Toledo Jet, TOL Aviation), aviation education (Buckeye Flight Academy, FAI, Toledo Public Schools Aerospace Academy), and military/medical tenants (180th Fighter Wing, ProMedica Air). It also earns recurring revenue from FAA-mandated ID badge issuance (SIDA, Cargo SIDA, AOA), advertising through qfactorads.com/tol, and ticket/sponsorship income from the annual Toledo Air Show.

In November 2023, TOL became the first airport in the United States to receive the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), launching the AccessTOL program that includes Airport Experience Events, sensory rooms, Mother's Room facilities, and partnerships with TSA, Avenues for Autism, the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio, and Destination Toledo. The airport actively pursues air service expansion through attending 5-7 airline conferences annually and engaging aviation consultants and airline route planners with regional travel data. A $4.6M FAA Airport Improvement Program grant awarded in May 2023 funds runway reconfiguration, apron rehabilitation, taxiway upgrades, and drainage improvements to expand operational capacity.

Name

Toledo Express Airport

Legal name

Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport

Website

https://toledoexpress.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport is a public regional airport in Swanton, Ohio operated by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority, serving leisure travelers via sole-carrier Allegiant Air service to Florida and Arizona destinations, alongside military, cargo, corporate, and aviation education tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations and Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Ground Support & Trip Services (Dispatch, Permits, Handling) (THABAFAK)

Keywords

• Commercial airport operations
• Passenger air services
• Airport parking services
• Air cargo operations
• Aviation accessibility programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Swanton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: The airport assesses landing fees based on aircraft arrivals, managed by Vector Airport Systems. Fees are billed through a self-service portal and can be paid by credit card (with 3% processing fee), check, or EFT/wire.
2. Parking Fees: Short-term and long-term parking is managed by ParkSmart. Short-term rates range from free (0-15 min) to $10 daily max; long-term daily max is $8. Electric vehicle charging is also available for a fee.
3. Tenant Rent and Badge Fees: The airport generates revenue from tenant rent across multiple sectors (aircraft maintenance, aviation education, cargo, corporate, FBO, military) as well as ID badge issuance fees for SIDA, Cargo SIDA, and AOA badges.
4. Advertising and Sponsorships: The airport sells advertising opportunities on-site (qfactorads.com/tol) and the Toledo Air Show generates ticket revenue and sponsorship income.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) operates as a regional commercial and general aviation airport serving nonstop leisure flights through Allegiant Air to Florida and Arizona destinations. Core offerings include commercial passenger terminal operations, airport parking (short-term and long-term), aircraft landing services, tenant facility leasing, ID badging for secure access, ground transportation coordination, and the AccessTOL accessibility program. The airport supports diverse aviation operations including commercial passenger service, general aviation, military (180th Fighter Wing), cargo (Amazon Air), and aviation education.

Product overview

Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport (TOL) is a regional commercial and general aviation airport operated by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. The airport operates as a single unified service offering with Allegiant Air as its primary commercial carrier providing seasonal nonstop service to Florida and Arizona destinations. Key services include the AccessTOL Program—a comprehensive accessibility initiative encompassing Airport Experience Events, a Certified Autism Center designation, and Sensory/Mother's Room facilities. The airport supports diverse aviation operations including commercial service, general aviation, cargo operations (Amazon Air), military (180th Fighter Wing), and aviation education/training. Economic impact exceeds $581 million annually supporting nearly 3,000 jobs in the Toledo Region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AccessTOL: A program designed to ensure travelers with disabilities have able access to all services at the airport, including the Airport Experience Event for special needs individuals.

Products and services

• AccessTOL Program A comprehensive accessibility program ensuring travelers with disabilities have able access to all services at the airport. Encompasses the Certified Autism Center designation, Airport Experience Events, sensory rooms, social stories, and accessibility request forms.
• Airport Parking Services Short-term and long-term parking provided by ParkSmart, with rate structures from free (0-15 minutes) up to $10 daily max for short-term and $8 daily max for long-term. Includes free WiFi and electric vehicle charging stations in the short-term lot.
• ID Badging Services Federal regulation-required identification badge issuance for contractors, airport employees, and tenants requiring secure area access. Includes SIDA Badge, Cargo SIDA Badge, and AOA Badge with associated background checks and renewals.
• Ground Transportation Coordination Coordination of ground transportation options at the airport including rideshare (Uber, Lyft), car rental (Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget), public transit (TARTA Flex), and Black and White Transportation scheduled ride service.
• Commercial Passenger Air Service (Allegiant Air Routes) Nonstop commercial passenger service operated through Allegiant Air to Florida destinations (Fort Myers/Punta Gorda, Orlando/Sanford, Tampa/St. Pete, Sarasota/Bradenton seasonal) and Arizona (Phoenix-Mesa seasonal), bookable through allegiant.com.
• Landing Fee Program Landing fees assessed based on aircraft arrivals, managed by Vector Airport Systems. Billing is conducted through a self-service portal at payment.planepass.com, with payments accepted by credit card (3% processing fee), check, or EFT/wire.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2021, TOL supported over 2,900 jobs and over $581 million in economic output in the Toledo Region
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023IBCCES granted TOL the Certified Autism Center (CAC) designation, the first airport in the U.S. to achieve this. IBCCES provides ongoing training resources and certification support to ensure the airport can accommodate autistic and sensory-sensitive travelers.
• Destination ToledocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023Partnership within the Certified Autism Destination (CAD) initiative, joining hotels, attractions, and entertainment venues in making Toledo a welcoming destination for autistic travelers. TOL is the first airport partner in this broader community initiative.
• 180th Fighter Wing (Ohio Air National Guard)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023The 180th Fighter Wing is the largest single contributor to TOL's economic output ($530M of $581M). Co-organizer of the annual Toledo Air Show with the Port Authority.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023TSA partnered with TOL for the AccessTOL program and provides Passenger Support Specialists for travelers with special needs at security checkpoints.
• Avenues for AutismsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023Partnered in the AccessTOL program to provide expertise in accommodating autistic travelers during airport experience events.
• Autism Society of Northwest OhiosecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2023Community partner supporting the AccessTOL program and CAC certification initiative.
• Allegiant AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 November 2023Allegiant is the sole commercial airline operating at TOL, providing nonstop service to Florida and Arizona destinations. Ground handling provided by Choice Aviation.
• Avis/BudgetsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 November 2023On-airport car rental partner serving arriving passengers at TOL.
• EnterprisesecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 November 2023On-airport car rental partner serving arriving passengers at TOL.
• Choice AviationsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 November 2023Allegiant ground handling partner at TOL.
• Toledo Air Show CommitteesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022Co-organizer of the annual Toledo Air Show featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, military and civilian air demonstration teams. The 2025 show is scheduled for May 10-11, 2025.
• Bowling Green State University Center for Regional Development (BGSU CRD)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted the economic impact analysis for TOL and TDZ, providing data on employment, economic output, and the airport's regional contribution.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wilmington Air Park (ILN): An Ohio regional airport anchored by cargo/air freight operations (historically DHL and Amazon Air), comparable to TOL's cargo- and military-led economic base and the smallest end of the Ohio commercial airport peer set.
• Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD): A Midwest regional airport with a dominant cargo and e-commerce fulfillment role (Amazon, UPS) plus growing passenger service—comparable to TOL's mix of cargo/military-driven economics layered with limited commercial passenger service.
• Akron-Canton Airport (CAK): An Ohio-based regional commercial airport of similar scale serving Akron/Canton, with overlapping Allegiant leisure service, FBO/general aviation tenants, and parallel air service development challenges versus larger in-state hubs.
• Allentown Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE): A mid-Atlantic regional commercial airport with a similar Allegiant leisure-route profile, mixed commercial/general aviation use, and significant cargo presence, providing geographic and operating-model comparability to TOL.
• Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA): An Indiana/Midwest regional commercial airport with similar enplanement scale, multi-purpose tenant base, and use of community-based air service development tactics to attract carriers—closely mirroring TOL's Allegiant-driven leisure service profile.
• Erie International Airport (ERI): A small commercial service regional airport serving northwest Pennsylvania with a similar blend of commercial passenger service, general aviation, and limited cargo activity. Comparable to TOL in scale, single-carrier exposure, and reliance on leisure-oriented routes.
• Dayton International Airport (DAY): Ohio regional airport with a larger commercial service mix but very similar tenant diversity (cargo, military, GA, FBO) and a comparable Port-Authority-style governance structure, providing a useful upper-bound benchmark for TOL's scaling trajectory.

Regional players

• Toledo Executive Airport (TDZ): TOL's sister general aviation reliever airport, also operated by the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority and explicitly measured alongside TOL in the BGSU economic impact study ($6.6M of combined $587M activity); the most directly co-managed peer in the regional airport ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE): Ohio's largest commercial hub and a publicly owned regional airport, providing a 'larger-Port-Authority-governed Ohio airport' benchmark on commercial service scope, tenant mix, and financial structure differences versus TOL.
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): TOL's primary competitive set piece: a major hub with far broader route and frequency coverage that competes directly for northwest Ohio origin-destination demand, making it the most consequential competitive incumbent for TOL's commercial service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TOLAirport
• Facebookfacebook.com/ToledoExpress
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/toledo-lucas-county-port-authority

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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