Port of Moses Lake

What Port of Moses Lake does

The Port of Moses Lake is a public port district (municipal corporation) operating under Washington State law as Grant County Port District #10. Established in 1965 to redeploy the decommissioned Larson Air Force Base, the Port functions as an economic development organization that leases industrial land, operates aviation infrastructure, and recruits tenants across aerospace, manufacturing, air cargo, food processing, clean technology, and military verticals. It is governed by an elected three-member Port Commission and administered by Executive Director Dan Roach.

The Port's core asset is Grant County International Airport — one of the largest airfields in the United States with five runways (longest at 13,503 feet), a 3,500-acre secured airfield, FAA Part 139 certification, on-site air traffic control and TRACON, 350 days of VFR weather, and full MRO and FBO capabilities through partners Million Air, AeroTEC, and Aviation Technical Services. The Westside Employment Center adds 2,100 acres of pre-permitted industrial land adjacent to the airport, while supporting infrastructure includes Foreign Trade Zone #203, Tax Increment Area financing, BNSF rail access with planned Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project expansion, and low-cost renewable power via Grant County PUD.

Revenue is generated through industrial property leasing and airport operations (FBO fuel, MRO, ground support, flight test services), with negotiated lease rates for land, hangars, and facilities. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The Port collaborates with Grant County, the City of Moses Lake, the Grant County Economic Development Council, BNSF, and Big Bend Community College on recruitment, workforce training, and infrastructure co-development. Tenant base includes Boeing, FedEx Ground, STOKE Space, Sila Nanotechnologies, Group14 Technologies, Serverfarm Titan, USFS, and over 60 other industries employing more than 3,500 people.

Name

Port of Moses Lake

Legal name

Port of Moses Lake

Website

https://portofmoseslake.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Port of Moses Lake is a Washington State port district operating Grant County International Airport (5 runways, 3,500-acre secured airfield) and the 2,100-acre Westside Employment Center, leasing industrial sites and aviation infrastructure to aerospace, manufacturing, clean technology, and logistics tenants across 60+ industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial & Aviation Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Port Dues, Permitting & Regulatory Clearances (TLAHAFAD)

Keywords

• Industrial site development
• Aviation infrastructure services
• Economic development district
• Airport ground operations
• Foreign trade zone

Headquarters

HQ city

Moses Lake

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial Development & Property Leasing: The Port generates revenue through leasing industrial land and facilities to businesses, providing site selection services, and facilitating economic development in Grant County.
2. Airport Operations: Revenue from airport services including Fixed Base Operations (FBO), fuel sales, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, ground support, and flight test support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Port of Moses Lake is a public port district that develops, leases, and operates industrial infrastructure and aviation facilities at Grant County International Airport and the Westside Employment Center. It provides site selection, Foreign Trade Zone #203 services, Tax Increment Area financing, and multi-modal connectivity (air, rail, road) to attract and support aerospace, manufacturing, air cargo, food processing, and clean technology companies establishing operations in Grant County, Washington.

Product overview

The Port of Moses Lake is an aviation, manufacturing, and technology hub in the Pacific Northwest offering a platform of interconnected infrastructure and economic development services. The core offerings include Grant County International Airport (a major airfield with five runways serving commercial, military, and general aviation), the Westside Employment Center (2,100 acres of industrial development land), and The Hangar & The Approach (retail and incubator space). Supporting infrastructure projects include the Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project and W20 Water Project. Economic development services include Tax Increment Area financing and Foreign Trade Zone designation. The portfolio is designed to attract and support aerospace, manufacturing, clean technology, and logistics industries through integrated air, rail, and road connectivity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grant County International Airport One of the largest airports in the Western United States, featuring five runways (longest 13,503 feet by 200 feet), 350 days of VFR weather, FAA Part 139 certification, an on-site FAA control tower and TRACON, Class D Airspace, ILS and GPS instrument approaches, ASOS, and a 24/7 ARFF station operating at Index D (Index E available on request). Supports commercial, military, and general aviation operations and is capable of accommodating the largest aircraft in the world.
• Westside Employment Center (WEC) A 2,100-acre development area located west of Grant County International Airport providing undeveloped public and private land for industrial development including food processing, aerospace, air cargo, and clean technology manufacturing needs. Strategically positioned to leverage air, road, and rail transportation networks.
• The Hangar & The Approach A mixed-use development at the intersection of Highway 17 and Randolph Road that provides retail, incubator, and public amenities. Links the Port, community, and Big Bend Community College while serving as a catalyst for development at the Westside Employment Center.
• Fixed Base Operations (FBO) On-site FBO services including fuel supply for commercial, military and general aviation aircraft, ground support services, flight test support, de-icing, lavatory service, catering, and rental cars through partner Million Air.
• Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Services Comprehensive MRO services provided by on-site partners including AeroTEC (testing, engineering, and certification services) and Aviation Technical Services (airframe and VIP support in partnership with Greenpoint Technologies).
• Aerial Firefighting Services Hosting and support for aerial firefighting agencies including the USFS Moses Lake Tanker Base (the only airport in Washington State capable of receiving Very Large Air Tankers) and Washington State DNR operations.
• Tax Increment Area (TIA) Financing Services Tax increment financing program adopted to accelerate the Columbia Basin Rail project and infrastructure enhancements, facilitating job creation and promoting economic development within designated tax increment areas.
• Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ #203) Services Active Foreign Trade Zone designation (FTZ #203) offering benefits for companies engaged in international trade, providing duty deferral and other trade-related advantages.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,118 FTE employment increase estimated when TIA is completed and tenanted
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• Grant CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative economic development partner. Grant County is a key partner in the W20 Water Project and Tax Increment Area initiatives, providing strategic infrastructure support and funding through the Strategic Infrastructure Program (SIP).
• City of Moses LakecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose collaboration on economic development, optimization of benefits and incentives for site-seeking clients, and partnership on Westside Employment Center development and infrastructure.
• Grant County Economic Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development partner collaborating with the Port on site selection and business recruitment efforts.
• BNSF RailwaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExisting BNSF access for rail connectivity. Future direct rail access and connection to BNSF through Northern Columbia Basin Railroad Project (NCBRP).
• Western Pacific EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey partner in W20 Lateral Extension Water Project and supplemental energy initiatives, providing engineering expertise for infrastructure development.
• Grant County PUD (Public Utility District)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplies some of the most inexpensive, reliable, and renewable electric power in the United States to the Port district, supporting energy-intensive industries.
• TC Resource Management Corp.keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner in supplemental energy strategies, bringing expertise in energy generation and electrical infrastructure.
• ATP TES Energy LLCkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in supplemental energy initiatives providing expertise in energy generation and regulatory compliance.
• Admiral StrategiessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner for state and federal policy advocacy related to energy and infrastructure development.
• Rivers Edge GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner for state policy and regulatory compliance in energy initiatives.
• Sundial AdvocacysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic partner for federal policy advocacy in energy and infrastructure development.
• Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected for Industrial Symbiosis Technical Assistance Program (ISTA) from Washington Department of Commerce. CSI provides technical assistance for developing Energy Park and industrial symbiosis principles.
• Washington Department of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished the Industrial Symbiosis Technical Assistance Program providing funding and support for clean energy infrastructure development.
• Columbia Basin Railroad (CBRW)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExisting short-line railroad providing rail access for Port tenants.
• Big Bend Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated next to the Port, provides academic and training programs. Job Skills Program funds customized training, paying up to half of training costs for participating companies. Enrolls over 4,000 students per year with 43 degree programs and 21 certificate programs.
• Columbia Basin Conservation DistrictkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in W20 Lateral Extension Water Project, united around shared vision of clean, reliable water for a secure future.
• Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation DistrictkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in W20 Water Project for water infrastructure improvements serving municipal, industrial, environmental, and agricultural needs.
• Columbia Basin Sustainable Water CoalitionkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in W20 Water Project collaboration for regional water management.
• Moses Lake Watershed CouncilsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in W20 Water Project for watershed management and water quality improvements.
• Columbia Basin Development LeaguesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in W20 Water Project supporting regional development.
• Columbia Basin Technical Skills CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional career and technical education partnership providing access to comprehensive, industry-defined career and technical programs for motivated high school students.
• Million AirsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed Base Operation at Grant County International Airport supplying fuel for commercial, military and general aviation aircraft, providing full range of ground support services including de-icing, lav, catering, and rental cars.
• Aviation Technical ServicessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides daily airframe and VIP support in partnership with Greenpoint Technologies while capable of wide range of services to airlines and commercial aircraft owners.
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectionsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS Customs office located within Grant County International Airport terminal, open 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday to clear arriving international flights.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Port of Tacoma: Washington State public port authority handling container terminals and industrial real estate in Commencement Bay. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest port district with similar governance structure and industrial land leasing focus.
• Port of Longview: Washington State public port district handling bulk, breakbulk, and project cargo with industrial land leasing. Comparable as a small-to-mid-sized Washington port district focused on industrial real estate and economic development.
• Port of Everett: Washington State public port district located adjacent to Boeing's Everett manufacturing facility, supporting aerospace, maritime, and industrial tenants. Comparable as a Washington port authority with strong aerospace adjacency.
• Port of Oakland: California public port authority operating Oakland International Airport (OAK), marine container terminals, and commercial real estate. Comparable as a West Coast port district combining aviation, maritime cargo, and industrial real estate operations.
• Port of Seattle: Washington State public port authority operating Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the maritime cargo division, and real estate holdings. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest public port district with multi-modal infrastructure and economic development mandate.
• Port of Portland: Pacific Northwest public port authority operating Portland International Airport (PDX), marine terminals, and industrial properties. Comparable as a multi-modal port district combining aviation, maritime, and real estate operations.

Broad incumbents

• Port Houston: Largest U.S. Gulf Coast container port and industrial real estate operator. Comparable as a public port authority with substantial industrial land portfolio and diversified tenant base across energy, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Port of Stockton: California inland deepwater port and industrial park operator handling bulk, container, and air cargo through adjacent industrial real estate. Comparable as an inland multimodal industrial hub with port authority structure.

Regional players

• Spokane International Airport: Eastern Washington public airport authority operating Spokane International Airport (GEG) and industrial parks. Comparable as a regional Washington aviation and industrial development hub serving inland markets.

Emerging players

• Ellington Airport / Houston Spaceport: Houston-area airport with FAA spaceport license targeting commercial space launch, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing tenants. Comparable as an emerging aviation/space-focused industrial hub attracting next-generation aerospace tenants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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