Dothan Regional Airport

What Dothan Regional Airport does

Dothan Regional Airport (DHN) is a government-owned, self-supporting public airport operated by the Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority, Inc., located approximately 7 miles northwest of Dothan, Alabama, in Dale County. The facility sits on 1,200 acres of land, includes an 8,500-foot grooved-asphalt primary runway (14/32) capable of 190,000 lb dual-tandem aircraft, a 5,000-foot secondary runway (18/36), a 27,000 sq ft passenger terminal, a 240-acre industrial park, and holds FAR 139 certification with 24-hour Fire Index B capability and Foreign Trade Zone No. 233 designation.

The airport generates operating revenue from multiple streams: landing fees and fuel flowage from approximately 90,000 annual aircraft operations; terminal and industrial-park rent from roughly 20 tenant businesses and agencies; parking fees ($10/day max); rental car concession fees (Hertz, Avis, National); advertising (Clear Channel); and hangar leasing through the on-site full-service FBO (Aero-One Aviation). Commercial air service is provided exclusively by Delta Connection via 3-4 daily CRJ-900 flights (76 seats) to Atlanta, serving approximately 80,000 annual passengers who connect through Delta's global hub network. General aviation accounts for 41% of operations, supported by 91 based aircraft and on-site MRO (Commercial Jet) and flight training (CAE, ACOM Aviation Academy).

The Authority is governed by four uncompensated board members appointed by the Dothan City Commission, Houston County Commission, and Dale County Commission. The airport is self-supporting — no tax dollars fund operations — and is led by Airport Director Adam Hartzog. Per a 2019 Aviation Council of Alabama study, the airport supported 1,383 jobs and $93.7 million in total regional economic impact. Strategic positioning is anchored by proximity (20 miles) to the Army Aviation Center of Excellence, which generates 55% of annual aircraft operations through military training flights, and by exclusive Delta connectivity for a tri-state catchment of 500,000 residents within a 90-minute drive.

Name

Dothan Regional Airport

Legal name

Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority, Inc.

Website

https://flydothan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dothan Regional Airport is a self-supporting, government-owned public airport in Dothan, Alabama, offering exclusive Delta Connection commercial service to Atlanta, on-site FBO/MRO/flight-training operations, and a 240-acre industrial park with Foreign Trade Zone designation for the Wiregrass tri-state region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• Commercial aviation services
• General aviation FBO
• Airport terminal services
• Aircraft maintenance operations
• Industrial park leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dothan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Charged to commercial and general aviation operators for use of runways and taxiways. Approximately 20 businesses/agencies pay landing fees, rent, and other charges for using the facility.
2. Terminal and Property Rent: Revenue from approximately 20 businesses and agencies operating at the airport, including rental income from commercial tenants in the terminal and industrial park.
3. Parking Fees: Daily parking revenue from passengers using the airport parking lot. Rates are $9 per day (or $10 per day after October 2022 transition to card-only), with first 15 minutes free. Weekly rate available.
4. Car Rental Concession Fees: Three car rental agencies (Hertz, Avis, National) operate inside the terminal building, likely paying concession fees to the airport for the location.
5. Advertising Revenue: Clear Channel Airport Advertising is a tenant, generating advertising revenue from digital and static signage throughout the terminal (over 90,000 annual passengers).
6. Hangar Leasing: Aero-One Aviation and other tenants lease hangars and facilities. Aero-One Aviation offers hangar leasing/sales and FBO services including fuel, maintenance, and ground handling.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dothan Regional Airport operates a public-use regional airport providing daily non-stop Delta Connection jet service (CRJ-900) between Dothan, Alabama and Atlanta. It also supports general aviation through a full-service Fixed Base Operator (Aero-One Aviation) offering fuel, maintenance, ground handling, and hangars, along with a 240-acre industrial park with Foreign Trade Zone No. 233 designation. The airport serves Southeast Alabama, Southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle.

Product overview

Dothan Regional Airport is a regional airport operating as a single unified service offering. The core offering is commercial aviation through Delta Connection with daily flights to Atlanta. Supporting services include Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services via Aero-One Aviation, ground transportation (car rentals from Hertz/Avis/National, taxi services, Uber/Lyft), dining (Dinner Bell Café), retail (2nd Corinthians Gift Shop), and airport parking. Additional tenant services include MRO (Commercial Jet) and flight training (ACOM Aviation Academy, CAE).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Aviation Service (Delta Connection) Daily non-stop jet service to Atlanta on Delta Connection CRJ-900 aircraft (76 passengers), serving approximately 80,000 annual commercial passengers connecting through the Atlanta hub to destinations worldwide.
• Aero-One Aviation FBO Services Full-service Fixed Base Operator at 927 Flightline Drive providing aviation fuel (World Fuel), aircraft ground handling, ramp and tie-down parking, maintenance, sales, service, oxygen, hangars, hangar leasing/sales, GPU power cart, and passenger terminal/lounge.
• Dinner Bell Café Restaurant inside the terminal serving made-to-order southern breakfast (6:30-10:30 am) and lunch (10:30-2:00) with meat-and-three-sides or short order, including award-winning peanut butter pie.
• 2nd Corinthians 5:7 Gift Shop Terminal gift shop offering travel items and Dothan-themed souvenirs for travelers.
• On-site Car Rental Services Three car rental agencies (Hertz, Avis, National) operating counters inside the terminal building under concession agreements with the airport.
• Airport Parking Patrolled on-site parking lot adjacent to the terminal with credit-card-only payment. First 15 minutes free, $1.25 per 30 minutes thereafter, daily max $10.00, weekly $60.00.
• Commercial Jet MRO Services Tenant-provided aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services including cargo door installations on MD-80/MD-90 series and modifications for DC-9s, Airbus A-319s/A-320s, and Boeing 737s.
• ACOM Aviation Academy Flight Training Ground and flight instruction from private through CFII level, located at 781 Flightline Drive.
• Industrial Park and Hangar Leasing 240-acre aviation-adjacent industrial park with electricity, gas, water, sewer, Level I VFR tower, two ILS systems, and Foreign Trade Zone No. 233 status. Available for lease to aviation-related and logistics businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,383 jobs created and $93.7 million total economic impact in 2019 (Aviation Council of Alabama)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Delta Air Lines (Delta Connection)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDelta provides exclusive commercial air service at Dothan Regional Airport with 3-4 daily CRJ-900 flights to Atlanta. Passengers connect through Atlanta to Delta's global network. Tickets sold via delta.com, 1-800-221-1212, and airport ticket counter at Suite 4, 800 Airport Drive. Delta also provides baggage handling and passenger services at the terminal.
• CAEmajorTechnology or IntegrationCAE is a global military contractor specializing in flight training and simulation training. At Dothan Regional Airport, CAE replaced FlightSafety as the contractor for fixed-wing training for the Army in 2017. CAE's presence supports the Army Aviation Center of Excellence training operations that account for 55% of the airport's 90,000 annual operations.
• Commercial JetmajorTechnology or IntegrationCommercial Jet provides complete major overhaul and modification of large commercial and military aircraft including cargo door installations on MD-80 and MD-90 series, as well as modifications for DC-9s, Airbus A-319s/A-320s, Boeing 737s, and other aircraft. Located at Dothan Regional Airport as a tenant MRO facility.
• Enterprise State Community College / Alabama Aviation & Technical CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlabama Aviation & Technical College is the only public two-year college in the U.S. with a mission to prepare technicians for the aviation industry. The college offers specialized training in aviation maintenance, technology, flight technology, and avionics technology. Referenced as a workforce development resource for airport industrial tenants.
• Wallace Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic two-year college in Dothan providing training in drafting, sheet metal fabrication & riveting, welding technology, machine program, and electronics & electrical technology. Referenced as workforce development resource for airport industrial tenants needing skilled labor.
• Army Aviation Center of ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Army Aviation Center of Excellence is located 20 miles from Dothan Regional Airport and is headquarters of the Army Aviation Branch with 4,900 active duty personnel and 14,000 base population. The airport handles 55% of its 90,000 annual operations from military training flights, making it a critical infrastructure partner. Embry-Riddle also has a campus at the base.
• HertzmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHertz is ranked #1 in Rental Car Satisfaction by J.D. Power. Hertz has a counter inside the Dothan Regional Airport terminal building. Book via 1-800-654-3131 or hertz.com. Hertz is one of three car rental partners at the airport serving arriving passengers.
• AvismajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvis provides car rental services with a counter inside the terminal building at Dothan Regional Airport. Book via 1-800-230-4898 or avis.com. Avis focuses on service excellence and customer loyalty.
• National Car RentalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational Car Rental provides car rental services with a counter inside the terminal building at Dothan Regional Airport. Contact via (844) 816-4386 or nationalcar.com. National emphasizes uncompromising commitment to customer service.
• Aero-One Aviation (FBO)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAero-One Aviation is a full-service Fixed Base Operator at Dothan Regional Airport (927 Flightline Drive). Services include aviation fuel (World Fuel), aircraft ground handling, parking (ramp or tie-down), maintenance, sales, service, oxygen, hangars, hangar leasing/sales, GPU power cart, and passenger terminal/lounge. Business Development Manager: Stone Dupree. Also provides AirElite fuel card program.
• FAA (Federal Aviation Administration)coreOthersThe FAA operates the Air Traffic Control Tower at Dothan Regional Airport (open 06:00-21:00 M-F, 07:00-20:00 Sat-Sun). FAA Airways Facility Maintenance is also a tenant. The airport holds FAR 139 certification and receives FAA AIP funding for projects. DBE participation goals are set per 49 CFR Part 26 for FAA-funded contracts.
• City of Dothan / Houston County / Dale CountycoreOthersDothan Regional Airport is owned and operated by the Dothan-Houston County Airport Authority, Inc. The Authority consists of four members: one appointed by Dothan City Commission, one by Houston County Commission, one jointly by City and County, and one by Dale County Commission. Airport is self-supporting with no tax dollars for operations. City of Dothan provides backup police and fire support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Pensacola International Airport (PNS): Larger commercial service airport in the Florida panhandle that competes for Dothan-area passengers seeking more non-stop options.
• Tallahassee International Airport (TLH): Regional commercial/GA airport in the Florida panhandle serving overlapping catchment population; primary alternative for Dothan-area travelers.
• Panama City Airport (ECP): Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport — competing commercial service alternative in Dothan's catchment, with similar hub-and-spoke operations and partial overlap in the tri-state region.

Others

• CAE Inc. Tenant partner at Dothan providing military flight training under the Army contract; adjacent ecosystem participant whose contract directly drives 55% of airfield operations.
• Signature Aviation (FBO network): Largest FBO chain operator in the U.S.; comparable fixed-base operator business that could bid for the FBO function at Dothan or compete for regional fuel and handling volume.

Direct peers

• Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (ABY): Adjacent regional airport in Albany, GA, with similar commercial service, general aviation, and military-adjacent operations — closest peer in size and market character.
• Huntsville International Airport (HSV): Alabama public airport operated by an authority with scheduled commercial service, extensive air cargo, and a Foreign Trade Zone/industrial park — directly comparable to Dothan's hub-and-spoke plus FTZ model.
• Augusta Regional Airport (AGS): Mid-size regional commercial/GA airport with comparable military ties (Fort Gordon cyber and signal training), useful peer for military-driven traffic dynamics.
• Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM): Alabama regional commercial service airport offering scheduled passenger flights and general aviation; comparable hybrid commercial/GA/MRO business model serving a similar mid-size Alabama market.
• Mobile Regional Airport (MOB): Another Alabama regional commercial service airport with general aviation and tenant operations, comparable in scale and service mix to Dothan Regional.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dothanairport
• Facebookfacebook.com/dothanairport
• Instagraminstagram.com/flydothan
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dothan-regional-airport

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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