Valdosta Regional Airport

What Valdosta Regional Airport does

Valdosta Regional Airport is a public-use regional airport owned and operated by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority, located in Valdosta, Georgia. It has operated continuously since the 1940s and spans 760 acres with three runways, a 2010-completed FAA control tower, and serves as the primary commercial air gateway for the Valdosta-South Georgia region. The airport also functions as an overflow and alternative facility for Moody Air Force Base and supports public charter flights, general aviation, and a fixed-base operator (Valdosta Flying Service). On the commercial side, scheduled service is provided solely by Delta Air Lines, with connections to Atlanta and onward to destinations including Hilton Head and Savannah. Supporting amenities include three rental car companies and one on-site restaurant.

The business model is that of a publicly owned airport authority: revenue is generated from a mix of airline landing fees, terminal concessions, rental car concessions, FBO lease income, fuel flowage fees, parking revenue, and federal/state grants for capital projects. Customer segments are narrow by commercial standards — effectively one commercial airline, one FBO operator, three rental car brands, and a base of general aviation and military users. The airport operates on a regulated, non-profit public utility basis rather than a profit-maximizing commercial model, with budgets and capital expenditures governed by the Authority's board and subject to FAA compliance requirements demonstrated by the 2025 Title VI Compliance Plan and Community Participation Plan.

Strategic positioning is stable rather than dynamic. The airport maintains a single-airline commercial relationship with Delta, a long-tenured FBO partnership with Valdosta Flying Service, and a public-facing service portfolio that includes a Travel Cost Calculator for travelers and revised long-term parking rules (30-day limit as of May 2025). There is no evidence of major commercial expansion, new route development, or significant capital programs beyond compliance and maintenance work. The airport's competitive position is anchored by its regulated monopoly status, infrastructure scale, and geographic role for both regional passenger travel and Moody AFB operations.

Name

Valdosta Regional Airport

Legal name

Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority

Website

https://flyvaldosta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Valdosta Regional Airport is a public, government-owned regional airport in Valdosta, Georgia, operated by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority. It serves commercial passengers exclusively via Delta Air Lines, supports general aviation and Moody Air Force Base overflow, and provides FBO, rental car, and terminal services.

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

Feeder & Hub-Connector Regional Airlines (THABACAA)

Keywords

• Regional airport services
• Commercial aviation
• General aviation facilities
• Fixed base operator
• Airport parking services

Headquarters

HQ city

Valdosta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Airport Operations Fees: Revenue generated from landing fees, hangar rentals, office space rentals, and various airport operational charges including SIDA Badge Application Fees and Airport Operations Area Application Fees
2. Concession Revenue: Revenue from on-site concessions including Subway restaurant, rental car companies (Avis/Budget, Enterprise), and vending machines
3. FBO Services: Fixed Base Operator services through Valdosta Flying Service including fuel sales (Jet A and 100LL AVGAS), flight instruction, aircraft rental, and related services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Valdosta Regional Airport is a regional public airport operating commercial airline service via Delta Air Lines with multiple daily flights to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), providing passengers access to hundreds of global destinations. The airport also provides general aviation facilities (corporate hangars and T-hangars), a full-service Fixed Base Operator (Valdosta Flying Service) offering fuel, flight instruction, and aircraft rental, and passenger amenities including complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi, on-site car rental, food service, and ground transportation.

Product overview

Valdosta Regional Airport is a regional airport serving Valdosta, GA, and the surrounding areas since the 1940s. The airport operates as a unified service offering centered on commercial airline service through Delta Air Lines (offering multiple daily flights to ATL), supplemented by general aviation facilities (corporate and T-hangars, Valdosta Flying Service FBO), and passenger conveniences including complimentary parking and Wi-Fi, on-site car rental (Avis/Budget, Enterprise), subway dining, and ground transportation via Uber/Lyft. The airport is owned and operated by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority on 760 acres of land with three runways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Flight Services Scheduled commercial airline service through Delta Air Lines offering daily regional commuter flights between Valdosta Regional Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), connecting passengers to hundreds of global destinations through the ATL hub. The terminal opens two hours before the first departure and remains open until after the last flight arrives.
• Short and Long-Term Parking Complimentary short and long-term parking available at the airport with clearly marked areas, including handicap parking directly in front of the terminal building usable for short or long-term parking.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi Free wireless internet access provided as a modern convenience for passengers at the airport terminal.
• General Aviation Facilities (Corporate and T-Hangars) Corporate hangars (80' x 80' plumbed for water and sewer) and T-hangars available to rent from the Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport Authority for private pilots, corporate aircraft operators, and flight schools.
• Valdosta Flying Service (FBO)
• Flight Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple daily flights to ATL providing access to hundreds of global destinations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

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

• Delta Air LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelta Air Lines is the primary commercial airline partner operating scheduled regional commuter service between Valdosta Regional Airport and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). Delta offers three arrivals and three departures per day Sunday through Friday, plus two arrivals and two departures on Saturday. This partnership provides passengers access to hundreds of domestic and international destinations through the ATL hub.
• Valdosta Flying ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerValdosta Flying Service is the full-service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) on airport property, providing Jet A and 100LL AVGAS fuel, flight instruction, aircraft rental, crew car, pilot lounge, wireless internet, WSI and computerized flight planning, hotel/catering assistance, rental cars, chart sales and pilot supplies. Located at 2626 Madison Highway.
• Avis Car Rental/Budget Car RentalmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvis and Budget car rental brands operate on-site at Valdosta Regional Airport, serving arriving and departing passengers. Local contact number is 229-242-4242.
• Enterprise Rent-A-CarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnterprise Rent-A-Car provides car rental services to airport passengers from a nearby location. Contact number is 229-293-8128.
• Subway RestaurantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubway restaurant operates inside the airport terminal, serving food to passengers Monday-Friday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM with Saturday-Sunday hours. Food and drinks purchased can be brought onto flights. Local contact: 229-259-0515.
• G2 Secure StaffminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorG2 Secure Staff provides airline ground handling services at Valdosta Regional Airport.
• Moody AFBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoody Air Force Base is located in the Valdosta/Lowndes County area. The airport was originally built as an auxiliary to Moody Field in the 1940s.
• Valdosta-Lowndes County Airport AuthoritycoreOthersThe governing body that owns and operates Valdosta Regional Airport. Consists of authority members including Chairman Jeff Sikes, Vice Chairman Anthony Payton, and members Dan Kerrigan, Lee Turner, Paul Hamilton, David DiSalvo, with Tim Hood serving as executive director/airport manager. Meetings held every second Tuesday at 9 a.m. in airport conference room.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Gainesville Regional Airport: North Florida regional airport with similar scale, Delta/AJL hub-feeder commercial service, and on-site FBO and rental car offerings.
• Dothan Regional Airport: Alabama regional airport serving a comparable small market with scheduled commercial service, general aviation facilities, and concession-based revenue model.
• Middle Georgia Regional Airport: Macon, GA regional airport offering comparable low-frequency commercial service and general aviation facilities to a similar mid-size Georgia market.
• Hilton Head Island Airport: Small commercial and general aviation regional airport with comparable single-airline commercial model, FBO operations, and limited-flight frequency similar to Valdosta.
• Southwest Georgia Regional Airport: Albany, GA regional airport with comparable Delta/AJL commuter service footprint, single-carrier commercial model, and general aviation FBO operations; similar catchment size and South Georgia market dynamics.
• Augusta Regional Airport: Georgia regional commercial airport with Delta/AJL feeder service to ATL, multi-runway infrastructure, and on-site FBO and rental car concessions comparable to Valdosta's operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Tallahassee International Airport: Larger publicly operated commercial airport in the same Florida-Georgia region serving as a regional alternative; offers overlapping commercial service and FBO facilities at greater scale than Valdosta.
• Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport: Major Georgia coastal commercial airport that competes with Valdosta for regional passengers and corporate aviation users across South Georgia; offers broader airline mix and substantially higher frequency.
• Jacksonville International Airport: Large Northeast Florida commercial hub airport that absorbs drive-to traffic from South Georgia including the Valdosta catchment, representing the larger alternative Valdosta positions itself against.

Emerging players

• Valdosta Flying Service: On-property FBO operating within Valdosta Regional Airport; offers overlapping general aviation fuel, flight training, and aircraft rental services and is closely tied to the airport's enterprise value.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/flyvaldosta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/valdosta-lowndes-county-airport-authority

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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