By Steve Miller, manager of the Marana Regional Airport | The Explorer
Marana’s proximity to the Tucson and Phoenix metropolitan areas makes it one of the better-positioned communities in the state. With Interstate 10, the Union Pacific Railroad and two airports within the town’s borders and planning area, Marana has become a hub for people wanting to live or do business in Southern Arizona.
The Marana Regional Airport is one reason the community has become so popular. Weekend pilots, CEOs, pro golfers and even Prince Harry have touched down over the past several months. There are more than 100,000 takeoffs and landings each year.
Several businesses operate from the airport as their year-round home. Many offer flight training for aspiring aviators and all are important in the town’s economic development plans.
