Laughlin Air Force Base Makes Major Economic Impact
Laughlin Air Force Base has some of the best-trained pilots in the world and also provides an important economic impact to Del Rio and the surrounding region.
According to the latest statistics, Laughlin has 2,800 military personnel on base along with 1,000 contract workers. The payroll related to Laughlin is nearly $125 million annually, and the base's economic impact for the 50-mile region that surrounds it is estimated at $260 million.
By the way, Laughlin AFB spans 4,500 acres and features 165 buildings and three runways. The dozens of aircraft on base are valued at $750 million.
