Property Listings Where Business Takes Flight FALCON FIELD AIRPORT 4800 E Falcon Dr | Mesa, Arizona 85215 | 480.644.2450 www.falconfieldairport.com Thank you for your interest in Falcon Field Airport! The information provided is subject to change; please contact the listed representative to verify information about a specific property. For more information about the Airport or City of Mesa, or to arrange a site tour, please contact Lynn Spencer at (480) 644-4276 or [email protected]. We will work to ensure an ideal fit for your business! Assets & Resources Falcon Field Airport, Mesa AZ • In the heart of Arizona, Falcon Field (FFZ) is one of the most active general aviation airports in the nation and is consistently ranked among the top 10 by the FAA. • Falcon Field serves as a general aviation reliever to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, the region’s two commercial air service hubs. Falcon Field is approximately 25 minutes’ drive to either facility. • Community support for aviation/aerospace. • Superior flying weather with 325+ days of sunshine annually. • Two runways of 5,100 and 3,800 feet can accommodate a wide variety of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters. • More than 700 aircraft are based at Falcon Field. • The airport averages approximately 225,000 operations annually. • On-airport businesses provide the following services to support aviation operations, manufacturing, or research and development activities: » Aircraft fueling » Aircraft sales and rentals » Aircraft charters » Aircraft management » Aircraft certifications » Component and engine sales, maintenance, repairs, overhauls, modifications and installation » Avionics installation, repairs and training » Experimental aircraft construction » Aircraft painting and detailing » Aircraft interiors and upholstery » Aircraft restorations and conversions » Aircraft auctions » Pilot ground school and flight training » Aerial photography and sightseeing flights » Hangars sales and leasing » Aeronautical building architecture & design » Rental cars • Multiple build-to-suit, on-airport parcels totaling more than 60 acres with runway/taxiway access are available for immediate development. • 63 acres are available for non-aeronautical development. • Existing office/hangar combination space in multiple sizes is available for immediate occupancy. • With helicopter amenities and nearby desert areas for practice maneuvers, Falcon Field is ideal for a variety of helicopter operations as well as manufacturing. • High-quality, well-maintained airfield and land-side infrastructure. 4800 E Falcon Dr | Mesa, Arizona 85215 | 480.644.2450 www.falconfieldairport.com Assets & Resources –continued Falcon Field Airport, Mesa AZ • Continuous Airport capital improvement program. • Consistently among the lowest aviation fuel prices in the Phoenix metropolitan area. • On-site fire station provides continuous traditional and aircraft rescue firefighting services. • Friendly, experienced airport staff provides solutions & ensures business expansion is smooth & successful. • Helpful FAA-staffed air traffic control tower ensures safe, efficient aircraft movement. • City of Mesa utilities throughout the airport include water, wastewater, solid waste and natural gas. Electric service from Salt River Project. • Fiber optic cable extends into the Airport. • Bustling Falcon Field Business District encompasses more than 7,000 acres. • Six industrial parks located throughout the district provide services and a customer base for on-airport businesses. • Luxury housing, schools, golf, shopping & restaurants nearby. • Abundant recreational opportunities nearby including: » Major-league baseball spring training. » Municipal parks with family-oriented events, facilities and fields. » Superstition Mountains feature miles trails for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. » Lakes and rivers offer a variety of water sports. » Year-round programming and events at the award-winning Mesa Arts Center. » Museums in Mesa and the metro area inspire fun family exploration. • Blocks from the Loop 202 freeway with convenient access to other metro area cities, including Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe. • Highly educated workforce to support aviation business needs. • Less than 30 minutes from Arizona State University (ASU) Tempe campus, ASU Polytechnic, East Valley Technical Institute (EVIT), & community colleges with aviation training programs. • Low Airport operating costs mean low overhead costs for business tenants. • Competitive rates for land, building and hangar leases. 4800 E Falcon Dr | Mesa, Arizona 85215 | 480.644.2450 www.falconfieldairport.com Taxes Falcon Field Airport, Mesa AZ Mesa, Arizona offers a competitive operating environment compared to other Southwest markets. Important Arizona Tax Information • Arizona has the 6th lowest unemployment insurance tax rate in the nation and the lowest amount in the U.S. for total wage base subject to unemployment tax ($7,000). • Arizona has one of the most aggressive additional depreciation schedules, resulting in reduced operating costs and a quicker path to profitability. • Arizona also exempts equipment used in manufacturing from sales tax. • Virtually all services are exempt from sales tax. • 100% of net operating loss may be carried forward for five years. Plus, the state DOES NOT levy the following taxes: • Corporate franchise tax. • Business inventory tax. • Income tax on dividends from out-of-state subsidiaries. • Worldwide unitary tax. Business Taxes Sales Tax* Corporate Unemployment Taxable Workers’ Comp Inventory Income Tax (% of payroll) Wage Base (per $100 payroll) 8.05%** 4.9% 0.8% $7,000 $1.49 No *2016 Sales tax breakdown: Mesa - 1.75%; County - 0.7%; State - 5.6% **The State sales tax rate fell to 5.6% from 6.6% on June 1, 2013, making Mesa’s overall sales tax rate 8.05% Personal Income Tax Rate Arizona personal income tax rates ranges from 2.88%-5%, compared to other Southwest markets, which range from 4.6% to 9.3%. Property Tax Breakdown Rates are per $100 assessed valuation. The assessed valuation for commercial property development is 18% of the actual value determined by the Maricopa County Assessor and 10% for residential. The rate is then multiplied by the assessed value to determine the tax. For example: Commercial property within the Mesa Public School District with a full cash value (FVC) of $100,000 would pay $1,555 annually in property tax. $100,000 FCV x .185 (assessment ratio) = $18,500 x $8.41/$100 - $1,555.85. 4800 E Falcon Dr | Mesa, Arizona 85215 | 480.644.2450 www.falconfieldairport.com Airport Businesses Falcon Field Airport, Mesa AZ Falcon Field Airport has over 100 businesses with over 1300 employees. Businesses specializing in aircraft assembly, aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul represent just a few of the many companies located on and around the airport. Some of the businesses in the Falcon Field District include: ITP Aero Lemac Aviation Heliponents Diversified Metal Fabrication Boeing Custom Connections of Arizona MD Helicopters Bob’s Pilot Shop DEA-General Aviation Arizona Aircraft Interior Design Precision Heli Support Marsh Aviation Canyon State Aero Nammo Talley Van Horn Engineering Orbital ATK Mid-Century Aviation Prime Turbines Aircraft Inspections Wiremasters Valley Avionics 4800 E Falcon Dr | Mesa, Arizona 85215 | 480.644.2450 www.falconfieldairport.com Business Incentives Falcon Field Airport, Mesa AZ For more information about available incentives and programs, visit http://mesaaz.gov/business/economic-development/ incentives-programs or contact Lynn Spencer, Economic Development Project Manager, City of Mesa Falcon Field Airport, 480- 644-4276 or [email protected]. State of Arizona Quality Jobs Tax Credit The Quality Jobs Tax Credit offers up to $9,000 of Arizona income or premium tax credits spread over a three-year period for each net new quality job. Contact: [email protected] Qualified Facility Program The Qualified Facility Program offers a refundable income tax credit equal eligible companies making a Capital Investment to establish or expand a Qualified Facilities. Contact: [email protected] Research & Development Tax Credit The R&D Tax Credit provides an Arizona income tax credit for increased research and development activities conducted in this state. Contact: [email protected] Sales Tax Exemptions for Manufacturing The Sales Tax Exemption for Machinery and Equipment is a sales tax exemption for various machinery or equipment. Contact: Christie Comanita (602) 716-6791 City of Mesa Mesa Foreign Trade Zone #211 Qualified businesses located in the Mesa Foreign Trade Zone or sub-zone may reduce or defer tariffs and duties, and are eligible for up to an 80% reduction in state real and personal property taxes. The Mesa FTZ is located at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. An FTZ Subzone can be designated in another Mesa location when a company is unable to operate effectively at the existing zone site. Private Activity Bonds Private Activity Bonds are securities issued by or on behalf of a local government to provide debt financing for projects used for the trade or business of a private user. Government Property Lease Excise Tax (GPLET) GPLET is a redevelopment tool used to initiate development by reducing a project’s operating costs by replacing the real property tax with an excise tax. 4800 E Falcon Dr | Mesa, Arizona 85215 | 480.644.2450 www.falconfieldairport.com Airport Hangar & Office Suite 4753 E. 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