Akron-Canton, in turn, has been the beneficiary of growth at Cleveland Hopkins, which is quickly running out of runway capacity. Its traffic and parking rates also have made Akron-Canton a viable alternative for regional air travelers. Akron Public Works Manager Paul Barnett and his crews keep the airport in top shape, pilots say. This airport never missed a beat,'' said Rick Briggs, a pilot and a partner in the new hangar project. He said pilots are starting to come from as far away as Lorain County to park their planes at Fulton.
City officials say the growth at Fulton is a good harbinger for the region's economy.