Big Bear Airport is used as a base for aerial fire fighters during large fires.

The Airport supports aviation classes in the local high school, the new community trolley that started in October 2021, and Young Eagles.
The District will also provide a community room for people to meet at its updated terminal building for meetings and small functions.

Directly creates over 40 full time equivalent jobs within the Big Bear Area Yields over $2.3 million in labor income Over $5.8 million in total financial output generated by the Airport