Florida’s Space Coast, named a Top 10 destination by Condé Nast Traveler,  offers an unforgettable blend of rocket launches, bioluminescent waters, world-class surfing, and 72 miles of pristine beaches teeming with wildlife.

• $2.95 Billion in Visitor Spending on the Space Coast in 2023

• 3 Million hotel nights in 2023

• 42 New hotels have opened or are planned to open, increasing inventory 25% since 2020

• 16 Homeported cruise ships at Port Canaveral in 2025

• 8 Million cruise passengers projected for 2025

Florida's Space Coast economy is thriving, driven by a dynamic mix of aerospace, technology, tourism, and innovation. With a strong workforce, a commitment to sustainability, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, the Space Coast is poised for continued expansion.

• 657,251 – Brevard County’s estimated population in 2024, up 8% since 2020.

• #8 – U-Haul ranked Brevard County/Palm Bay 8th in the U.S. (#2 in Florida) for most growth in 2024.

• 296,791 – Brevard County’s employment in 2024, up 4,586 from the prior year.

• $75,817 – The median household income in Brevard County in 2023.

• 5^th – Brevard County has the 5th most concentrated high-tech workforce in the U.S.

• Top 3 – Brevard County ranks among the Top 3 (of 360) U.S. metro areas for concentration of electrical engineers and technicians.

• #1– Brevard County has the largest employment of aerospace engineers in Florida and the Southeast U.S.

• 9^th – Brevard County ranked 9th by Milken Institute for best-performing large metros in economic growth in 2024 (#1 in Florida!).

• $3.1 Billion - MLB contributed $3.1billion in annual economic impact according to 2023 FDOT Study.

In 2023, MLB Airport completed a $72 million expansion and renovation project, adding 86,000 square feet to its state-of-the-art terminal, now equipped with new amenities to enhance the experience for both domestic and international travelers.

• 3 Runways:

- RWY 09R/27L: 10,181’ X 150’
- RWY 09L/27R: 6,000’ X 150’
- RWY 05/23: 3,001’ X 75’

• 9 Gates

• 83.4% Average Load Factor

• $.2061 Average Yield

• $223 Average One-Way Domestic Airfare ($64 higher than MCO)

• 100% of ground handling labor provided by Menzie, MLB’s in-house ground handler. MLB supplies the equipment required to handle narrow and wide-body aircraft.

• 67 World Class Tenants. On average 20,000 high-tech professionals are on MLB campus daily.