Garmin is opening a new 75,000 square-foot aviation facility at Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA) in Arizona.
This new facility will house approximately 75 employees and be utilized for aircraft certification and flight testing.
Mesa was selected due to its favorable weather conditions, which are conducive to flight testing, and the airport's robust infrastructure, including multiple long runways.
The expansion represents Garmin's continued investment in infrastructure to support the growth and innovation of its aviation business, marking it as their third flight operation center in the U.S.
It property of two adjacent hangars providing approximately 75,000 square feet. Company officials said the space will be utilized for aircraft certification and flight testing by about 75 employees.
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