the economic impact of louis armstrong international airport prepared by timothy p ryan university new orleans may 2004 executive summary overall is a very important part area economy this especially true for city kenner and st charles parish where located serves as gateway to tourism industry one mainstays local only sector that has experienced any significant growth over past few years also means visiting business people travel from conduct most importantly however activities directly related generate hundreds millions dollars income in thousands jobs provides crucial services these are concentrated close physical proximity tax revenue because s location purpose