LAKELAND, Fla. - Starting October 13, Lakeland Linder International Airport will begin charging $9 per day for parking, although the first four hours will be free.

The airport will provide a grass overflow lot that will be free of charge.

The airport's director, Kris Hallstrand, states that the regional average in Central Florida is $20 per day, and the fees will help cover costs and future infrastructure needs.

"Nine dollars helps us cover some of our law enforcement and fire protection costs that we incur due to airline operations, so it's just a way to cover our costs and provide this service to the community," said Hallstrand.

By the numbers:

In 2019, the airport had a $547 million economic impact. Today, it has an economic impact of more than $1.5 billion.

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