The transport of passengers and goods is of fundamental importance for both economic and social activities. Every movement in fact has a purpose, an origin, a potential set of intermediate places, a destination and a nature linked to geographical attributes._x000D_
The economic importance of airports, defined as strategic infrastructure, is widely recognized in the literature. They play an important role in the economy of the territories, as they are suppliers of a means of rapid connection capable of generating significant economic activities._x000D_
Methodologically, initially the article analyzes the literature on geography and economy of transport, highlighting the benefits that airport infrastructure can bring to the area. Subsequently, the analysis focuses on the issue of accessibility and the impact of the airport on the territory and local communities, highlighting the critical factors of its environmental sustainability_x000D_

Federico de Andreis, Federico Maria Sottoriva
Università Giustino Fortunato

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ID Abstract: 181