About Us
The 350-acre Central Ohio Aerospace and Technology Center (COATC) campus is a combination of the original 57 acres acquired from the Air Force as part of the privatization of the former Newark Air Force Base in 1996, The Base Campus, as well as 290 acres acquired in 2002 as part of a planned expansion, the South Campus. The property is managed and developed by the Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority.

Multi-Modal Transportation

The COATC is bordered by a state-owned rail line which is operated by the Ohio Central (part of the Genesee & Wyoming system) and includes two existing, active spurs accessible to COATC available sites.

Open access rail service is made possible by state ownership and the close proximity of trackage rights held by CSX and Norfolk Southern railroads.

The property is located off State Route 79 and is just five miles from Interstate 70 and three miles from four-lane State Route 16.

Port Columbus International Airport is 33 miles to the West and Rickenbacker Airport (a cargo-only facility) is 37 miles southwest.

Both Norfolk Southern and CSX are located in close proximity with intermodal container freight facilities. Indeed, both rail carriers are underway with multi-million dollar facility upgrades at their Columbus yards.

Executive jets can land at the Newark-Heath Airport located adjacent to the COATC Campus.

Ready-to-Go, Redundant Infrastructure

American Electric Power provides triple redundant 69kV electric power to the site with redundant substations and 39.5kV secondary service also available.

The Energy Cooperative's natural gas service is through an 8-inch high pressure main line on site along with an 8-inch service line.

Windstream has existing telecommunications service with nearby access to fiber optics. Embarq is adjacent to the campus to the South, offering opportunities for redundant telecommunications.

The City of Heath provides water and sewer services to the campus.

Quality of Work Life Amenities

On-site recreation facilities include the City of Heath Rec Center, picnic areas, and walking paths.

Various on-site meeting room space offers venues are present for everything from corporate retreats to training sessions.

Nearby food service, daycare, and varied retail facilities are accessible from the COATC campus.

Incentive Options

The site is located in the City of Heath's Community Reinvestment Area for a "hassle free" 15-year, 100% property tax exemption.

The Port Authority is equipped to participate in creative financing opportunities having undertaken over $40 million in bond financings since 2002.

The State of Ohio's aggressive approach to economic development means business can count on a partner in growing.

MORE INFO
Property - Available Sites & Buildings
Details on the available property at the COATC campus. The land is for sale or lease.

Fact Sheet [In PDF Format]
See our fact sheet.

The Base Campus
Home to operations of Fortune 500 companies, the COATC Base Campus is a knowledge base, employment base, and economic base for all of Central Ohio.

Port Authority
Learn more about the Port Authority, the fourth-largest Port Authority in Ohio.

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Last Modified: 10 December 2009