Larry Krauter, CEO of Spokane International Airport, leaving for new opportunities | News [Video]

SPOKANE, Wash. — The CEO of the Spokane International Airport announced Wednesday that he is leaving the area for a new career opportunity.

Larry Krauter has been working in his current position for 14 years. During that time, the airport has grown significantly. Last year alone, the airport saw a record 4.13 million travelers and received $15 million in federal funding to expand and build more gates.

Spokane Airport Board Chair Ezra Eckhardt said “Larry has been an incredible leader of the operation over the past 14 years, managing our airports successfully through eras of unprecedented challenge, growth, and expansion.  He has made a tremendous and lasting impact on our region.  The Airport Board will work on an immediate and long-term transition plan to identify a new CEO to continue the momentum and impacts of Spokane International Airport, Felts Field, and the Airport Business Park.”

According to Cincinnati Public Radio station WVXU,Krauter will start a new position as …