Where Business Finds Its Bearings

Citrus County sits along the Cross Florida Barge Canal, with direct highway connections to U.S. 19 and U.S. 98. While not a deepwater port, the region provides barge potential, inland logistics, and flexible movement corridors for companies that need to move products efficiently.

Tampa, Orlando, Ocala, and Gainesville are all within a 60 to 90 minute drive. That puts your business in reach of over 6 million people, including workforce pipelines, suppliers, and customers throughout central Florida.

Citrus County is served by two county-owned general aviation airports that provide strong access for business travel, corporate aviation, and emerging aviation technologies. Having two airports strengthens local connectivity, shortens travel time for business leaders, and offers flexibility for flight operations, pilot training, and future aviation services. It also spreads activity across multiple facilities, supporting business aviation, recreational flying, and potential advanced air mobility operations without congestion.

Crystal River Airport includes a 4,555-foot paved runway and a 3,020-foot turf strip, supporting a wide range of general aviation uses with room for continued aviation growth. Inverness Airport features a 5,000-foot paved runway, full aviation services, and direct access to the Inverness Business Park, offering hangar sites and development opportunities connected to the region’s commercial and industrial corridors. Together, these airports enhance access to the region, support business recruitment and expansion, and strengthen Citrus County’s competitiveness as the aviation sector evolves.

Freight rail serves key industrial sites in Citrus County, including the Crystal River Energy Complex. U.S. highways connect directly to the state’s interstate network, offering easy movement of goods, equipment, and materials.