Airport fees set to skyrocket in Collier County

January 12, 2011

Collier County is set to raise tie-down and overnight fees at three airports: Marco Island Executive Airport (MKY), Immokalee Regional Airport (IMM) and Everglades Airpark (X01).

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Shift of magnetic north pole affects Tampa International

January 6, 2011

The magnetic north pole has moved so much that Tampa International Airport (TPA) is renumbering its runways from 18/36 to 19/1.

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Key West International Airport to host open house

December 21, 2010

Key West International Airport (EYW) will hold its first open house in 21 years on February 5, 2011, from 9 am to 4 pm. Admission is free.
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USAF Thunderbirds to fly over Daytona 500

December 20, 2010

The US Air Force Thunderbirds will perform a flyover on February 20, 2011 at the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway, adjacent to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB).
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Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport runway extension underway

July 21, 2010

Runways 9/27 at Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport (TMB) in Miami are being lengthened to 6000 feet. The project is expected to be complete by late 2011.
The runway extension is part of a series of improvements being made at the airport.
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Embry-Riddle may get national aviation research center

July 18, 2010

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) in Daytona Beach held a conference last week that was attended by executives from major aviation and space companies including Boeing, Gulfstream, and Lockheed Martin, along with local business leaders, elected officials, and former FAA administrator Marion Blakey.
The event included a tour of the site of a proposed 90-acre aviation research [...]

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Charlotte County Airport renamed

July 16, 2010

Yesterday the Charlotte County Airport Authority voted 4-0 to change the airport’s name to Punta Gorda Airport, apparently because some people don’t know where Charlotte County is.
No word yet on what to do about people who don’t know where Punta Gorda is.
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Daily nonstop Gainesville-Miami flights coming this fall

July 15, 2010

American Eagle recently announced that it will begin offering daily nonstop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) as of October 1.
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Herlong Airport holds aviation camp for kids

July 14, 2010

Last weekend, Herlong Airport (HEG) in Jacksonville held a two-day summer camp for kids. The camp included sessions in a $120,000 full-motion flight simulator and a ride on the runway. The kids also got to visit the control tower at Craig Municipal Airport (CRG).
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Citrus County upgrades airports

July 14, 2010

Citrus County is in the process of upgrading its two airports. The runway at Inverness Airport (X40) is currently being lengthened from 3762 to 5000 feet to accommodate small jets. The airport is getting all-new lighting, an automated weather system (AWOS), a new terminal and a maintenance hangar.
Runway 9/27 at Crystal River Airport (CGC) is [...]

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