2024 Florida Airports Council Annual Conference
The 2024 Florida Airports Council Annual Conference took place from August 11th to the 14th in Aventura, Florida. The annual conference provides an opportunity of airports, and aviation businesses and consultants to receive updates and share information on issues related to aviation in Florida.
During the meeting:
- Senior Director of Development Kerry Keith was given an Honorary Lifetime Membership to FAC in recognition of his decades of service to the aviation industry and the numerous roles he has held in FAC, including Chairman from 2022-2023.
- Executive Director Chris Rozansky was elected to the FAC Board of Directors.
- Communications Manager Zachary Burch was elected Chair of the Noise Abatement and Community Affairs Committee.
- Deputy Director of Aviation Justin Lobb was elected as Vice Chair of the General Aviation.
- Committee Director of Operations Barry Brown was elected Vice Chair of the Facilities Committee.
About Naples Airport
Naples Airport is ideally located within minutes of downtown Naples, the Gulf of Mexico and I-75, connecting people to the Paradise Coast through an exceptional airport experience. The airport serviced 119,075 annual operations and more than 200,000 passengers last year, while being an engaged, responsive partner to the community. Home to corporate aviation, air charter, car rental, flight schools and critical public services such as fire/rescue, air ambulance services, mosquito control and the Collier County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. The airport also prides itself on being the hub of emergency staging during natural disasters, like hurricanes.
All funds used for the airport’s operation, maintenance and improvements are generated from activities at the airport or federal and state grants from aviation-related user fees. The airport receives no local tax dollars. The Florida Department of Transportation values the airport’s annual economic impact on the community at more than $781 million.
For more information or to subscribe to email updates from the airport, visit www.FlyNaples.com.