The Gordon River Greenway Park is a 140-acre ecological corridor that travels through the heart of Naples and around the northwestern edge of Naples Airport. The 2.5-mile, meandering trail is designed for passive recreational activities, like walking, biking, rollerblading, fishing or snacking under picnic shelters. While it’s a great place for light-to-moderate exercise, the Greenway also offers a spectacular venue…
In a recent article published by Naples Daily News, article report J. Kyle Foster examined the topic of relocating Naples Airport, noting that the idea has resurfaced every few years since 1971. In it, she answered the question, “Did the Naples Airport Authority ever finish that study on relocation?” → Click here to view the feature on the News-Press website, which requires a subscription. According to Foster’s article: The short answer is yes,…
Naples is truly a beautiful place to work and live! The region continues to draw national attention with record-setting real estate activity. The sale of a waterfront property for $225 million in April 2025 has underscored the strength of the local economy and the sustained appeal of Southwest Florida’s beautiful natural setting. As the Naples Daily News and News-Press recently reported in a special feature, it’s the most expensive home sale in…
The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) has hired Brad Fagan, an experienced communication leader and U.S. Navy veteran, as director of communications to plan and direct strategy for the organization’s community relations department. Fagan’s responsibilities include internal and external communications, community relations and outreach, internal and external branding, noise abatement initiatives and oversight of programs that maintain the Naples Airport…
Document recaps major milestones and achievements The Naples Airport Authority has released its 2025 Annual Report, noting significant achievements in environmental sustainability, noise abatement, fiscal accountability and other areas. As a self-sustaining entity, Naples Airport receives no local taxpayer support. It is primarily funded through fuel sales, hangar rentals and other related services. “2025 was a year of progress and refinement for Naples Airport,” said Chris…
A dozen operators earn praise for compliance with noise reduction initiatives The Naples Airport Authority released the names of 12 operators that topped its Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard during the fourth quarter of 2025. The quarterly leaderboard recognizes top operators that comply with Naples Airport’s initiatives designed to mitigate noise and improve the quality of life for those living…
Below is a list of the top curfew violators at Naples Airport during the voluntary curfew period from October 2025 through December 2025. Sharing this information is part of our ongoing commitment to the community to reduce aircraft noise to the greatest extent possible. Company Violations Phone Address 1 Naples Air Center 48 239-643-1717 230 Aviation Dr.…
Board meeting also featured first appearance of a new member and swearing in of a second new member The Naples Airport Authority’s Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 to award contracts to Curran Young Construction, Garland and Schenkel Schultz for Phase II of renovation work at the North Road Terminal. Phase I was recently completed and included exterior work to the North Road Terminal,…
The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) is pleased to welcome Michelle Arnold and Ralph Alberto as the newest members of its Board of Commissioners. Appointed by the Naples City Council, Michelle joined the Board in Nov. 2025, followed by Ralph in Dec. 2025. Both commissioners bring valuable experience, longstanding ties to Naples and a strong commitment to public service that will support the Authority’s mission of…
Florida foundation highlights airport’s transformative fuel initiative and fleet electrification The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) and its Fixed-Base Operator, Naples Aviation, were honored as a Recycling Champion by the Florida Recycling Partnership Foundation, a coalition of businesses and associations dedicated to improving Florida’s recycling rates while implementing initiatives to reduce waste and expand sustainability programs. The Foundation’s annual Recycling…