Thank you message from Naples Airport Authority with photos of Rita Cuddihy and Kerry C. Dustin, recognizing their contributions.

Naples Airport Authority Thanks Two Outgoing Commissioners 

This year, two members of the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) Board of Commissioners will conclude their terms of service: former chair Rita Cuddihy and former commissioner Kerry C. Dustin.   The NAA Board of Commissioners is composed of five citizen volunteers appointed by the Naples City Council to provide policy direction, oversight and long-range guidance for the airport. Both Rita and Kerry have contributed meaningfully through their committee roles, leadership and ongoing…

Welcome sign for the Noise Compatibility Committee with photos of Chuck Berkebile and Chris Auron, Naples Airport Authority logo, and "Please Fly Safe Fly Quiet" message.

Naples Airport Authority’s Noise Compatibility Committee elects chair and vice chair for 2025-26

The Naples Airport Authority’s Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC) during its November meeting elected Chris Auron as chair and Chuck Berkebile as vice chair for 2025-26.   A Naples resident since 2011, Auron is an accomplished pilot and holds the highest certification as an aircraft mechanic. His career has focused on innovative software development, most recently in health-related data analytics and artificial…

Runners, walkers pack runway at Naples Airport for 5K, 10K races 

More than 500 runners, walkers and aviation enthusiasts packed Runway 32 for the third annual Naples Airport Runway 5K and first-ever 10K race, which raised money to provide scholarships for local runners and future aviators.  Held Nov. 1, this year’s chip-timed race featured separate 5K and 10K events. All participants received specially designed T-shirts and custom aircraft race medals, and Gulf Coast Runners…

Aspiring entrepreneurs explore aviation careers at Naples Airport

Southwest Florida CEO program exposes teens to variety of industries, roles Eighteen high-achieving teens crisscrossed Naples Airport, soaking up knowledge about general aviation through a unique program that provides high school students with opportunities to explore a broad spectrum of industries.  For three consecutive mornings, Oct. 20-22, teens participating in the Southwest Florida CEO program…

2025 Quarter 3, Curfew Violators

Top 10 Curfew Violators

Below is a list of the top curfew violators at Naples Airport during the voluntary curfew period from July 2025 through September 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 RexAir 80 239-799-0214 304 Citation Point…

New flight paths for Naples Airport begin Oct. 2

New flight paths for Naples Airport begin Oct. 2

Steeper descent, new holding patterns to enhance safety, efficiency and reduce noise The FAA has approved new flight paths for Naples Airport that start Oct. 2 and are designed to enhance safety, increase efficiency and reduce noise.  Naples Airport contracted with FAA-authorized third-party evaluator Hughes Aerospace, which identified two primary flight modifications to help mitigate…

A digital display showing the Florida Airport Council's scheduled appointments in a conference room.

Three Naples Airport leaders elevated to statewide aviation positions 

The Florida Airports Council appointed a trio of Naples Airport representatives to statewide leadership positions for the 2025-26 term.  Chris Rozansky, executive director of Naples Airport, was selected as secretary for Florida Airport Council’s Executive Committee and continues to serve on the Board of Directors. Meanwhile, Justin Lobb, the airport’s deputy director of aviation, and…