The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) is seeking applications to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC). Members will serve a four-year term ending March 31, 2029. Open positions include: The nine-member NCC monitors aircraft noise impacts, receives public input and makes recommendations about noise mitigation procedures for consideration by the NAA. NCC…
The list of the Naples Airport Authority’s top operators, committed to maintaining quieter skies for our community, is now available for the fourth quarter of 2024 on the updated Fly Safe Fly Quiet Leaderboard. Operators are evaluated each quarter on metrics, including their observance of voluntary curfew hours, arrival altitudes and fleet mix. For the…
Naples Airport Authority Launches New Mobile App for Submitting Noise Comments The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) has launched a new, free mobile app for residents that makes submitting noise comments about aircraft operations quick and convenient. The user-friendly app was developed in partnership with EnviroSuite. With the app, users can easily report noise events directly…
Airfield Lighting Rehabilitation & Electrical Vault Replacement A $25.4M major resiliency initiative to help protect critical airfield infrastructure from hurricanes and tropical storms while minimizing operational disruptions. The project includes installation of more than 1,000 elevated, watertight runway and taxiway lights designed to better withstand storm surge flooding, more than 140 new backlit signs, and…
New General Aviation License Plate Now Available for Pre-Order Exciting news for our general aviation community! The new “Support General Aviation” specialty license plate for Florida is now available for pre-order. This initiative, driven by local pilots and supported by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), offers a unique opportunity for aviation enthusiasts to…
November 21st Board Meeting Recap On November 21, 2024, the Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners conducted their monthly meeting. The meeting’s highlights are featured below: Recognizing Chair Ruppert as his term on the Board expires Swearing in of Commissioner John Crees to the board An update on Sustainable Aviation Fuel Receiving the Government Finance…
Community Engagement Highlights in November 2024 Naples Airport Authority continues to be actively involved in our community. Here are some recent and upcoming initiatives: Runway 5k On November 2, 2024, 500 runners hit the ground running along Runway 14/32 and Taxiways B&C! The participants had a rare chance to race down the runway, enjoying perfect…
2024 FAC Virtual Fun Challenge Run Is Now Open The Florida Airport Council’s (FAC’s) Virtual Fun Run Challenge event is a virtual team participation “race” open to all. Participants can encourage their colleagues to donate to move their team closer to the finish line. The team with the highest donated amount will be awarded the…
John Crees Appointed to Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners Richard “Rick” Ruppert completes four-year term The Naples City Council appointed John Crees to the Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners on Nov. 20, 2024. John Crees is a seasoned global finance executive and avid aviator. Born and raised in the English countryside, he has…
Naples Airport Authority awarded 19th consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting For the 19th consecutive year, the Naples Airport Authority (NAA) has received the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report…