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 weather and close-up views of parked aircraft. A huge thanks to everyone who joined us for this unique race day as well as our partners from Gulfcoast Runners – you made it unforgettable! Proceeds from the race went to benefit the Naples Airport chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). We can’t wait to do it again next year!
CEO High School Program
This month 17 aspiring entrepreneurs from various high schools around Collier County visited the airport for 4 days to learn about how the airport impacts our local economy and businesses.
“A Christmas Story”
The Naples Airport is proud to support our community’s arts, and it’s a privilege to be a season sponsor of the Naples Players. We enjoyed attending another red carpet event, this time for “A Christmas Story”.
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.