Frequently Asked Questions

ESTABLISHMENT

The City of Naples Airport Authority (NAA) was created by Florida Legislature at the request of the City of Naples in 1969, to function as a separate governmental entity. Since then, the NAA has been officially recognized as the airport sponsor, operator, and also as the airport proprietor.

The City of Naples, recognizing the benefits of the airport to the community, requested the creation of the Authority for the purpose of eliminating financial subsidies by city taxpayers while enhancing service to users and improving the community’s gateway image.

The Authority’s operates under a Strategic Plan with the primary goal of operating the airport in a safe and efficient manner.

GOVERNANCE

The Authority’s Board of Commissioners is composed of five members appointed for four-year terms by Naples City Council. Commissioners must be City of Naples residents. The Board is responsible for the governance of the Airport Authority and selects the Executive Director, who hires all other NAA staff.

The NAA currently employs more than 130 local full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees.

FINANCES

The NAA oversees an annual budget of more than $55 million and carries no debt.

Since the Authority’s formation, the Naples Airport has operated in the “black,” making it a model for efficient government financial management and accountability. All funds used for its operation and maintenance come from business-like activities on the airport such as fuel sales, hangar leasing, and car rental. Grants allocated from state and federal transportation funds are awarded for airfield improvements. No local taxes directly support the NAA.

The Authority’s budget is adopted annually by the Board of Commissioners, as required by Florida law. The Authority’s fiscal year runs from October 1 through September 30.

READ MORE ABOUT THE NAA HERE

The NAA cannot regulate aircraft in flight or dictate flight paths. All aspects of airspace and flight paths are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), not by individual airports. The FAA determines routes based on safety, efficiency, weather, air traffic control, and operational needs. The airport cannot restrict flights that are operated in accordance with FAA regulations.

The NAA can work with the FAA to recommend procedures that better address community concerns so long as they meet safety and operating requirements. Naples Airport completed a Part 150 Noise Study in 2024 and hired a flight procedures consultant using its own funds to implement new arrival procedures in October 2025. The new arrival procedures increase the altitude of arrivals by increasing their glidepath from 3 to 3.5 degrees. The NAA is still working to develop updated departure procedures.

A pdf of the NAA’s Just the facts… document can be found here.

The NAA cannot impose a mandatory curfew or fines for those that operate during the voluntary curfew. Federal law (the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990) prevents airports from imposing any restrictions unless approved by the FAA. Curfews and other restrictions that were in place before 1990 (e.g., John Wayne Airport, Orange County, Calif.) are grandfathered. The FAA has never approved a restriction.

Naples Airport can maintain a voluntary curfew as part of its Fly Safe Fly Quiet program. Pilots are encouraged to avoid operations between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. The program is aggressively promoted through signage, our website, postcards, etc. Voluntary curfew violators are contacted, and a report is published each month at www.flynaples.com. Compliance is currently 98.2%.

The NAA cannot restrict the total number of flights nor direct pilots to use alternate airports. In 2025, the airport had 125,926 takeoffs and landings. Runways at public airports are like public highways such as I-75 and US 41 and are required to remain open 24/7 in accordance with federal law. Aircraft operators choose Naples Airport because it’s nearest to the passenger/owner’s final destination.

The NAA can work with the FAA to manage traffic flow during peak periods through a process called metering, which limits the number of arrivals per hour to help ensure the safe and efficient movement of departures and other aircraft on the ground. Demand during peak periods, typically holidays and weekends throughout the winter season, often exceeds the airport’s capacity, and these traffic management techniques maintain aviation safety while helping to reduce noise impacts.

A recent analysis indicates the Naples Airports ultimate capacity ranges from 140,000-155,000 takeoffs and landings per year. Peak days are already at capacity with some aircraft choosing to use alternate airports in Southwest Florida.

The NAA cannot preclude flight schools or any other class of aircraft from using the airport that can safely operate within the airport’s 75,000 lbs. gross takeoff weight limit, as approved by the FAA based on the design of the airfield pavements.

In 2021, Naples Airport voluntarily implemented a Safety Management System (SMS). SMS is a formal, top-down, system-wide approach to managing safety risks. Unlike many traditional safety programs that focus on meeting basic standards, SMS is proactive, process-driven, and data-inspired. Two years later, more than 200 U.S. airports were mandated by the FAA to implement SMS, including Naples.

In 2025, Naples Aviation, the sole provider of fuel operated by the Naples Airport, achieved one of the highest safety milestones in the aviation industry: International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 2 certification from the International Business Aviation Council. This certification affirms that Naples Airport Authority has a mature Safety Management System, documented standard operating procedures, a robust training program, and top-notch facilities and equipment.

In 2019, the NAA built a new on-airport fire station to withstand hurricanes and flooding. It is equipped to respond to both on- and off-airport emergencies. The NAA partners with the City of Naples Fire Department to staff the facility 24/7, at no expense to taxpayers, at the NAA’s expense of more than $1.3 million per year.

Naples Airport received the Florida Airports Council’s J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award for its comprehensive wildlife management program, including a falconry service that routinely visits the airfield with trained hawks to deter birds away from the path of aircraft.

Last year, NAA completed several projects intended to enhance runway safety, such as installation of runway warning lights, perimeter service roads to remove vehicles from having to cross active runways and relocating a taxiway to reduce risk of a pilot inadvertently entering a runway.

Beginning in 2026, the NAA will replace the airfield lighting as a result of damage sustained during Hurricane Ian. The new lighting and equipment will be a water-resistant system raised further above ground level, ensuring it can stand up to future storm events due to the critical nature of the airport following a hurricane. NAA worked closely with the FAA during design, which will result in a new national standard for coastal airports subject to storm surge, helping airports across the U.S. to become more resilient.

The airport is also home to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Naples Fire-Rescue Department, U.S. Customs and Border Control, Collier County MedFlight and other organizations that provide critical public services throughout Southwest Florida.

Overall, activity increases between November and April. There is typically more activity on Thursdays, Sundays, and during holiday weekends.

While overall activity has grown only modestly, the Naples Airport has seen an increase in jet activity, particularly since 2020 (the COVID-19 pandemic).

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a worldwide increase in private air travel demand. This change in consumer patterns coupled with Naples’ demographics, high-end development, and the recovery struggles of commercial airlines, are driving the demand for private air travel for the foreseeable future.

Jet operations increased commensurate with economic recovery from the Great Recession until COVID dramatically changed travel patterns and many more residents and visitors came to Naples using private air travel, yet activity by the largest corporate aircraft has remained flat since at least 2000.  Additional information on local jet and economic trends can be found here.

The maximum capacity of the Naples Airport is dependent on numerous factors including fleet mix, airspace constraints, aircraft parking, air traffic control delays and demand.  Current projections estimate a maximum of 155,000 operations per year, which exceeds the 123,000 operations that occurred in 2024.  Additional information on local jet and economic trends can be found here.

In FY23 (October 2022 to September 2023) the airport served well over 200,000 passengers arriving at or departing from Naples, recent passenger surveys have shown that over 80% of jet passengers either live in Collier County or were coming to purchase property.

Note that the airport receives passenger details only on customs flights, so this estimate is based on those numbers along with concessions made to account for pilots and ferry flights.

In calendar year 2023, the Naples Airport had less than half of the 2021 jet traffic of RSW. Below is a chart comparing operations at Naples, Southwest Florida International, and Page Field Airports.

*Calendar year 2021data was the latest information available for RSW.

Additionally, the jets operating at RSW are considerably larger than any aircraft operating at the Naples Airport. The Naples Airport maintains a 75,000-pound weight limit, with aircraft that average 9 seats each while those at RSW average 150 seats per aircraft.

No, federal law assures the availability of a national system of safe, properly-maintained airports. Simply put, an airport is prohibited from taking any discriminatory action against specific aircraft or operators.

Naples Airport does have a 75,000-pound weight limit due to the limitations of our runways, so aircraft heavier than that are restricted from landing here.

Aircraft exceeding 75,000 pounds maximum gross weight are prohibited from operating at APF due to the weight limitations of our runways. NAA is legally obligated to reasonably accommodate any aircraft operator who can safely use the airport within that weight limit.

Rare exceptions to the weight limit may apply, such as aircraft operated by federal or state government, law enforcement, or emergency services.

According to federal law, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) maintains exclusive authority over all matters of airspace.  Any changes to aircraft altitudes, flight paths, runway use, or hours of operations require approval by the FAA.  Neither the NAA nor the City of Naples can enact any changes or restrictions without prior FAA approval.

Regardless of whether the NAA accepts grants, the airport is still subject to federal laws and regulations designed to protect air travel, including the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA). These laws and regulations explicitly prohibit an airport or local government from enacting restrictions without FAA approval regardless of any grant acceptances. The FAA has never approved an access restriction.

In 2022, East Hampton Airport (NY) reached the end of their FAA grant assurances. Despite this, the Town of East Hampton has lost numerous legal challenges to their attempts to privatize the airport and enact restrictions. To date, all of their attempts to restrict airport operations have been deemed illegal in court so the airport continues operations without restrictions.

Blue Ash Airport, Reid-Hillview Airport, Richards-Gebaur Airport, Santa Monica Airport, and St. Claire Regional Airport have also declined federal funding. These airports did so as part of a long-term effort to close the airport entirely, and the process often did not result in the desired outcome. Read more here.

Without grants, the Naples Airport would exhaust its reserves within five years, based on the current capital projects plan.

No, the NAA does not receive any local tax funds and is financially self-sustaining by generating revenue primarily through hangar rents and fuel sales. The Florida Legislature created the Naples Airport Authority in 1969 at the request of the City of Naples because the airport was unprofitable – the City was using taxpayer monies to fund the airport. The City then leased the Naples Airport to the NAA for 99 years for a rent of $1 per year, eliminating the financial burden on the City and its residents. Since 1969, the airport has received no funds from the city, directly or indirectly.

The Naples Airport does receive occasional grants from state and/or federal government for safety and environmental improvements, however those grants are primarily funded through a system of aviation user fees collected through taxes on fuel, airfare, etc.

In fact, the NAA paid for the construction of City Fire Station #3 and continues to pay for the equipment, salary, and benefits of the firefighters that serve both the airport and surrounding community at a cost of nearly $1 million annually. The NAA also provides land and maintenance for portions of the Greenway at no expense to the City.

Additionally, in 2022 the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) estimated that the airport has a $781 million economic impact on the local economy. This further underscores the importance of the airport to the area’s tourism and real estate based economy.

No, pricing has not affected activities at NAA. In 2022, the industry saw fuel prices rise sharply as macroeconomic factors increased the price of oil, and it did not affect jet activity at Naples Airport. Fuel and other service prices at the airport are often higher than other local airports. For example, the Naples Airport’s ramp fee for a large jet (e.g., Gulfstream) is $1,250 nightly, whereas at Immokalee Airport, the fee is only $75. Despite this difference, large jets almost universally choose Naples Airport due to its proximity to homes and businesses.

Some people ask if jets park overnight at NAA because it’s cheaper than driving to Miami. No, those who fly on private aircraft land here because it’s nearest to their destination.  However, aircraft operators dropping off or picking up passengers may subsequently fly to Miami for their next customer.

Conversely, operators of small general aviation aircraft, such as the Cessna 172, are typically more price sensitive and may fly to other nearby airports for less expensive fuel and/or for pleasure.

Federal regulations require a public airport to charge prices that are “fair and reasonable” with an emphasis on recovering the operating and capital expenses of the airport.

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In addition to the more than $10 million invested in noise abatement efforts since 2000, the NAA has adopted the following measures and efforts to address the community’s concern with aircraft noise:

• Voluntary flying curfews from 10 PM to 7 AM (federal law prohibits a mandatory curfew). Incentives are offered for pilots to change their travel plans outside of Quiet Hours.
• Ban on Stage 1 and Stage 2 jet aircraft, which are the oldest and noisiest types of jet aircraft.
• Redirection of approaching and departing aircraft over commercial areas to reduce aviation noise over heavily populated residential developments.
• Preferred routes for arriving and departing helicopters over major roadways, away from residential areas.
• Departure turn headings to route northbound aircraft traffic over industrial areas and away from residential areas.
• Engine maintenance run-ups are prohibited from 10 PM until 7 AM. Daytime run-ups are restricted to the center of the airport to reduce noise in the residential areas closest to the airport.
• Noise Abatement Hotline (239-643-1879) and Noise Comment Form to report excessive airport noise.
• Letters mailed monthly to all operators flying during the voluntary curfew, reiterating the importance of flying as quietly as possible and observing the curfew. NAA staff calls those who operate during the Quiet Hours to remind them of the voluntary curfew.
• The Noise Compatibility Committee, which holds regular meetings that open to the public. Meeting notices are published on our website and officially posted in the General Aviation Terminal.
• Submitted a nearly $2-million Part 150 Noise Study (the NAA’s 4^th such effort). It’s a voluntary but federally regulated process for determining noise impacts and evaluating possible mitigation techniques.
• Monthly posting of names and contact information for those who flew during Quiet Hours on NAA’s home page flynaples.com
• Live flight tracking available to the public for help in determining information about aircraft overflights.
• To increase curfew awareness, Quiet Hours information is included in leasing and badging documents for all airport tenants and users.
• The Fly Safe Fly Quiet program and curfew information is published throughout the airport and on the NAA’s web site.
• Created an Enhanced Fly Safe Fly Quiet Program to recognize the most noise conscious operators.

For more information on Noise Abatement at the Naples Airport, please contact Update contact to Jessica Fletcher, Noise Abatement Specialist, at (239) 643-0733 or email at jfletcher@flynaples.com.

FAA regulations prevent the airport from instituting a mandatory curfew. However, the NAA has made concerted efforts to establish and actively promote a voluntary “Quiet Hours” curfew program to deter pilots from flying between 10 PM and 7 AM.

Currently, the airport has over 98% compliance with the curfew, including a 22% year-over-year decrease in 2023, and continually looks for additional ways to improve that number.

The NAA does not direct aviation activities, and the air traffic controllers are employed through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA has the sole authority in determining where aircraft will fly and how the airport operates. These decisions are made solely on standard air traffic control procedures. Noise complaints are not considered by the FAA when making these decisions.

However, aircraft noise and flight activity complaints are used in conjunction with flight tracking data to determine compliance with noise abatement procedures, corroborate specific events, or identify possible trends. NAA’s Noise Abatement staff can answer questions, provide data, and help residents understand aircraft operations.

It is important to know that aircraft noise complaints alone cannot change how the airport operates. Where aircraft fly, as well as their associated noise levels, depends on factors such as wind and weather, the number of arrivals and departures, the time of day, construction activity on airport grounds, and other conditions, all of which play a part in how an airport safely operates at any given time.

Airport staff is currently working on further outreach to aircraft owners about the importance of following the Quiet Hours curfew and the impact that nighttime flying has on the community.

The airport contacts aircraft operators that violate the curfew to explain the importance of abiding by the curfew.

Letters are mailed to all operators flying during the voluntary curfew to reiterate the importance of flying as quietly as possible and observing the curfew.  Staff also calls every curfew operator with contact information.

The NAA has also established a Fly Safe Fly Quiet campaign, which includes efforts such as:

• Signage and flyers that communicate the importance of curfew compliance and other noise mitigation strategies.
• Pilot incentives to adjust arrival or departure times
• Posting of names and contact information for the top curfew violators at the top of the NAA’s home page.
• Curfew information included in leasing and badging documents for airport tenants and users.
• New landing pages for Wi-Fi and flight planning computer that direct users straight to information about the Fly Safe Fly Quiet program and curfew information.

The Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC) was formed in 1997 to help the airport maintain its rigorous Noise Abatement Program, represent the community, and make recommendations regarding noise mitigation and abatement.

The NCC is made up of 9 citizen volunteers representing different geographic and stakeholder groups around the airport.  Additional information about the NCC, including contact information, can be found here.

The NAA has recently enhanced its Fly Safe Fly Quiet program to include a Top Operator Leaderboard, which rewards curfew compliance, aircraft altitudes on landing and the most modern/quietest fleet and will be publicized quarterly.

Yes, in 2023 the NAA, along with the City of Naples, attempted to lobby Congress to adopt three changes to the FAA Reauthorization Bill that would have helped mitigate aircraft noise impacts.

1. Allow the airport to levy charges on nighttime activity to promote compliance with the voluntary curfew between 10PM and 7AM.
2. Allow the airport to limit the number of hourly arrivals.
3. Allow the airport to ban stage 3 jets, the oldest and noisiest jets remining in the fleet today.

Unfortunately, despite numerous meetings and multiple trips to Washington, D.C., these efforts were unsuccessful.  However, the NAA remains committed to seeking changes to federal law that will allow the airport to make sensible changes to improve noise mitigation.

Regardless of whether the NAA accepts grants, the airport is still subject to federal laws and regulations designed to protect air travel, including the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990.  These laws and regulations explicitly prohibit an airport or local government from enacting restrictions without FAA approval regardless of any grant acceptances.  The FAA has never approved an access restriction.

The NAA last accepted a grant from the FAA in 2023 to construct runway drainage improvements, and during the past 20 years has received $51.9 million in federal and state grants. Those federal and state grant assurances extend through 2043. Grant assurances pertaining to airport revenue use, exclusive rights, and civil rights remain in perpetuity – beyond the end of the 20-year period.

Additionally, when federal grant funds are used to purchase land, as the NAA has previously done, grant assurances apply so long as the airport remains in operation.

For example, East Hampton Airport (NY) reached the end of their FAA grant assurances in 2020. Despite this, the Town of East Hampton has lost numerous legal challenges in their attempts to privatize the airport and enact restrictions. To date, each of their attempts to restrict airport operations has been deemed illegal in court, so that airport continues to operate today without restrictions.

Other airports which have also declined federal funding include Blue Ash Airport, Reid-Hillview Airport, Richards-Gebaur Airport, Santa Monica Airport, and St. Claire Regional Airport. They did so as part of a long-term effort to close the airport entirely, and the process often did not result in the desired outcome. Read more here.

Recent domestic and international studies have examined the potential relationships between long-term environmental noise exposure and negative health effects, including those specific to transportation noise from road, rail, and aviation sources.

Among these studies are ongoing research led by Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania, funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through its ASCENT Center of Excellence, that are investigating potential relationships between aviation noise exposure and health impacts. Findings to date from areas surrounding the 90 U.S. airports with the most passenger enplanements indicate long-term exposure to aviation noise:

• May be linked to increased risks of developing hypertension (high blood pressure) and adiposity (obesity);
• May be associated with increased odds of insufficient sleep and reduced time spent in deep sleep; and
• Has not been linked to increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) or mortality resulting from CVD.

However, researchers have emphasized that current studies are limited, and further research is needed to establish these relationships across broader populations.

Internationally, the World Health Organization (WHO) Europe has identified similar relationships between long-term aircraft noise exposure and health outcomes. However, consistent with the FAA, the WHO has acknowledged that current evidence is limited, and additional research will have a large impact on informing future findings.

The FAA maintains authority over setting national noise policy, including consideration of health impacts based on the latest scientific data. As part of that authority, the FAA funds a broad portfolio of research that is investigating aviation noise and health impacts through programs such as ASCENT and the National Sleep Study (NSS), with the findings from this research expected to inform potential future changes to FAA noise policy.

The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) does not have jurisdiction over how the FAA sets noise policy. However, the NAA continues to monitor the latest research and encourages the FAA to complete its ongoing health research efforts. Furthermore, the NAA submitted comments to the FAA in support of its efforts to update its noise policy through the Noise Policy Review (NPR) and encourages the FAA to incorporate the latest scientific findings into future policy changes.

A Part 150 Airport Noise Study, is a voluntary process that an airport can undertake to evaluate opportunities to mitigate noise impacts to the surrounding community. It provides a federally regulated process for airport operators, pilots, neighboring communities, and the FAA to evaluate opportunities to address community concerns regarding aircraft noise while preserving safety and the operational capabilities of the airport.

The Part 150 study is completed in two phases: development of Noise Exposure Maps (NEMs) and preparation of a Noise Compatibility Program (NCP).

Most importantly, the Part 150 Noise Study process provides the NAA with the opportunity to be an advocate for the community in addressing aircraft noise issues under the control of the FAA.

Additional information about the Part 150 Noise Study can be found here.

The Part 150 process will evaluate a number of potential operations recommendations that require FAA approval, including changes to flight paths, altitudes, arrival and departure procedures and more. Additionally, land use and programmatic recommendations will also be evaluated and submitted to the FAA.

While the FAA only approves recommendations in the NCP that would reduce noise impacts to noncompatible land uses, voluntary measures identified during the study may also be recommended for implementation or be investigated independently by the NAA and other key stakeholder groups.

However, because these voluntary measures are not recognized by the FAA as part of the Part 150 Noise Study process, they can be encouraged and promoted, but not enforced. Their success is ultimately dependent on cooperation of the aircraft operators.

Any restrictions on aircraft activity, as defined by the FAA, that result from the Part 150 process must go through a Part 161 Process to be enforced.

(See https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/chapter-I/subchapter-I/part-161)

This is the fourth Part 150 Noise Study Update for the Naples Airport.

The first Noise Study was completed in 1987 and approved by the FAA in 1989.

The most recently approved study, prior to the one currently underway, was completed in 1997. The approved 1997 NCP included six operational measures, four land use measures, and five program measures for improving compatibility.

An update was initiated in 2010, but the study findings determined that there was no basis for modifying the 1997 NCP, as no new measures were identified that would offer improved noise compatibility.

The current study began in early 2020 and was submitted to the FAA in June 2023.

The major stakeholders of the airport that provided input for the Part 150 Noise Study include the NAA, the FAA, elected officials, pilots, and residents.

NAPLES AIRPORT AUTHORITY

The NAA is the sponsor of this Part 150 Noise Study and is responsible for planning and assisting with the implementation of actions designed to reduce the effect of noise on residents of the surrounding area. Such actions, if approved by the FAA, may include noise abatement procedures, sound insulation, and other measures that do not discriminate among aircraft operators, create an unsafe situation, impede the management of the air system, or interfere with interstate or foreign commerce.

Any operational procedure recommended by NAA must first be approved by the FAA. To be approved, a measure must demonstrate that it provides a noise benefit for non-compatible land uses, while not impacting safety.

FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION

The FAA has the primary role to ensure safe and efficient use of the National Airspace System. FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) is responsible for the movement of aircraft on the airfield and in the air, and the FAA has the sole authority to implement noise abatement operational procedures.

Any noise abatement procedures considered by the FAA must be consistent with air safety and all legal requirements and demonstrate a reduction in noise for non-compatible uses. The FAA makes the final determination on any new procedures resulting from a Part 150 Noise Study.

ELECTED OFFICIALS

Local elected officials (Collier County and the City of Naples) have the responsibility to provide for land use planning, zoning, and housing regulations that limit land use near airports to those compatible with airport operations.

PILOTS

In both commercial and general aviation, the pilot has the ultimate responsibility for the safe operation of their aircraft. Although ATC assigns the flight track and altitude, the pilot still maintains the authority to make the final judgment due to safety. In general, it is up to the pilot to adhere to noise abatement procedures.

RESIDENTS

The residents in areas surrounding an airport and throughout the City of Naples and Collier County are asked to attend meetings, provide input regarding noise concerns, and strive to understand actions that can and cannot be taken to minimize the effects of aircraft noise.

Several noise abatement recommendations were identified as a result of the Part 150 Study.  Since all flight procedures must be approved by the FAA, the NAA has hired two outside firms to proactively design these procedures for submission to the FAA for approval.  By hiring these outside firms, at a cost of over $2 million, the NAA will likely reduce the time for design and approval by several years, compared to waiting for the FAA to design them.

In 2022, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) determined that the Naples Airport has a $781 million annual positive economic impact on the community. A 44% increase since the previous study conducted by FDOT in 2019.

The NAA pays the City of Naples for utility, police and fire fighting services and has also built, equipped, and maintained City Fire Station #3 at a benefit to the city of more than $1 million per year, as well as several stormwater and environmental facilities. It also builds and maintains internal roadways and utilities, and has constructed many of the external roadway improvements, including horticultural beautification and bicycle paths.  All of this is paid for by airport user fees, and without the use of any local tax dollars.

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Our commitment is, and has always been, to minimize the adverse impacts of aircraft noise on the community to the extent feasible.

Multiple outside studies have also shown that over 80% of our passengers are local residents, meaning that the success of the airport largely relies on the attractiveness and livability of the community as a whole.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the Naples Airport contributes just 0.6% of overall emissions in Collier County.

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Small piston-engine aircraft do use 100 low-lead fuel, also known as avgas. This type of fuel makes up approximately 2% of fuel sales at the Naples Airport. Beginning in June 2023, Naples Airport began offering UL94 (94 octane unleaded fuel) for piston-engine aircraft, as an environmentally cleaner alternative to traditional aviation gasoline.  The NAA also subsidizes the cost of the UL94 for tenants so that cost will not be a prohibitive issue for pilots.

The FAA along with the aviation and fueling industries are committed to finding an unleaded replacement for avgas by 2030 or sooner. As a member of the EAGLE (Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions) Initiative the NAA is working with counterparts from across the country to develop an alternative that will be safe for all piston aircraft, however a federal ban on the sale of avgas before a viable alternative is developed would have drastic economic and safety ramifications for communities across Florida and the US. Additional information on the EAGLE Initiative may be found here.

The Naples Airport is proud of the number of public services that are based at the airport, including:

• City of Naples Fire Station #3
• Collier Mosquito Control District
• Collier County Sheriff’s Office SWAT and Aviation Teams
• Collier EMS MedFlight
• Angel Flight Southeast
• Civil Air Patrol, a US Air Force auxiliary
• Humane Society of Collier County

Each of these agencies provide critical services when the community needs them most.

The Naples Airport was the recipient of the 2015 J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award for its water-management system upgrade to remove an open water canal and create a water-management pond on airport property. This work improves the quality of water by treating runoff from the industrial park before it leaves airport property and removes a major wildlife attractant from the immediate airside area.

The Naples Airport also received the 2022 J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award for its Comprehensive Wildlife Management Program, aimed at increasing safety for both aircraft and wildlife around the airport.

The NAA is also a proud partner of the Gordon River Greenway, and has developed 2 miles of trails, boardwalks, and bridges on airport property. The Greenway is dog-friendly and contains fishing and look-out piers, a kayak/canoe launch with storage rack, bike racks, restrooms with water fountains, a playground with a treehouse, and picnic pavilions.  The NAA continues to maintain the Greenway and pathways at no cost to City or County residents.

The airport also provides an observation deck that is open to the public, with a small exercise area as well as a pavilion situated to watch aircraft arrivals and departures, with Air Traffic Control communications broadcast through a speaker.

In November 2023, the NAA Board of Commissioners approved a feasibility study to evaluate the potential relocation of the Naples Airport, including identifying possible sites, estimating preliminary costs, and outlining key considerations. A Community Sentiment Survey conducted in the spring of 2025 also polled registered voters in the City of Naples and Collier County regarding the airport’s future. Although the study identified four potential relocation sites, survey results showed that 63.1% of Naples residents and 60.8% of others in Collier County prefer the airport to remain at its current location. When respondents were provided additional context — such as distance to alternative sites, projected costs and anticipated timelines — support for keeping the airport in place increased to more than 70% among both groups.

The Airport Relocation Study concluded last year (2025) and was found to be financially unfeasible and lacking support from Collier County. To learn more about this initiative, please visit here.

Both the NAA and City of Naples have conducted numerous tests on homes and businesses throughout the community as well as conducting soil and ground water tests on and around airport property.

Tests in 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2023 all confirmed that the absence of lead or other substances consistent with aviation exhaust on any of the samples collected.  In 2024, the NAA also conducted air and ground water sampling tests, which indicated that none of the samples contained lead levels above the EPA-established residential or commercial exposure limits.

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Naples Airport Authority representatives are available to speak with the community to educate and inform the public about Naples Airport. To learn more or to schedule a presentation for your group visit Airport – Speakers Bureau

For general questions of comments residents and the public can contact the airport at 239-643-0733 or NAA@flynaples.com.

The Noise Abatement Hotline was created to enable community residents to call and leave a report about aircraft related noise events. Upon receipt of a report, airport staff will initiate an investigation into the event and provide a response (if requested).

NOISE ABATEMENT HOTLINE:

(239) 643-1879

NOISE COMMENT FORM:

www.planenoise.com/kapf.

SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS:

https://www.flynaples.com/ (scroll to the bottom of the page)

READ THE NAA COMMUNITY BLOG:

https://www.flynaples.com/category/news/blog-community/

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Presentations to groups and organizations are also available. Contact Brad Fagan to set up a presentation: 239-643-0733 or bfagan@flynaples.com.

Prospective residents are encouraged to visit their property of interest several times during peak seasonal activity (between January – April on Thursdays, Sundays, and during holiday weekends). It’s the best way to determine the aircraft noise and flight paths associated with that location.

The maps below show heat maps of the jet arrivals and departures at Naples Airport in 2021.

Jet Arrivals

Jet Departures

Additionally, the NAA invites current and prospective residents to inquire about aircraft operations and meet with airport staff before making a home purchasing decision.

Contact the NAA Communications Office at 239-643-0733 for more information.

The NAA purchased two portable noise monitors in 2023 which are placed on private and commercial properties for one-week periods throughout the community. These devices collect and record noise data from both aircraft and community sources (vehicle, lawnmower, etc.). If you would like to place a monitor at your home or business for up to seven days, please contact Jessica Fletcher, Noise Abatement Specialist, at (239) 643-0733 or email at jfletcher@flynaples.com.

As the airport plans for the future, detailed feedback from airport users, neighbors and the broader community is essential. The airport’s strategic plan lists being an engaged community partner as a top goal.

More details regarding the survey can be found here.

American Pulse is an independent research and polling firm contracted to implement the survey. In 2024, 98% of its polls fell within the margin of error, affirming the company’s reliability and precision. Lead researcher and managing partner Dustin Olson is a former White House staffer under President George W. Bush who also served as presidential appointee atthe U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The survey has a 2.6% margin of error, with a 95% confidence level. Nearly 72% of the completed surveys were conducted by live telephone interviews, with the remainder via a text-to-Web response. Using both methods helped increase participation, reduce costs and increase accuracy.

More than 1,400 registered voters in the City of Naples and the rest of Collier County participated via random selection. The City of Naples was oversampled to collect twice as many responses from city residents as would typically be included in a countywide survey of this size. This method provided a statistically significant comparison between the city and the rest of the county.

The 37-question survey asked respondents’ attitudes towards the airport and its effect on quality of life, the economy, a possible relocation and public services, among other topics. Copies of the survey questionnaire can be found here. Survey results were presented at the April 17 meeting of the Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners can be found here.

The Naples Airport Authority’s Board Members requested a scientific community survey to help guide discussions with American Airlines, which submitted a letter of intent in May 2026 expressing a desire to offer daily flights at Naples Airport. FAA rules require public-use airports to negotiate in good faith with potential users. Survey results will gauge public sentiment about offering commercial flights at Naples Airport.

In its letter of intent to Naples Airport, American Airlines proposed up to three flights daily. The service would be offered by PSA Airlines, a subsidiary operated by American, using 65-seat Bombardier CRJ-700 regional jets that operate under Naples Airport’s maximum takeoff weight of 75,000 pounds. All flight operations would be scheduled in compliance with Naples Airport’s voluntary curfew of 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.

Naples Airport commissioned American Pulse Research & Polling to develop and conduct the Commercial Airline Survey. American Pulse is the same company that conducted Naples Airport’s Community Sentiment Survey in 2025. American Pulse is nationally recognized for accuracy, having achieved a 97% accuracy rate in 2024 with 98% of its survey results falling within the margin of error. American Pulse, which was founded in 2020 and based in Virginia, is credited with pioneering the “Gold Standard” precision multimodal.

American Pulse surveyed 633 registered voters living within the City of Naples as well as other regions of Collier County. Among respondents, 203 live within the City of Naples. American Pulse oversampled City of Naples residents living near Naples Airport. Members of the media, elected officials and airport employees, as well as their families, were not allowed to complete the survey.

American Pulse collected responses via live telephone interviews and text surveys. Respondents were only allowed to complete the survey once.

American Pulse conducted surveys between May 27 and June 1, 2026.

One significant prompt – “If the Naples Airport were to reinstate daily commercial airline service to a major hub, would you view this…” — found 80.3% of respondents viewed this is favorable. Below is the breakdown of responses:

• Very favorably: 54.4%
• Somewhat favorably: 25.9%
• Somewhat unfavorably: 5.7%
• Very unfavorably: 7.9%
• Not sure/Don’t know: 6.1%

One survey question was specific to American Airlines: “The Naples Airport received a letter of intent from American Airlines to provide daily flights, starting December 2026. How likely would you be to consider this travel option?”  Three in four respondents expressed they were likely to use this service. Below is the breakdown of responses:

• Very likely: 50.3%
• Somewhat likely: 24.7%
• Somewhat unlikely: 7.4%:
• Very unlikely: 12.6%
• Not sure/Don’t know: 5.1%

American Pulse is known nationally for reliability and accuracy. The scientific survey, which included an oversampling of registered voters living within the City of Naples, had a +/- margin of error of 3.9% at a 95% confidence interval. To further ensure respondents were reflective of the community at large, the survey included additional demographic questions, including gender, age, political party, education level, race/ethnicity and household income.

Results are posted here.