Jet Aviation has broken ground at its new FBO and hangar facility at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF) in Florida.
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Picture of the Day: Doc readies for flight
Jonathan Toker submitted this photo and note: “One of just two flying B29s visited Camarillo Airport (KCMA) in California, for a few days in October 2024.”
ArkanSTOL suspends operations
The decision came about “due to evolving professional and personal responsibilities,” according to officials.
Tampa’s general aviation airports on path to recovery after Hurricane Milton
Operations quickly resumed at Tampa International Airport (KTPA) in Florida following a damage assessment and cleanup efforts after Hurricane Milton, but damage at the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority’s three general aviation airports — Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF), Tampa Executive Airport (KVDF) and Plant City Municipal Airport (KPCM) — is extensive enough that crews are still working to fully recover.
California airport association annual conference breaks records
This year’s event marked a milestone, being the highest-attended conference since its inception in 1997, with more than 170 attendees from across the state, according to officials with the Association of California Airports.
Picture of the Day: W99 from Above
Diana Layton submitted this photo and note: “Civil Air Patrol glider operations in the West Virginia Wing offer gorgeous sights all day long at Grant County Airport (W99) in Petersburg, West Virginia.”
The bottom line on airport finances
Some pilots share a misconception of airport finances. Comments run along the lines of “Why should I be charged for that? The government funds airports, doesn’t it?” Well, yes and no.
Work begins on new terminal for KWWR
The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, in collaboration with the City of Woodward, recently celebrated the groundbreaking for a new terminal at West Woodward Airport (KWWR).
One of the longest-serving airport managers in the United States slates retirement
Shafer has dedicated 45 years to the airport, with 43 of those years as airport manager. With only two airport managers in the airport’s 74-year history, Shafer is recognized as one of the longest-serving airport managers in the United States, according to airport officials.