Naples, FL- December 12, 2024 – Several significant projects designed to enhance safety and efficiency are now completed at the Naples Airport Authority (NAA). These improvements focus on runway safety areas, taxiway safety, and reducing the risk of runway incursions, which further aligns the airport with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) safety standards.
Key projects include:
- Runway 05 & 23 Perimeter Road Relocation
The relocation of the existing perimeter road at the approach end of Runway 23 reduced safety risks by moving the road out of the Runway Safety Areas (RSA). The addition of a new perimeter road at the approach end of Runway 5 virtually eliminated the need for airport vehicles to cross active runways, further reducing safety risks, and streamlining airport operations. - Taxiway A-3 Relocation
The relocation of Taxiway A-3 A provided a critical safety measure by eliminating direct access to the primary runway, reducing the potential for runway incursions and ensuring compliance with FAA design standards. - Taxiway A and B Safety Improvements
Enhancements at the intersection of Taxiways A and B include new runway guard lights and updated pavement geometry, which addressed an FAA-designated “Hot Spot” and improves pilot awareness and operational safety.
“These projects reflect our ongoing commitment to safety,” said Christopher Rozansky, Executive Director of the Naples Airport Authority. “By upgrading infrastructure and aligning with FAA guidelines, we’re ensuring that Naples Municipal Airport remains safe, efficient, and reliable for aviation.”
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 over 123,000 annual operations in the last fiscal year, while being an engaged, responsive partner to the community. Home to corporate aviation, air charter operators, car rental agencies, flight schools and non-aviation businesses, the airport is also a central location for critical public services, including fire/rescue, air ambulance services, mosquito control, the Collier County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit and other community services. The airport also prides itself on being the hub of emergency staging during natural disasters, like hurricanes and tornadoes, for first responders, lighting, and power crews.
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.
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