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    Aviation Office

    Welcome to Aviation Office

    Florida is fortunate to be served by one of the most comprehensive and progressive airport systems in the country. The Aviation Office develops the Florida Aviation System Plan, promotes the development and improvement of Florida’s airports, regulates airports, and protects airport approaches. Major activities include aviation system development, aviation grant program, airport regulation, intergovernmental coordination, aviation outreach and aviation emergency operations management.

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    Office Mission Statement

    The Aviation Office guides and implements aviation system investments through:

    • Program and project management to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable air transportation system
    • Coordination of policy, public assets, and federal resources to enable the mobility of people and goods
    • Advancement of innovation to preserve the quality of our environment and communities

     

     

     

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      Newly Published Aviation Office 411 Guide

      July 27, 2022

      The Aviation Office 411 Guide provides introductory information about a variety of FDOT aviation related resources in one place with links to access online content with ease on any device. Included are links, QR codes, descriptions, and summaries for these key publications and trainings produced by the Aviation Office.

      Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Article

      November 22, 2021

      During the 2021 Florida Legislative session HB 77 was passed and signed into law as Chapter 2021-61, LOF, creating Section 330.401, F.S.. This statute requires public airports to require a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) safety mitigation and exclusion plan for certain fixed-base operators (FBOs) and for these plans to be made available during Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) inspections.

      Pursuant to Section 330.401(3), F.S., FDOT held a workgroup of public airport representatives on October 5th, 2021, to develop uniform industry standards based upon the requirements of Section 330.401(1)(b), F.S. In addition to these Statutory requirements, airports should refer to the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Operational Best Practice (OBP) 36 when creating DEF safety mitigation and exclusion plans. Following these industry best practices will help ensure that DEF plans meet statutory requirements. OBP-36 was recently updated and can be found here: National Air Transportation Association | Preventing FSII Contamination with DEF (nata.aero).

      About NATA: For more than seven decades, NATA has contributed significantly to the prosperity of aviation service companies and has been a catalyst for improvement within the aviation industry. Founded in 1940, NATA is the national association of aviation business service providers. Our mission is empowering our members to be safe and successful aviation businesses. NATA is the leading national trade association representing the business interests of general aviation service companies on legislative and regulatory matters at the federal level, while also providing education, services, and benefits to our members to help ensure their long-term economic success.

      2022 FDOT Aviation Award Recipients

      August 4, 2022

      The 2022 FDOT Aviation Awards was announced at the 53rd Annual Florida Airports Council Conference is Orlando. The recipients were chosen for outstanding contributions to Florida Airports. The recipients include:

      Aviation Professional of the Year: Nina MacPherson - North Perry Airport

      Distinguished Aviation Service: Edmund Henke - Lee County Port Authority                                                                   Stephen Borowski - Valkaria Airport

      Commercial Service Airport of the Year: Sarasota / Bradenton International Airport

      General Aviation Airport of the Year: Vero Beach Regional Airport

      Commercial Service Airport Project of the Year: Tampa International Airport - Blue Curbside Expansion Project

      General Aviation Airport Project of the Year: Ocala International - Jim Taylor Field - New General Aviation Terminal.

      United We Stand Specialty License Plate

      May 19, 2022

      As you drive around Florida you will notice a variety of Florida license plate designs. In addition to the most common standard state license plate, Florida allows drivers to select from more than 120 unique license plates. Florida has license plates for a variety of family, environmental, charitable, and other causes. If you work in the aviation industry, enjoy recreational flying, or are concerned about our national security, you may want to consider purchasing the United We Stand specialty plate. (Created by an Act of the Florida Legislature in 2002 to support Secure Airports for Florida’s Economy.) Revenue goes to FDOT to fund security-related aviation projects pursuant to Chapter 332, Florida Statutes and to provide training related to airport security and management. In 2018, security assessments were conducted at 84 airports and specific projects were funded at 25 airports as a result.

      Apalachicola Regional Airport-Cleve Randolph Field$67,270Miami Homestead General Aviation$187,967
      Bartow Executive$168,000Northeast Florida Regional$125,000
      Boca Raton$305,780Palm Beach County Park$1,709
      Carabelle-Thompson$17,000Pensacola International$104,500
      Dade-Collier Training and Transitional$108,000Perry-Foley$22,451
      Fernandina Beach Municipal$150,000Pompano Beach Airpark$135,200
      Fort Lauderdale Executive$122,800Punta Gorda Airport$100,000
      Gainesville Regional$58,591Quincy Municipal$65,000
      Key West International$590,240Sebastian Municipal$6,084
      Keystone Heights$401,735Suwannee County$325,190
      Lakeland Linder International$288,000The Florida Keys Marathon International$52,896
      Marianna Municipal$402,332Treasure Coast International$80,204
      Miami Executive$48,000Williston Municipal$559,628

       

      Florida Aviation Safety Fast Facts

      June 28, 2022

      Did you know that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) completed over 26,000 aeronautical studies for proposed potential construction in the State of Florida in 2021. That is an average of over 70 cases per day! These and other Safety Fast Facts are in the new Florida Aviation Safety Fast Facts

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      2022 FDOT Aviation Award Recipients

      August 4, 2022

      The 2022 FDOT Aviation Awards was annouced at the 53rd Annual Florida Airports Council Conference is Orlando. The reciepients were choosen for outstanding contributions to Florida Airports. The recipients include: Aviation Professional of the Year: Nina MacPherson - North Perry Airport, Distinguished Aviation Service: Edmund Henke - Lee County Port Authority and Stephen Borowski - Valkaria Airport, Commercial Service Airport of the Year: Sarasota / Bradenton International Airport, General Aviation Airport of the Year: Vero Beach Regional Airport, Commercial Service Airport Project of the Year: Tampa International Airport - Blue Curbside Expansion Project, General Aviation Airport Project of the Year: Ocala International - Jim Taylor Field - New General Aviation Terminal.

       


       

      Aviation Office

      State Aviation Manager
      Aaron N. Smith

      605 Suwannee St Tallahassee, FL 32399
      MS 46

      Tel: 850-414-4500
      Fax: 850-414-4508
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