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Airport officials report record operations, Breeze growth and parking constraints; council hears plan for parking expansion
Summary
Airport staff told the council the airport has seen record operations, heavy demand from Breeze Airways and flight schools, and rising pressure on parking. FDOT-funded parking expansion and longer-term options including a consolidated rental car facility and private development were discussed.
Airport staff told the council the airport is busier than in prior years and described near-term and longer-term responses to passenger, tenant and security demands.
What staff reported - Operations: Airport operations recently reached record levels tracked since 1973, with the tower logging over 264,000 operations in a year and projections that 2025 could exceed 300,000 operations if current trends continue. - Breeze Airways: Breeze carried roughly 146,000 passengers through June this year, a dramatic increase over earlier years. Breeze’s schedule remains seasonally…
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