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Everglades Airpark: county reports rising operations and outlines options to boost revenue and resilience
Summary
County staff reported stronger flight activity at Everglades Airpark in 2025 and outlined repair and revenue strategies. Trinity Scott said operations are up 27% Jan–July 2025 vs 2024; repairs to hangars and resilient floodproofing are estimated at about $1.3 million; community groups (AOPA, Friends of Everglades Airpark) described volunteer efforts to expand activity and pilot outreach.
Collier County staff briefed the Board of County Commissioners on Aug. 27 on the Everglades Airpark’s operations, repair needs and revenue opportunities. Trinity Scott, head of Transportation Management Services, said the airport has seen a rebound in activity: January through July 2025 logged roughly 2,700 operations, a 27% increase from the same period in 2024.
Scott reviewed the airport’s financials and capital needs: the airport has run a historical loss (2024 closed at a $154,000 deficit), fuel sales after restoring full fueling in July generated about $4,700 to date (gross sales), and the…
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