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Key West International Airport reports record passenger days, highlights community outreach

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners · February 18, 2026
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Summary

Monroe County airport director reported a jump in January passenger counts and described outreach, full-scale emergency exercises, and partnerships with local responders; commissioners praised the communications and public engagement efforts.

The director of airports told commissioners Key West International Airport opened 2026 with record daily passenger counts and expanded community outreach programs.

Richard Strickland said the airport saw an increase of 5,634 passengers for the month and that January included some of the busiest days ever recorded; he credited outreach, partnerships with local organizations and a full-scale FAA exercise on Feb. 11 that engaged local fire, police, emergency management and federal partners. Strickland said the airport's community programs — from Special Olympics to girls-in-aviation events — strengthen public trust and support for airport operations.

Commissioners praised the presentation and moved the meeting forward to subsequent agenda items.

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