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Charlotte County Airport
Origin
ƒ Originally acquired by Charlotte County
in early 1940s
ƒ County leased the property to the US
Army during WWII
ƒ Army improvements were deeded back
to the County as “Surplus Property”
subject to restrictions on transfer, use,
and disposition
Transfer to CCDA
ƒ State of Florida enabling legislation
allowed transfer of property from the
county to the Charlotte County
Development Authority in 1963
ƒ CCDA created as a dependent special
district, changed to an independent
special district in 1969 by Special Act
From CCDA to CCAA
ƒ State legislature removed taxing
authority in 1993
ƒ In 1998, changes to the enabling
legislation changed the name to
“Charlotte County Airport Authority”
ƒ CCAA is an independent special district
and is self-supporting and selfgoverning
Enabling Legislation
“For the purpose of performing such
acts as shall be necessary for the
management, operation, maintenance,
planning, and development of the
Charlotte County Airport…”
Section 3
Charlotte County Airport Authority Act
Charlotte County Airport
Commissioners: Elected county
-wide to 44-year
-year terms
county-wide
Chair Pam Seay, District 1
District 1, Pamella Seay, is an attorney who has previously represented pilots and who is now a
professor teaching law at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Vice Chair Don Lee, District 2
District 2, Don Lee is a pilot and FAA accident investigator with expertise in aviation insurance.
Gary Stasko, District 3
District 3, Gary Stasko, represents Englewood. His experience has been in establishing and operating
successful businesses here in Charlotte County, and understanding the needs of a business in this
area.
Kathleen Coppola, District 4
District 4, Kathleen Coppola, whose more than 18 years on the board and real estate background
provide a unique perspective on the airports operation.
Jim Herston, District 5
District 5, James Herston, the newest member of the board, represents District 5. He is an engineer with
a wealth of knowledge and experience here in Charlotte County.
CCAA Finance
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Self Sufficient – No property tax revenue
Revenues from fuel sales and leases
The Airport is a Landlord!
Grants from FAA & FDOT
Grants funded by users of the aviation
system – airline ticket tax and aviation fuel
taxes
Airport Master Plan
ƒ Examines trends –
– Growth in operations (currently about 80,000 / Year)
– Based aircraft (currently about 250)
ƒ Identifies Capital Improvement Plan projects such
as;
– Runway Extensions
– Pavement & lighting rehabilitation
– Additional Hangars
Airport Master Plan
T Hangar Project
ƒ 119 units
completed in
2005
ƒ Total project
$ 5,000,000
Land Acquisition
o Purchased 134
acres fronting
on I-75
o Land will front
on new Piper
Rd. Path
o Land will be
developed to
support airport
operation
Enterprise
Charlotte
Airport
Park &
New
Piper
Road
Zoning Overlay that
protects Airport and
Residents
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75
75
Tenants on Airport
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FedEx
UPS
Air Trek
Sheriff's Department
Pulsafeeder
Gulf Contours
Arcadia Aerospace
Supertrak
Motor Sports Park
Miami Valley Concrete
Adams Brothers Cabinetry
APG Eastern Avionics Int.
Aircraft Depot
Experimental Aircraft Association
Civil Air Patrol
Sunland Paving
Industrial Development
1. Publix is building
the Main Road
Into the
Industrial Park.
2. Sites are
Available with
Utilities and
Drainage in
Place.
Publix
SouthWest Land Development
Florida International Airshow
Hurricane Charley
Charlotte Co. Airport and FPL
Community Recovery
FedEx Facility
UPS Facility
Fire Station # 7
New Corporate Hangars
Arcadia Hangar
A 1 Aero Hangar
Former Air Service
New Terminal
Terminal Airside
New ARFF Vehicle
Population by Co. 1970 - 2030
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
Charlotte
Collier
Lee
Sarasota
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Why
PGD?
I-75
Market Area
• Population
• Tourist
Area
Quick Turn
Time
Low Cost
Critics have said that because Skybus failed, somehow the airport lost money. But
we didn’t. In fact, our gain captured the industry’s attention and once again an
airlines are returning to Charlotte County.
An airline is a nice feature that certainly makes money for itself and it ferries people from one
destination to another. But it brings other benefits, too.
During the short period in which we hosted an airline, at least 70 people were employed at
the airport alone, including TSA, baggage handlers, restaurant employees, taxi drivers, and
more. Visitors to our county ate in our restaurants, stayed in our hotels, shopped in our
stores, rented our cars, and inquired about buying homes here.
According to John Wright of the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, when Skybus was
here “traffic using the PG Chamber website went up by over 45% and many hits were
made to its supporting Partner sites and its member businesses.” The Chamber has
already formed links with the Chambers of seven new destination cities, showing the great
potential of an airline-linked economy.
Airlines Landing in Charlotte Co.
People Traveling to Charlotte Co.
Accomplishments
ƒ Reconstruction of Airfield lighting $5,400,000
ƒ Reconstruction of runway 3-21 at a Cost of $2,225,725 (90% Federal).
ƒ Reconstruction of runway 15-33 at a Cost of $2,180,886 (90%
Federal).
ƒ Construction of North Ramp at a cost of $ 1,047,768 ( 90% Federal)
ƒ Purchase of 134 acres adjacent to I-75 for the creation of jobs and
revenue.
ƒ Development of new standards in the Southwest Florida Water
Management District (SWFWMD) for airport projects resulting in lower
cost to the taxpayers while protecting our water quality.
ƒ Construction of 119 new T Hangars to accommodate demand.
ƒ Installation of water and sewer for the Airport Commerce Park
ƒ Installed self service fuel facility to keep flying more affordable.
ƒ ILS (Instrument Landing System) and Tower in future
Air Traffic Control Tower
The ATCT will:
ƒ Increase safety
ƒ Aid in the
implementation
of a good
neighbor noise
policy
Instrument Landing System
The ILS will:
ƒ Increase safety
ƒ And increase
operational
capabilities of
the airport
Future
It’s more
than just
an
airport,
it’s an
area.
Your Charlotte County Airport is a powerful tool in
the economic recovery package for our
area. From
• Jobs to
• Business to
• Entertainment,
it provides the seeds of growth that help shape our
community.