Making Strides by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority

Naples Airport Makes Strides Towards Sustainability, Propelling Towards A Cleaner Future

The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) initiated programs in 2024 aimed at increasing environmental responsibility and sustainability at the airport. As an industry leader and community partner, we are passionate about being on the leading edge of aviation sustainability and environmental responsibility.

We understand the importance of protecting our environment and we continuously seek ways to reduce aviation’s local environmental impact. We are offering UL94 unleaded fuel as an environmentally cleaner alternative to traditional avgas –Naples  Airport is currently one of only three public airports in Florida and the 35th in the nation to offer UL94. Additionally, we’re aggressively taking steps to begin offering Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) when it becomes available. We’re proud to be at the forefront of making aviation more sustainable.

Furthermore, the NAA is committed to taking steps to reduce its environmental impact, including replacing airport ground vehicles with zero-emissions electric equipment and vehicles. Protecting the environment for future generations is the goal, and we are committed to continually improving our sustainability practices.

Additionally, as part of our partnership with the Southwest Florida Land Preservation Trust, the Naples Airport has placed large tracts of its land into permanent conservation for the Gordon River Greenway. As the work of the Trust concludes, the NAA will continue to preserve and maintain portions of the Gordon River Greenway on airport property. The maintenance of this property by the NAA comes at no cost to City or County taxpayers.

Recently, the Naples Airport was awarded the prestigious J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award for its Comprehensive Wildlife Management Program. This program focuses on protecting Southwest Florida’s native wildlife while ensuring the safety of our pilots and passengers.

As aviation continues to progress in new and exciting directions, including the introduction of electric aircraft and Sustainable Aviation Fuel, the Naples Airport is committed to being an industry leader in environmentally sustainable and responsible technology and programs.

Want to learn more about NAA? Visit the FAQ page of our website (flynaples.com/faq), or invite a member of our team to speak with your group. Better yet, call us to arrange for a tour of the airport: (239) 643-0733