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Naples Airport

Makes Strides Towards Sustainability,

Propelling Towards A Cleaner Future

by Chris Rozansky, Executive Director, Naples Airport Authority

he Naples Airport Authority Additionally, as part of our partnership with the Southwest
(NAA) initiated programs in 2024 Florida Land Preservation Trust, the Naples Airport has placed
T aimed at increasing environmental large tracts of its land into permanent conservation for the
responsibility and sustainability at the airport. Gordon River Greenway. As the work of the Trust concludes,
As an industry leader and community the NAA will continue to preserve and maintain portions of the
partner, we are passionate about being on the Gordon River Greenway on airport property. The maintenance
leading edge of aviation sustainability and of this property by the NAA comes at no cost to City or County
environmental responsibility. taxpayers.
We understand the importance of protecting our environment Recently, the Naples Airport was awarded the prestigious
and we continuously seek ways to reduce aviation’s local J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award for its Comprehensive
environmental impact. We are offering UL94 unleaded fuel as an Wildlife Management Program. This program focuses on
environmentally cleaner alternative to traditional avgas – Naples protecting Southwest Florida’s native wildlife while ensuring the
Airport is currently one of only three public airports in Florida safety of our pilots and passengers.
and the 35th in the nation to offer UL94. Additionally, we’re As aviation continues to progress in new and exciting
aggressively taking steps to begin offering Sustainable Aviation directions, including the introduction of electric aircraft and
Fuel (SAF) when it becomes available. We're proud to be at the Sustainable Aviation Fuel, the Naples Airport is committed
forefront of making aviation more sustainable. to being an industry leader in environmentally sustainable and
Furthermore, the NAA is committed to taking steps to reduce responsible technology and programs.
its environmental impact, including replacing airport ground Want to learn more about NAA?
vehicles with zero-emissions electric equipment and vehicles. Visit the FAQ page of our website (flynaples.com/faq), or invite
Protecting the environment for future generations is the goal, a member of our team to speak with your group. Better yet, call us
and we are committed to continually improving our sustainability to arrange for a tour of the airport: (239) 643-0733
practices.

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