The Boca Raton Airport is home to a large population of Burrowing Owls The Boca Raton Airport is home to a large population of Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia floridana). This petite owl, classified as State Threatened by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, is attracted to open, treeless areas, such as airports. As [...]
Celebrating One Year of the Boca Raton Airport Observation Area On January 28, 2025, our Airport opened a unique space designed to bring the community closer to aviation: the Observation Area. One year later, it has welcomed over 8,000 visitors and become a hub for aviation enthusiasts, families, and community members, offering a blend [...]
Celebrating 25 Years of our Air Traffic Control Tower Standing on the east side of Runway 05/23 is one of our most critical safety assets: the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT). As we mark its 25th year in service, we’re taking a moment to recognize the role it has played in keeping our airport [...]
The BCT’s Observation Area opens, promising to offer visitors an unparalleled experience in aircraft viewing and aviation education. The circular structure, which harmonizes beautifully with existing Airport buildings, provides a 360-degree viewing experience. Observation Area
Boca Raton Airport Celebrates 2023 FAA Southern Region Aviation Safety Award Win Boca Raton Airport (BCT) has won the 2023 General Aviation Safety Award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Southern Region Airports Division. The FAA presented this prestigious award at the Southern Region Airports Conference in Atlanta on February 4, 2025, in recognition [...]
Boca Raton Airport Celebrates Grand Opening of New Observation Area The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) is excited to announce the grand opening of our new Observation Area, which took place on January 28, 2025. This innovative addition to our Airport promises to offer visitors an unparalleled experience in aircraft viewing and aviation education. [...]
Boca Raton Airport Authority Collects Most Toys in Airport History during 8th Annual U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Drive On December 18, 2024, the Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) is proudly held the 8th annual Toys for Tots Drive. In partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, airport tenants, and the local community, this [...]
An Airport Observation Deck is slated to open in the early part of 2024, offering both aviation enthusiasts and the local community an accessible and comfortable vantage point for observing Airport activities up close.
Boca Raton Airport Authority Concludes 75th Anniversary Celebrations with Commemorative Coffee Table Book Release The Boca Raton Airport Authority is thrilled to announce the release of its 75th Anniversary Coffee Table Book, now available on the official Airport website at bocaairport.com/75-years-book. This beautifully crafted book chronicles the evolution of the Boca Raton Airport [...]
