In the second part of our Earth Day Series, we’ll illustrate the ways that the Airport’s Noise Abatement Initiatives help decrease the level of noise pollution in and around the facility. 3 Ways The Airport Decreases Noise By working with the flying community and implementing pilot outreach programs, the Airport is able to set certain [...]
In recognition of Earth Day 2017, we will be doing a three-part series on how the Boca Raton Airport strives to be energy efficient and environmentally friendly. In Part 1, we’ll look at the three ways that LEED Construction has helped us decrease our environmental impact. 3 Benefits of LEED Construction LEED standards require buildings [...]
BCT constructs an Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS) at the Runway 5 departure to greatly improve the effectiveness of our runway safety areas. If an aircraft undershoots or overruns the runway, it will roll onto the EMAS arrestor bed, which utilizes lightweight, crushable cellular cement to decelerate its speed to a safe stop. Projects [...]
Nearly 10,000 square feet, the Airport Authority Administration Building is constructed to meet LEED Silver Certification standards and marks an achievement in energy-efficiency and sustainable design.
Atlantic Aviation marks its entry into the Florida aviation market with the acquisition of five Florida FBOs, including Boca Aviation at BCT. The acquisition both expands Atlantic Aviation's U.S. footprint and further solidifies BCT's status as a hub for major players in the general aviation industry.
Clara Bennett joins the BRAA as Executive Director. Present: Today, Clara continues to propel the Boca Raton Airport Authority to new heights of success and innovation, leading efforts such as the development of a $50 million Capital Improvement Plan to enhance facilities and services, the new U.S. Customs and Border Protection Facility, various safety [...]
Signature Flight Support, the world’s largest fixed base operator, joins the roster of Boca Raton Airport tenants upon its acquisition of Avitat Boca Raton, Inc. The acquisition includes a state-of-the-art FBO facility featuring a 17,000 sq. ft. terminal and 72,000 sq. ft. of hangar space, expanding Signature's global network and underscoring BCT's role as a [...]
The Boca Raton Airport suffers more than $12 million in damage when Hurricane Wilma passed through in October of 2005.
Marriott’s Fairfield Inn and Suites joins the Boca Raton Airport’s roster of nonaeronautical tenants. The hotel provides a convenient place to stay for passengers and flight crews utilizing the Boca Raton Airport, local tourists, and prospective students visiting Florida Atlantic University.
The Airport becomes home to the first Boomers location, expanding its tenant base beyond the aviation industry. The advent of Boomers on BCT land spotlights the Airport’s commercial potential and captures public attention. Present: Since then, other significant nonaeronautical tenants like Cinemark and City Furniture have joined Boomers on BCT property. Revenue generated through [...]
