Vertiport Feasibility and Implementation Study

The 2023 Master Plan Update for the Boca Raton Airport (BCT) identified four potential sites for future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) operations and introduced preliminary concepts for the supporting facilities and airfield infrastructure. These concepts include critical elements such as touchdown and liftoff areas, final approach and takeoff paths, safety areas, approach and departure corridors, aircraft parking, and passenger processing areas.
Building on this foundational work, the Vertiport Feasibility and Implementation Study at BCT will refine these concepts to reflect the latest developments in AAM aircraft performance and evolving vertiport design guidance. The Study will also evaluate a preliminary business case and implementation strategy, with a strong emphasis on stakeholder engagement and potential partnerships at the regional and state levels.
The ultimate objective is to deliver a comprehensive framework of operational, infrastructure, and business parameters to support the phased implementation of a vertiport at BCT, aligning with emerging aviation technologies and long-term strategic goals.

Noise Exposure Map Update

This Noise Exposure Map update will include updating all Airport noise contours, noise exposure maps, and submission to the Federal Aviation Administration. The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) last conducted an NEM update in 2017. As the general aviation fleet mix changes and traffic levels fluctuate it is important to periodically update the NEM in order to accurately and effectively respond to noise concerns from the surrounding community particularly with the ongoing FAA South Florida Metroplex Airspace Redesign.

Stormwater Improvements/Wildlife Mitigation Project (Phase 1B)

This project comprises of the construction, construction administration, inspection, testing, and other professional consulting services necessary to construct the improvements to portions of the runway safety area for Runway 5-23 and portions BCT’s open ditch stormwater treatment area adjacent to Airport Road that were proposed for design during FY2023. The improvements would entail potentially covering portions of these open stormwater culvert areas with underground stormwater containment systems or a comparable means for sub-surface water treatment and retention. The proposed project would help improve (by leveling) the terrain for RWY 5-23’s runway safety area and reduce the potential for wildlife attractants to this area that currently exists because of the open stormwater retention area. Along the landside, the repurposing of surface area currently serving stormwater treatment and retention would offer the opportunity for other revenue generating development or uses.

Completed Projects

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