1994 – BOOMERS OPENS FIRST LOCATION AT THE AIRPORT
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: [...]
1990 – FIRST PART 150 NOISE STUDY IS CONDUCTED
The study paves the way for the Airport to make significant strides in reducing the effects of aircraft noise on the local community, through the implementation of various noise abatement procedures.Present:A second Part 150 Noise [...]
1982 – THE BOCA RATON AIRPORT AUTHORITY IS ESTABLISHED
The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) Board was established by the state legislature to independently manage the Airport’s operations. The original BRAA Board was composed of five members, including WWII Bomber Pilot George Blank. [...]
1982 – NEW CONGRESSIONAL MANDATE GOES INTO EFFECT
Congress sets forth the Airport and Airway Improvement Act of 1982, mandating that airports aim to be as self-sustaining as possible. This Act led to the creation of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and the [...]
1975 – BCT SUPPORTS COMPLETION OF I-95
Boca Raton Airport sells 24 acres to facilitate the construction of I-95, enhancing connectivity and accessibility throughout South Florida. The sale helps finance an airport project that results in enhanced roadways, lighting, parking, and [...]
1962 – FIRST FBO SETS UP SHOP AT THE AIRPORT
With an expanding general aviation fleet, the Boca Raton Airport welcomes its first Fixed-Based Operator (FBO), Florida Airmotive of Boca Raton.
1957 – BOCA RATON IS APPROVED AS SITE FOR FLORIDA’S FIFTH PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
1,000 acres of airport land are released for educational use, laying the foundation for Florida Atlantic University. Present: Florida Atlantic University opened on September 14, 1964. Today, it has grown to become a local [...]