2005 – TESTING THE AIRPORT’S RESILIENCE
The Boca Raton Airport suffers more than $12 million in damage when Hurricane Wilma passed through in October of 2005.
2000 – FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES OPENS IN BOCA RATON
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.
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: Since then, other significant nonaeronautical tenants like Cinemark and City Furniture have joined Boomers on BCT property. Revenue generated through [...]
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 Study conducted in 2001 resulted in additional noise-related improvements for the local community, including sound insulation of 44 residences. Today, [...]
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 National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). Present: Today, the Boca Raton Airport is completely self-sustaining, receiving no local, county, [...]
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 ramps.
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 beacon of educational excellence and research innovation, with a vibrant community of over 30,000 students.
1948 – A LEGACY CONTINUES
After the war, ownership of the property was transferred from the United States to the Town of Boca Raton for public airport purposes. The Boca Raton Airport (BCT) was then formally established, continuing the BRAAF’s aviation legacy.