What is an airport?
An airport is a special place where airplanes safely take off and land. Think of it like a school parking lot- but for planes! At BCT, we have runways, hangars, and plenty of space for jets and training aircraft.
Airports have large areas where airplanes can park, like the parking lot at school!
Did you know?
Florida is home to more than 100 airports! That means no matter where you are in the Sunshine State, you’re never far from aviation action.
A Little History
The Boca Raton Airport was opened as a grass strip for airplanes in 1936.
During World War II, the Boca Raton Airport became a military base called the Boca Raton Army Airfield.
Did you know?
The Airport helped introduce radar technology to the U.S. military!
What Happens at the Boca Raton Airport?
Boca Raton Airport is a general aviation airport, which means:
Private Jets
Propeller Airplanes
Military Airplanes
Helicopters
People use BCT to fly for business, fun, and even vacations!
Do you know what type of airplane this is?
Who Works at the Airport?
Pilots
Air Traffic Controllers
Ground Crew
Customs Agents
Airplane Mechanics
Who Lives at the Boca Raton Airport?
The Boca Raton Airport is home to lots of different animals!
You can find burrowing owls, gopher tortoises, hawks, snakes, bunnies, ducks, and more!
Did you know?
Gopher tortoises can live up to 60 years!
Have you used the Boca Raton Airport?
The Boca Raton Airport is home to various tenants
Cinemark
Boomers
City Furniture
La Condesa
Visit the Airport Anytime!
The Boca Raton Airport has an Observation Area built especially for you!
Come see all the airplanes, owls, and tortoises!
Don’t forget to bring a friend and tell them about everything you learned today!
Boca Raton’s Aviation Hub!
Our airport code is BCT, think B for Boca Raton!
We’re proud to serve private jets, flight schools, and aviation businesses – all while inspiring future pilots and aviation fans.
How many times can you click on our mascot, Safety Sam?