Florida’s Flying Adventure! 
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!
From Military to Community
- Originally built as a military training facility during WWII
- Helped train thousands of pilots for the war effort
- Converted to civilian use to serve the growing Boca Raton area
- Now serves over 100,000 flight operations per year!
🛩️ What Happens at the Boca Raton Airport? 🚁
Boca Raton Airport is a general aviation airport, which means:
No big commercial airlines, but…
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?
Fun Facts about the Boca Raton Airport 
Where is the world is our farthest non-stop
international flight from?
Fun Facts about the Boca Raton 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
You can find burrowing owls, gopher tortoises, hawks, snakes, bunnies, ducks, and more
Boca Raton’s Aviation Hub!
Our airport code is BCT, short for Boca Raton.
We’re proud to serve private jets, flight schools, and aviation businesses – all while inspiring future pilots and aviation fans.