Naples City Council has voted to give itself more oversight of future development at the Naples Airport — a move critics say could threaten the airport’s independence and future operations. The resolution, which passed unanimously at the June 18 City Council meeting, requires the Naples Airport Authority to submit updated development plans to the city […]
With the promise of legal action by a local government watchdog group, Naples City Council moved forward with a resolution to take more control of the Naples Airport. City Council voted unanimously Wednesday, June 18, to approve a resolution saying it will now review every permit for anything planned at the airport and laid out details […]
June 16, 2025Naples City CouncilNaples City Hall735 8th Street SouthNaples, FL 34102 Dear Mayor and Members of the Naples City Council, We are writing on behalf of Responsible Government Naples to express our deep concern regarding the ongoing actions and comments made by the City Council concerning Naples Airport operations and the Naples Airport Authority […]
A trio of candidates for Naples mayor and city council are working together to try to win the seats in order to save the Naples Airport and property rights, they say. On Feb. 28, mayoral candidate Gary Price and city council candidates Berne Barton and Tony Perez-Benitoa spent time with airport tenants, friends and flying […]
Whether the Naples City Council can take on more control of the Naples airport is a question city officials are trying to answer. Council members believe if they have more control, they can reduce volume at the public airport and, therefore, noise. Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann wants Naples Airport Authority to stop taking grants and wants the City […]
Who owns the Naples Airport? Who has ultimate control of growth, master plans and height of flights? Is it the Naples Airport Authority? Is it the Naples City Council? Is it the Federal Aviation Administration?These are questions Naples City Council members want answered before and during a joint workshop with the airport authority's board of commissioners Nov. 7. […]
Branimir Brankov felt surprised when Naples leaders started making noise about relocating the Naples Executive Airport. As an amateur pilot, he was part of a community that loved the facility. A poll later showed broad support for the airport continuing normal operations, even as a vocal minority complained about the noise. Now, Brankov has helped found Responsible Government Naples, […]
Naples Municipal Airport (APF) is far more than a transportation hub; it is a vital economic engine, a lifeline for critical services, and a forward-thinking steward of environmental sustainability. Unfortunately, there has been some recent coverage that seems to downplay the indispensable role that Naples Airport has in contributing to the incredibly high quality of […]
Collier County commissioners increased their opposition to possibly relocating Naples Airport, supporting a resolution against two sites near Ave Maria and rejecting the airport authority’s request for assistance. The Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 13 unanimously supported Ave Maria Civic Association’s resolution to oppose two of four sites the Naples Airport Authority’s consultant suggested as possible […]
A recent survey conducted in the City of Naples and its surrounding Collier County showed overwhelming public support for the Naples Airport and strong opposition to its potential relocation. Commissioned by the Naples Airport Authority and conducted by independent research firm American Pulse, the survey explored public sentiment on a range of issues—including the airport’s impact on […]
