NAPLES, Fla. - TelAve -- Naples Airport has reopened its Observation Deck after a series of improvements to enhance the visitor experience.

Built in 2012, the Observation Deck is a wheelchair-accessible, raised platform with seating that allows spectators to watch airplanes arrive and depart. Located near the approach of Runway 5 off North Road, the area also features speakers that broadcast live chatter from the air traffic control tower at Naples Airport, as well as restrooms.

Project improvements included pressure washing, minor structural repairs and refreshed stain on deck surfaces. Additionally, crews repainted the interior and exterior of restrooms. Naples Airport also will be adding mulch and making minor landscaping improvements to complete the project.

"We initially anticipated a three-week closure, but renovation teams expedited updates because the area is so popular this time of year with visitors and seasonal residents," said Chris Rozansky, executive director of the Naples Airport Authority. "It's a great place to sip your coffee or eat lunch while watching planes come and go."

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Later this year, Naples Airport will finalize designs for a reimaged visitor experience at the Observation Deck that includes permanent, ADA-compliant covered seating along with a playground, fitness area, restrooms and static model aircraft. Permitting and construction is anticipated in 2027.

No local taxpayer dollars support improvements to the Observation Deck, located at 1825 North Road. Naples Airport is funded entirely through fuel sales, hangar rentals and other related services.

About Naples Airport

The Naples Airport is a vital community asset that provides convenient access to the City of Naples and Collier County for residents and visitors alike. The airport is also home to critical public services, including the Collier County Sheriff's Office, Collier Mosquito Control, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and fire/ambulance services. It also serves as a staging hub for recovery operations during emergencies. The airport's tenants include private and corporate aviation, air charter, aircraft maintenance and repair services, car rental brands and flight schools. Naples Airport Authority (NAA), an independent government agency that operates Naples Airport, receives no local tax dollars; it is primarily funded through fuel sales, hangar rentals and other related services. The Florida Department of Transportation has estimated Naples Airport's annual economic impact at $781 million. The NAA strives to balance the needs of the aviation community and residents' quality of life through a variety of initiatives, including its Fly Safe Fly Quiet program. Visit FlyNaples.com (https://www.flynaples.com/) for more information.

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