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{{Infobox airport
{{Infobox airport
| name = North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport
| name = North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport
| image =
| image =
| FAA = F45
| FAA = F45
| type = Public
| type = Public
| owner = [[Palm Beach County, Florida|Palm Beach County]]
| owner = [[Palm Beach County, Florida|Palm Beach County]]
| city-served = [[West Palm Beach, Florida]]
| city-served = [[West Palm Beach, Florida]]
| location = [[Palm Beach Gardens, Florida|Palm Beach Gardens]], [[Florida]]
| location = [[Palm Beach Gardens, Florida|Palm Beach Gardens]], [[Florida]]
| elevation-f = 22
| elevation-f = 22
| elevation-m = 7
| elevation-m = 7
| coordinates = {{coord|26|50|45|N|080|13|20|W|region:US_type:airport_scale:40000}}
| coordinates = {{coord|26|50|45|N|080|13|20|W|region:US_type:airport_scale:40000}}
| website = [https://www.pbia.org/about/general-aviation/international-gateway/ pbia.org/about/general-aviation/...]
| website =
| r1-number = 8L/26R
| mapframe = yes
| r1-length-f = 3,700
| r1-number = 9L/27R
| r1-length-m = 1,128
| r1-length-f = 3,679
| r1-surface = [[Grass|Turf]]
| r1-length-m = 1,121
| r2-number = 8R/26L
| r1-surface = [[Grass|Turf]]
| r2-length-f = 4,300
| r2-number = 9R/27L
| r2-length-m = 1,311
| r2-length-f = 4,300
| r2-surface = [[Asphalt]]
| r2-length-m = 1,311
| r2-surface = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]]
| r3-number = 13/31
| r3-length-f = 4,303
| r3-number = 14/32
| r3-length-m = 1,312
| r3-length-f = 4,300
| r3-surface = [[Asphalt]]
| r3-length-m = 1,311
| r3-surface = [[Asphalt concrete|Asphalt]]
| stat-year = 2002
| stat-year = 2018
| stat1-header = Aircraft operations
| stat1-data = 35,532
| stat1-header = Aircraft operations
| stat1-data = 97,400
| stat2-header = Based aircraft
| stat2-data = 215
| stat2-header = Based aircraft
| stat2-data = 264
| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name=FAA>{{FAA-airport|ID=F45|use=PU|own=PU|site=03554.2*A}}, effective 2008-04-10</ref>
| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name=FAA>{{FAA-airport|ID=F45|use=PU|own=PU|site=03554.2*A}}, effective 2023-08-10</ref>
}}
}}
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'''North Palm Beach County Airport''' {{airport codes|||F45}}, also known as '''North County Airport''', is an uncontrolled [[general aviation]] [[airport]] located 12 [[nautical mile]]s (22&nbsp;km) northwest of [[West Palm Beach, Florida|West Palm Beach]]<ref name=FAA /> off the [[Florida State Road 710|Bee Line Highway]] in [[Palm Beach Gardens, Florida]]. The airport is owned by [[Palm Beach County]]<ref name=FAA /> and operated by the Palm Beach County Airports Department.


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'''North Palm Beach County Airport''' {{airport codes|||F45}}, also known as '''North County Airport''', is an uncontrolled (non-towered) [[general aviation]] [[airport]] located {{convert|12|nmi|km|abbr=off}} northwest of [[West Palm Beach, Florida|West Palm Beach]]<ref name=FAA /> off the [[Florida State Road 710|Bee Line Highway]] in [[Palm Beach Gardens, Florida]]. The airport is owned by [[Palm Beach County]]<ref name=FAA /> and operated by the Palm Beach County Airports Department. Opened in 1994, it is the county's newest airport.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=General Aviation {{!}} North County Airport |url=https://www.pbia.org/about/general-aviation/international-gateway/ |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=www.pbia.org |language=en-us}}</ref> It is located next to the site of the "fake" town of [[Apix, Florida]].
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The field is in proximity to, and shares services with, William P. Gwinn Airport {{airport codes|||06FA}} (more commonly referred to as Gwinn Airfield) which is owned by [[United Technologies Corporation]] (UTC). It was previously operated by its [[Pratt & Whitney]] jet engine business unit and is currently operated by its [[Sikorsky Aircraft]] business unit. Due to its proximity to the Sikorsky test grounds, North County is often used to test [[Instrument Landing System|ILS]] approaches on [[Experimental aircraft|experimental]] or prototype [[helicopter]]s such as the [[RAH-66 Comanche]], [[SH-60 Seahawk]] and the [[Sikorsky S-92|S-92]].

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The field is in proximity to, and shares services with, William P. Gwinn Airport {{airport codes|||06FA}} (more commonly referred to as Gwinn Airfield) which is owned by [[United Technologies Corporation]] (UTC). It was previously operated by its [[Pratt & Whitney]] jet engine business unit and is currently operated by its [[Sikorsky Aircraft]] business unit. Due to its proximity to the Sikorsky test grounds, North County is often used to test [[Instrument Landing System|ILS]] approaches on [[Experimental aircraft|experimental]] or prototype [[helicopter]]s such as the [[RAH-66 Comanche]], [[SH-60 Seahawk]] and the [[Sikorsky S-92|S-92]].


[[DayJet]] previously provided an on-demand jet [[air taxi]] service from this [[airport]] to Jacksonville, Lakeland, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Gainesville, Boca Raton, Opa-Locka/Miami Dade County, Naples, Sarasota/Bradenton, Savannah, Macon, and Montgomery until its liquidation in bankruptcy in 2008.
[[DayJet]] previously provided an on-demand jet [[air taxi]] service from this [[airport]] to Jacksonville, Lakeland, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Gainesville, Boca Raton, Opa-Locka/Miami Dade County, Naples, Sarasota/Bradenton, Savannah, Macon, and Montgomery until its liquidation in bankruptcy in 2008.


== Facilities and aircraft ==
== Facilities and aircraft ==
North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport covers an area of {{convert|1,832|acre|ha|lk=on}} at an [[elevation]] of 22 feet (7 m) above [[mean sea level]]. It has one [[grass|turf]] runway designated 8L/26R which measures 3,700 by 75 feet (1,128 x 23 m), plus two [[asphalt]] paved runways: 8R/26L measuring 4,300 by 100 feet (1,311 x 30 m) and 13/31 measuring 4,303 by 75 feet (1,312 x 23 m).<ref name=FAA />
North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport covers an area of {{convert|1,832|acre|ha|lk=on}} at an [[elevation]] of {{convert|22|ft|m}} above [[mean sea level]], with over 1,100 acres being dedicated to environmental preserves that surround the airport.<ref name=":0" /> It has one [[grass|turf]] runway designated 9L/27R which measures {{convert|3,679|by|75|ft|m}} and two [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]] paved runways: 9R/27L measuring {{convert|4,300|by|100|ft|m}} and 14/32 measuring {{convert|4,300|by|75|ft|m}}.<ref name=FAA /> It is a designated reliever for [[Palm Beach International Airport]] and serves both reciprocating engine and jet aircraft.<ref name=":0" />

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For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2018, the airport had 97,400 aircraft operations, an average of 267 per day, 93% [[general aviation]], 7% [[air taxi]], and <1% military. At that time there were 264 aircraft based at this airport: 189 single-[[aircraft engine|engine]], 45 multi-engine, 11 [[jet aircraft|jet]], 1 [[Glider aircraft|glider]] and 18 [[helicopter]].<ref name=FAA />

The airport is home to many [[Cirrus Aircraft|Cirrus]] aircraft, along with [[Piper Cub|Piper Cubs]], Commanders, various Cessna models, [[Piper Cherokee|Piper Cherokees]], Piper Arrows, [[Beechcraft Bonanza|Beechcraft Bonanzas]], [[Beechcraft Baron]]s, [[Pilatus PC-12]]s, numerous [[Cessna Citation family|Cessna Citation Jets]] and many more.


The airport facilities consist of a terminal, a large storage hangar, an aircraft maintenance hangar, and 176 aircraft storage hangars.<ref name=":0" /> There are two active [[helipad|helicopter landing pads]].
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For the 12-month period ending June 20, 2002, the airport had 35,532 aircraft operations, an average of 97 per day, all of which were [[general aviation]]. At that time there were 215 aircraft based at this airport: 60% single-[[aircraft engine|engine]], 31% multi-engine, 3% [[jet aircraft|jet]], 4% [[Glider aircraft|glider]] and 2% [[helicopter]].<ref name=FAA />


The airport has one [[fixed-base operator]], Signature Flight Support, located in the middle of the apron.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.signatureflight.com/locations/f45|title=Signature F45 &#124; Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport}}</ref>
There are two active [[helipad|helicopter landing pads]].


North County is home to Cloud 9 Helicopters<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cloud 9 Helicopters |url=http://www.cloud9helicopters.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071003074825/http://www.cloud9helicopters.com/ |archive-date=2007-10-03 |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=www.cloud9helicopters.com}}</ref> which maintains a fleet of Robinson helicopters and is a FAA Certified Part 141 Flight School. Aamro Aviation is the only fixed wing school which conducts Part 61 and FAA Certified Part 141 flight training and aircraft rentals in Cessna 172's.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aamro Aviation - Flight Training West Palm Beach |url=https://www.aamroaviation.com/ |access-date=2024-04-05 |website=Aamro Aviation}}</ref>
The airport has one [[fixed base operator]], Landmark Aviation.<ref>http://www.landmarkaviation.com</ref>


==See also==
North County is home to Ocean Helicopters <ref>http://www.oceanhelicopters.com</ref> and Cloud 9 Helicopters<ref>http://www.cloud9helicopters.com</ref> Both maintain a fleet of Robinson helicopters and both are FAA Certified Part 141 Flight Schools. There are also 2 fixed wing schools, Sunquest Aviation <ref>http://www.sunquestaviation.com/</ref> and North County Flight Training, an FAA Certified Part 141 Flight School.<ref>http://www.northcountyflight.com/</ref>
* [[List of airports in Florida]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{FAA-procedures|F45}}
* {{FAA-procedures|F45}}
* {{US-airport-minor|F45}}
{{US-airport-minor|F45}}


{{Florida airports}}
{{Florida airports}}

Latest revision as of 00:16, 27 April 2024

North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerPalm Beach County
ServesWest Palm Beach, Florida
LocationPalm Beach Gardens, Florida
Elevation AMSL22 ft / 7 m
Coordinates26°50′45″N 080°13′20″W / 26.84583°N 80.22222°W / 26.84583; -80.22222
Websitepbia.org/about/general-aviation/...
Map
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
9L/27R 3,679 1,121 Turf
9R/27L 4,300 1,311 Asphalt
14/32 4,300 1,311 Asphalt
Statistics (2018)
Aircraft operations97,400
Based aircraft264

North Palm Beach County Airport (FAA LID: F45), also known as North County Airport, is an uncontrolled (non-towered) general aviation airport located 12 nautical miles (22 kilometres) northwest of West Palm Beach[1] off the Bee Line Highway in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The airport is owned by Palm Beach County[1] and operated by the Palm Beach County Airports Department. Opened in 1994, it is the county's newest airport.[2] It is located next to the site of the "fake" town of Apix, Florida.

The field is in proximity to, and shares services with, William P. Gwinn Airport (FAA LID: 06FA) (more commonly referred to as Gwinn Airfield) which is owned by United Technologies Corporation (UTC). It was previously operated by its Pratt & Whitney jet engine business unit and is currently operated by its Sikorsky Aircraft business unit. Due to its proximity to the Sikorsky test grounds, North County is often used to test ILS approaches on experimental or prototype helicopters such as the RAH-66 Comanche, SH-60 Seahawk and the S-92.

DayJet previously provided an on-demand jet air taxi service from this airport to Jacksonville, Lakeland, Tallahassee, Pensacola, Gainesville, Boca Raton, Opa-Locka/Miami Dade County, Naples, Sarasota/Bradenton, Savannah, Macon, and Montgomery until its liquidation in bankruptcy in 2008.

Facilities and aircraft[edit]

North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport covers an area of 1,832 acres (741 ha) at an elevation of 22 feet (6.7 m) above mean sea level, with over 1,100 acres being dedicated to environmental preserves that surround the airport.[2] It has one turf runway designated 9L/27R which measures 3,679 by 75 feet (1,121 by 23 m) and two asphalt paved runways: 9R/27L measuring 4,300 by 100 feet (1,311 by 30 m) and 14/32 measuring 4,300 by 75 feet (1,311 by 23 m).[1] It is a designated reliever for Palm Beach International Airport and serves both reciprocating engine and jet aircraft.[2]

For the 12-month period ending December 31, 2018, the airport had 97,400 aircraft operations, an average of 267 per day, 93% general aviation, 7% air taxi, and <1% military. At that time there were 264 aircraft based at this airport: 189 single-engine, 45 multi-engine, 11 jet, 1 glider and 18 helicopter.[1]

The airport is home to many Cirrus aircraft, along with Piper Cubs, Commanders, various Cessna models, Piper Cherokees, Piper Arrows, Beechcraft Bonanzas, Beechcraft Barons, Pilatus PC-12s, numerous Cessna Citation Jets and many more.

The airport facilities consist of a terminal, a large storage hangar, an aircraft maintenance hangar, and 176 aircraft storage hangars.[2] There are two active helicopter landing pads.

The airport has one fixed-base operator, Signature Flight Support, located in the middle of the apron.[3]

North County is home to Cloud 9 Helicopters[4] which maintains a fleet of Robinson helicopters and is a FAA Certified Part 141 Flight School. Aamro Aviation is the only fixed wing school which conducts Part 61 and FAA Certified Part 141 flight training and aircraft rentals in Cessna 172's.[5]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e FAA Airport Form 5010 for F45 PDF, effective 2023-08-10
  2. ^ a b c d "General Aviation | North County Airport". www.pbia.org. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  3. ^ "Signature F45 | Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport".
  4. ^ "Cloud 9 Helicopters". www.cloud9helicopters.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-03. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  5. ^ "Aamro Aviation - Flight Training West Palm Beach". Aamro Aviation. Retrieved 2024-04-05.

External links[edit]

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