Naples, Florida (January 16, 2024) – The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) announces the launch of its Fly Safe Fly Quiet (FSFQ) Leaderboard program on January 1, 2024. This groundbreaking initiative measures aircraft performance, recognizes the most courteous operators and underscores NAA's commitment to creating quieter skies within the community.
The FSFQ Leaderboard serves as a platform to celebrate those who prioritize aviation safety and good neighbor practices. Operators are meticulously assessed in three areas: observance of voluntary curfew hours, arrival altitudes, and the overall noise output (noise stage) of their aircraft. Bonus points are awarded for operators’ efforts to avoid operations during quiet hours (10 p.m. – 7 a.m.), such as adjusting their schedule or staging at other airports during those hours.
Each quarter, top operators will be celebrated for their contributions to creating quieter skies via announcements in the media, posts on social media, and promotions throughout the airport terminals.
“We’re very excited about this initiative, which will help us recognize the top operators who observe our quiet hours and demonstrate their commitment to being a good neighbor,” said NAA Executive Director Chris Rozansky. “It’s an example of how we strive to identify creative, positive ways of mitigating aircraft noise impacts in our community.”
About Naples Airport
Naples Airport is ideally located within minutes of downtown Naples, the Gulf of Mexico and I-75, connecting people to the Paradise Coast through an exceptional airport experience. The airport serviced 119,075 annual operations and more than 200,000 passengers last year, while being an engaged, responsive partner to the community. Home to corporate aviation, air charter, car rental, flight schools and critical public services such as fire/rescue, air ambulance services, mosquito control and the Collier County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit. The airport also prides itself on being the hub of emergency staging during natural disasters, like hurricanes. All funds used for the airport’s operation, maintenance and improvements are generated from activities at the airport or federal and state grants from aviation-related user fees. The airport receives no local tax dollars. The Florida Department of Transportation values the airport’s annual economic impact on the community at more than $781 million. For more information or to subscribe to email updates from the airport, visit http://www.FlyNaples.com.
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