WE'RE  BACK IN THE AIR

 

FLY-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST

 

SATURDAY 

JANUARY 17  2026 

 

 100LL FUEL AVAILABLE

 EVERGLADES RUNWAY NOW OPEN

The newly paved runway at Everglades City Airport has been completed and swept  clean of Hurricane Ian mud

Hangars are being rebuilt

 

The fuel farm is in the recovery process 

Check notams or call ahead for fuel availability

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HURRICANE IAN

 Hurricane IAN brushed by X01 

Luckily we didn't get much wind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pezqtrF8lOE

IT'S THE EVERGLADES!!!

 Work on the runway is still progressing although the estimated time to completion has been extended.

For one thing, it's the beginning of the rainy season...

...and Alligator mating season

Plus ...

 

this guy was spotted heading toward the airport,

but, our formidable Park Rangers from the National Park headquarters next door snagged it!

 

 

Aside from these few setbacks, things are actually progressing!

Stay tuned....

 CHECKPOINT

Work on the runway upgrade is proceeding straight and level

  The runway surface has been ground up and removed;

                                                        Out with the Old

 Subsurface laid down, graded, leveled, and the first layer of asphalt rolled out!!

In with the New

 

This Must Be The Place!!!

 

WILDERNESS QUIETNESS

The National Park System under Federal jurisdiction includes many locations with unique values that merit special environmental protection. 

Some areas provide opportunities for solitude and natural quiet and allow visitors to experience nature unaffected by civilization. 

VOLUNTARY PRACTICES FOR PILOTS

1. Avoidance of noise-sensitive areas, if practical, is preferable to overflight at relatively low altitudes.

    b. Pilots operating aircraft over noise-sensitive areas should make every effort to fly not less than 2,000 feet above ground level. 

The intent of the 2,000 feet AGL recommendation is to reduce potential interference with wildlife and complaints caused by low flying aircraft over noise-sensitive areas.

   c. Departure from or arrival to an airport, climb after take-off, and descent for landing should be made so as to avoid prolonged flight at low altitudes near noise-sensitive areas.

To truly appreciate the tranquility of Everglades National Park, you can rent a canoe or kayak in town or at the park, or sign up for a ranger guided canoe tour out into the 10,000 islands.