Boca Raton Airport (KBCT) for Private Jet Charter Flights and Air Charter Service
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Boca Raton Airport is a public use airport located two miles northeast of the central Boca Raton business district. The airport is conveniently located close to I-95, allowing you to explore Florida at will after taking a private jet charter into the city. Boca Raton is known for being a popular retirement spot, as well as a beautiful and classy place to visit
Boca Raton Airport Location
| FAA Identifier :BCT ICAO : BCT City :Boca Raton Region : Florida (View all Airports in Florida) Localization: US-FL Latitude : 26.378 |
Longitude: -80.108 Field Elevation : 13 ft Type: Airport (Airfield) Use: Private Time Zone : UTC -4 (UTC -5 during Standard Time) Country : United States |
| Owned by Boca Raton Airport Authority 903 NW 35th Street Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Phone: 561.391.2202 Fax: 561.391.2238 email: airportauthority@bocaairport.com Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:00a – 4:30p |
Manager Boca Raton Airport Authority 903 NW 35th Street Boca Raton, Florida 33431 Phone: 561.391.2202 |
Runways at Boca Raton Airport (KBCT)
| Runway Identifier | Length | Width | Surface |
| Runway 5/23 | 6,276 ft | 1,913 ft | Asphalt |
Other airports near Boca Raton Airport (KBCT)
| Antiquers Aerodrome (FD08)– 6 miles away – Delray Beach, Florida Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP)– 9 miles away – Pompano Beach, Florida Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (KFXE)– 12 miles away – Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA)– 14 miles away – West Palm Beach, Florida Wellington Aero Club Airport (FD38)– 19 miles away – West Palm Beach, Florida Palm Beach International Airport (KPBI) – 21 miles away – West Palm Beach, Florida |
Boca Raton Airport covers 212 acres and has a single paved runway that is over 6,000 feet long. This smaller and more intimate airport may be a comfortable jet charter destination compared to many of the larger and more highly trafficked airports, while still being located quite close to many popular South Florida cities.
Boca Raton Airport History
Boca Raton Airport was established in 1936 and was used through the 1940s as a U.S. Air Force base. The airport was considered ideal for military operations because of the mild year-round temperatures and the location between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. In 1959 the airport came under the control of the city of Boca Raton and began to be used for general aviation.
Airport Trivia
- The control tower wasn’t put in until 2000, before that time the airport operated without one
- The control tower is manned from 7am to 11pm
- The airport houses the Burton D. Morgan School of Aeronautic of Lynn University
- Hurricane Wilma caused major hangar damage in 2005
- Florida Atlantic University is adjacent to the airport
City Attractions
Boca Raton has many houses listed on the National Register of Historic Places if you enjoy looking at historic sites. If you prefer shopping, art, and luxury, Mizner Park will cater more to your tastes with a mix of boutiques, restaurants, and cultural centers. Boca Raton also has two miles of beaches with family friendly parks.
Boca Raton Airport may be your ideal South Florida destination, or may be a convenient place to take a private jet charter from if you live in the area.
Boca Raton Quick Info
Country: USA
State: Florida
County: Palm Beach County
Coordinates 26°22′07″N 80°06′00″W
Time zone Eastern
UTC -5/-4