Naples Airport Releases 2025 Annual Report Showcasing Sustainability, Noise Abatement, and Safety
Naples, January 22, 2026 – The Naples Airport Authority has released its 2025 Annual Report, detailing significant achievements in environmental sustainability, noise abatement, fiscal accountability, and other key areas. The document, approved by the Naples Airport Authority Board of Commissioners at its January 15 meeting, recaps major milestones and undertakings from the past year.
As a self-sustaining entity, Naples Airport operates without local taxpayer support, primarily funded through fuel sales, hangar rentals, and related services.
“2025 was a year of progress and refinement for Naples Airport,” stated Chris Rozansky, executive director of the Naples Airport Authority. “In my nearly 10 years here, I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many positive developments and achievements occur over a 12-month period.”
Notable Milestones and Undertakings in 2025:
Sustainability:
- Naples Airport earned the Florida Airports Council’s 2025 Benjamin J. Siwinski Sustainability Award and the Florida Recycling Foundation’s 2025 Recycling Champions Award. These recognitions were for transformative fuel and fleet electrification initiatives aimed at reducing emissions, improving air quality, and promoting sustainability in aviation.
- Through a partnership with AvFuel, Naples Airport became the first airport on the East Coast to publicly offer a regular supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a cleaner fuel that constituted 20% of aviation fuel sales in 2025.
- The airport received a new Tiger Dam flood barrier system designed to protect buildings, equipment, and technology against storm surge.
- Future resiliency initiatives include improvements to the airport’s fuel farm and airfield lighting systems.
Noise Abatement:
- After years of study, the FAA approved new flight paths for Naples Airport. These changes are designed to enhance safety, increase efficiency, and reduce noise. Airplanes are now descending at a steeper slope and flying in holding patterns over less populated areas, changes intended to reduce ground noise heard by neighbors.
- Naples Airport also launched a new app in partnership with EnviroSuite, making it easier for the community to submit noise complaints.
Safety:
- Naples Aviation, the sole fixed-base operator (FBO) at Naples Airport, achieved one of the highest safety milestones in the aviation industry: International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) Stage 2 certification from the International Business Aviation Council. This acknowledges superior safety and efficiency of airport ground services, along with the consistent implementation and maturity of a robust safety management system over time.
- Operation Final Approach, an FAA-required full-scale emergency training exercise, brought together dozens of first responders, local agencies, and airport personnel to prepare for real-world emergencies.
Fiscal Accountability:
- The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Naples Airport Authority for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. This marks the 20th consecutive year that Naples Airport, currently operating with zero debt, has earned this prestigious award.
Community Engagement:
- Naples Airport hosted dozens of engagement activities, including ‘Plane Talk’ information sessions, and sponsored multiple community events.
- A Community Sentiment Survey, an independent survey conducted by American Pulse, found overwhelming support from Naples and Collier County residents. Following the release of these survey results, the Naples Airport Authority’s Board of Commissioners agreed to table discussions about relocating the airport.
Aviation Leadership:
- Executive Director Chris Rozansky was reappointed to a three-year term on the NATA Board of Directors and named to the Board of Directors of the Florida Airports Council Executive Committee.
- Deputy Director of Aviation Justin Lobb was elected as vice chair of the Florida Airport’s Council General Aviation Committee.
- Director of Operations and Maintenance Barry Brown was elected as vice chair of the Florida Airport’s Council Facilities Committee.
The complete 2025 Annual Report is available online at FlyNaples.com/annual-reports.
Naples Airport is a vital community asset providing convenient access to the City of Naples and Collier County. It also hosts critical public services, including the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, Collier Mosquito Control, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and fire/ambulance services, and serves as a staging hub for emergency recovery operations. The Florida Department of Transportation estimates the airport’s annual economic impact at $781 million.
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