The region’s robust development pipeline is supported at every level of higher education. Bordered by the state’s two major Tier 1 Research Universities—the University of Florida and Florida State University—North Florida also offers access to the University of North Florida and Florida A & M University. Excellent state and technical colleges support workforce quality with extensive programming aligned to industry needs, while CareerSource Florida makes workforce resources and assistance available with one-stop ease. To learn more about the region’s diverse development assets and advantages, click here.

Nassau County

Located on Amelia Island just three miles from the downtown historic district of Fernandina Beach and less than two miles from beaches, hotels and resort amenities, Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport is also a designated reliever airport for Jacksonville International; its three runways are all at least 5,000 feet in length.

Dixie County

As a public-use airport, this county-owned, general aviation facility is a key component in the area’s visitor and business economy. The Airport offers two asphalt runways, both approximately 5,000 feet in length to accommodate general aviation aircrafts.

Levy County

Located on the Gulf Coast approximately 60 miles southwest of Gainesville, this county-owned public-use facility serves the community’s general aviation needs with a single 2,335-foot runway, which easily accommodates single-engine general aviation aircraft.

Clay/Bradford Counties

While it is proximate to major airports in Jacksonville and Gainesville, the Keystone Airpark is the only general aviation airport convenient to the local communities in Clay and Bradford Counties. With two runways, the longest at 5,044 feet, the airpark can support most general aviation/business jet aircraft.

Columbia County

This city-owned public-use airport is equipped with two runways, one 8,003 feet x 150 feet and the other 4,000 feet x 150 feet, and can accommodate aircraft as large as the C130, KC10, and Boeing 747, 757, and 767. With full-service FBO services, the Airport supports a variety of activities including flight training, corporate operations, law enforcement and recreation.

Putnam County

This busy airport provides three intersecting runways, the longest of which is 6,003 feet, allowing it to accommodate mid-size general aviation/business jet aircraft. The Airport is served by two aircraft maintenance providers, a skydiving operator and a flight instruction business. Palatka-Kay is used frequently by government agencies.

Taylor County

Located three miles from the city of Perry, this public-use airport provides three runways, the longest at 5,010 feet to accommodate most general aviation aircraft. The Airport primarily supports corporate/business travel, with self-service refueling convenient for both local and transient users.

Suwannee County

Located approximately 85 miles west of Jacksonville, Suwannee County Airport serves the community’s general aviation needs with FBO services and a single 4,000-foot runway  to accommodate mid-size general aviation aircraft.

Levy County

Located just two miles from Williston’s central business district, this city-owned public use airport provides a 6,669-foot runway and a 4,704-foot runway. The Airport offers both Jet-A and Avgas, as well as a crew/courtesy car.

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