bay county airport

Airport to Double Parking Lot Size

January 7, 2011 • 3 comments

The new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport had record breaking numbers this past summer, despite local difficulties.  We had tons of traffic coming in, but we also had more traffic …

by Jason Koertge

St. Joe’s Granted Through-the-Fence Access at New Airport

November 30, 2010 • 0 comments

In a filing yesterday with the United States SEC, St. Joe announced that they’ve executed an agreement between the Airport District and their new commercial development on the new airport …

by Jason Koertge

New Airport Passenger Traffic UP 170% over 2009

November 10, 2010 • 12 comments

In case you’ve been wondering whether the construction of the new airport was in vain, 2010 passenger traffic since the new airport has been open is almost triple what it …

by Jason Koertge

Southwest Airlines Marketing Working

August 25, 2010 • 0 comments

One of the cool things about bringing in Southwest Airlines to the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport was that we get to take advantage of SWA’s amazing marketing success. …

by Jason Koertge

Airport Traffic up almost 200% Over Last Year, Despite Oil Crisis

August 2, 2010 • 7 comments

In a recent airport authority board meeting, Airport Director reported to the board that traffic at the new Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport was up almost 200% over the traffic …

by Jason Koertge

Video Preview of New Airport

May 19, 2010 • 3 comments

Having been under construction for two and a half years, the new airport in Panama City is finally about to open.  Dubbed Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport, the new facility …

by Jason Koertge

Southwest Airlines Top Four Destinations – YOU VOTED

December 15, 2009 • 23 comments

Well folks, the votes are in.  With just under 1,000 votes thrown into the pot, it would seem pretty apparent as to which destinations are clear favorites as to potential …

by Cebo Campbell

FAA Approves New Airport Extension to 10,000 Feet

November 30, 2009 • 3 comments

We’ve been waiting for it and now it’s here.  The FAA finally approved the runway extension at the new airport in West Bay to 10,000 feet.  Right now the runway …

by Cebo Campbell

Southwest Airlines Touts Panama City Addition

November 12, 2009 • 8 comments

Proud of their latest destination portfolio addition, Southwest Airlines included Panama City as one of their top stories in their first edition In A Nutshell email newsletter.  “Grab your beach …

by Jason Koertge

New Name for New Airport, again.

November 11, 2009 • 42 comments

Tuesday the Airport Authority met and again discussed the new name for the new airport that is currently under construction in North Bay County.  The Board met a few weeks …

by Jason Koertge