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| footnotes = Source: [[Federal Aviation Administration]]<ref name="FAA">{{FAA-airport|ID=FMY|use=PU|own=PU|site=03198.*A}}. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective May 31, 2012.</ref>
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'''Page Field''' {{airport codes|FMY|KFMY|FMY}} is a public airport three miles south of [[Fort Myers, Florida|Fort Myers]], in [[Lee County, Florida]]. It is owned by the Lee County Port Authority;<ref name="FAA" /> the [[National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]] for 2011–2015 [[FAA airport categories|categorized]] it as a ''[[reliever airport]]''.<ref>
'''Page Field''' {{airport codes|FMY|KFMY|FMY}} is a public airport located in [[Fort Myers, Florida|Fort Myers]], in [[Lee County, Florida]], United States. It is owned by the Lee County Port Authority;<ref name="FAA" /> the [[National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]] for 2011–2015 [[FAA airport categories|categorized]] it as a [[reliever airport]].<ref>
{{cite web
{{cite web
| url = http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/npias/reports/media/2011/npias_2011_appA.pdf
| url = http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/npias/reports/media/2011/npias_2011_appA.pdf
| title = 2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A | format = [[PDF]], 2.03 MB
| title = 2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A | format = [[PDF]], 2.03 MB
| work = [http://www.faa.gov/airports/planning_capacity/npias/reports/index.cfm?sect=2011 National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems]
| work = National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems
| publisher = Federal Aviation Administration | date = October 4, 2010
| publisher = Federal Aviation Administration | date = October 4, 2010
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== History ==
== History ==
{{see also|Page Field Army Airfield}}
{{see also|Page Field Army Airfield}}
Built in 1927 as a civil airport, Page Field was appropriated by the War Department at the beginning of [[World War II]]. Renamed '''Fort Myers Army Air Field''' and later, '''[[Page Field Army Airfield]]''', it was used by the [[United States Army Air Forces]] [[Third Air Force]] for antisubmarine patrols and conventional bomber training in the [[B-24 Liberator]]. The facility was returned to civil control of the State of Florida and then Lee County shortly after the end of the war.
Built in 1927 as a civil airport, Page Field was taken over by the War Department at the beginning of [[World War II]]. Renamed '''Fort Myers Army Air Field''' and later, '''[[Page Field Army Airfield]]''', it was used by the [[United States Army Air Forces]] [[Third Air Force]] for antisubmarine patrols and conventional bomber training in the [[B-24 Liberator]]. The facility returned to civil control of the State of Florida and then Lee County shortly after the end of the war.


The June 1949 chart shows 5000-ft runway 4, 4960-ft runway 9 and 5030-ft runway 13.
The June 1949 chart shows 5000-ft runway 4, 4960-ft runway 9 and 5030-ft runway 13.


[[National Airlines (NA)|National Airlines]] started flights at Page Field in the 1930s; in April 1957 they were still the only airline, with six departures a day. In the 1950s the army barracks were replaced with a small terminal on the south side of the field, which was expanded in 1960. A new terminal was built in the mid-1970s on the north side of Page Field.
[[National Airlines (NA)|National Airlines]] started flights at Page Field in the 1930s; in April 1957, it was still the only airline, with six departures a day. In the 1950s, the [[U.S. Army]] barracks were replaced with a small terminal on the south side of the field, which was expanded in 1960. A new terminal on the north side of Page Field opened on November 1, 1975.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wings Of Man Welcome Here |url=https://newspapers.com/image/213480581/?terms=page%20field&match=1 |access-date=17 October 2023 |agency=The News-Press |date=1 November 1975}}</ref>


As of 1981, the airport was served by [[Air Florida]], [[Delta Air Lines|Delta]], [[Eastern Air Lines|Eastern]], [[Florida Airlines]], [[Northwest Airlines|Northwest]], [[Pan American World Airways|Pan Am]], Sun Air, [[Trans World Airlines|TWA]], and [[United Airlines|United]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.departedflights.com/RSW81p1.html|title=RSW81p1|website=www.departedflights.com|access-date=2017-09-01}}</ref>
National 727s were the first jets at FMY, in winter 1965–66; FMY's longest runway was 5,002 feet. Except for commuter airlines, National was alone at FMY until, [[Eastern Air Lines]] arrived in December of 1975, a month after the new terminal opened.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Davis |first1=Miller |title=Eastern's First Flight Here Is Given Gala Welcome |url=https://newspapers.com/image/213505372/?terms=Eastern%27s%20First%20Flight%20Here%20Is%20Given%20Gala%20Welcome&match=1 |access-date=17 October 2023 |agency=The News-Press |date=11 December 1975}}</ref> In 1981, the airport was served by [[Air Florida]], [[Delta Air Lines]], [[Eastern Air Lines]], [[Florida Airlines]], [[Northwest Airlines]], [[Pan American World Airways]] (Pan Am), Sun Air, [[Trans World Airlines]] (TWA), and [[United Airlines]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.departedflights.com/RSW81p1.html|title=RSW81p1|website=www.departedflights.com|access-date=2017-09-01}}</ref>


After [[Airline Deregulation Act|deregulation of the airline industry in 1978]], it soon became apparent that Page Field was too small to meet future demand. In 1983, the region's airline flights moved to the new Southwest Florida Regional Airport, now called [[Southwest Florida International Airport]] (RSW). Page Field is a designated FAA reliever airport for RSW and has only general aviation and business traffic.
After [[Airline Deregulation Act|deregulation of the airline industry in 1978]], it became clear that Page Field was too small for future demand, and on May 14, 1983, the airlines moved to the new Southwest Florida Regional Airport, now called [[Southwest Florida International Airport]] (RSW). Page Field is a designated FAA reliever airport for RSW and has only general aviation, military, and business traffic.

Since May 14, 1983 through the end of 2019, Page Field has handled 3,483,598 aircraft operations, average 94,506 annually. In 1987, the airport experienced its busiest year ever, with 120,921 aircraft operations.


== Facilities==
== Facilities==
[[File:Base Operations at Page Field.jpg|thumb|left|Base Operations at Page Field opened August 2011]]
[[File:Base Operations at Page Field.jpg|thumb|left|Base Operations at Page Field opened August 2011]]


Page Field covers 670 [[acre]]s (271 [[hectare|ha]]) at an [[elevation]] of 17 feet (5 m). It has two [[asphalt]] [[runway]]s: 5/23 is 6,406 by 150 feet (1,953 x 46 m) and 13/31 is 4,912 by 150 feet (1,497 x 46 m).<ref name="FAA" />
Page Field covers 588 [[acre]]s (238 [[hectare|ha]]) at an [[elevation]] of 17 feet (5 m). It has two [[Asphalt concrete|asphalt]] paved [[runway]]s: 5/23 is 6,406 by 150 feet (1,953 x 46 m) and 13/31 is 4,910 by 150 feet (1,497 x 46 m).<ref name="FAA" />


In 2019, the airport handled 114,863 operations, an average of 314 per day. More than 400 aircraft are based at Page Field as of January 2020. There are 21 local businesses operating at FMY, including aviation-related flight training, charter, avionics and maintenance facilities, in addition to community tenants.<ref name="FAA" />
In 2015, the airport handled nearly 97,000. There are 300+ aircraft based at FMY.


In August 2011, a new terminal complex opened on the west side of Page Field. Base Operations at Page Field is a modern, state-of-the-art, 22,600-square-foot building. Concierge front desk service, pilot lounges, weather briefing, flight planning and executive conference rooms, free Wi-Fi and a gift shop are just a few of the many amenities and professional services offered at Base Operations. There is a 600,000-square-foot ramp with convenient business aircraft parking, 24,000 square feet of itinerant hangar space and full-service Jet A and Avgas, as well as self-serve Avgas. [http://flylcpa.com/uploads/newsfiles/file204.pdf News release issued by Lee County Port Authority]
In August 2011, a new terminal complex opened on the west side of Page Field. Base Operations at Page Field is a modern 22,600-square-foot building. Concierge front desk service, pilot lounges, weather briefing, flight planning and executive conference rooms, free Wi-Fi and a gift shop are offered at Base Operations. There is a 600,000-square-foot ramp with business aircraft parking, 24,000 square feet of itinerant hangar space and full-service Jet A and 100LL avgas, as well as self-serve 100LL avgas.


In October 2019, a new Multi-Use Hangar opened with 24,000 square feet, four crew offices and an additional 58,000 square feet of paved apron space to help address the seasonal demand for aircraft ramp parking.
The annual economic impact of Page Field is $109.3 million. [http://www.flylcpa.com/uploads/pagesfiles/1493.pdf 2014 Economic Impact Study conducted by Florida Department of Transportation]


The economic benefit of Page Field is $385 million annually according to the 2018 Florida Department of Transportation Economic Impact Study. [https://www.flylcpa.com/uploads/pagesfiles/2815.pdf 2018 Economic Impact Study conducted by Florida Department of Transportation]
== Charters==
Page Field Airport has two major charter services. Aeronautical Charters Inc. (ACI) is located on 325 Danley Drive, Fort Myers Fl, 33907.
Toll Free: 866-642-9562
Phone: 239-278-0101
Fax: 239-278-3179
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (call for after-hours service)
Email: chart@goflyaci.com
Website: www.goflyaci.com

Paragon Flight Charters
511 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: 239-274-3170
Fax: 239-274-3073
Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Website: www.paragoncharter.com

== Flight Training==

Beaver Aviation South
605 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
General Aviation Building, southeast side of field
Phone: 239-939-6010
Fax: 239-939-6011
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.beaveraviation.com/fl/flindex.htm

Edgar M. Fink, Master CFI
605 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
General Aviation Building, southeast side of field
Phone/Fax: 239-489-0443
Hours: By appointment
Email: edmfink@comcast.net

Fly Rite Aviation
605 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: 239-281-0436
Email: Chiggins87@yahoo.com

Paragon Flight Training
511 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Toll Free: 877-465-8892
Phone: 239-274-3170
Email: info@paragonflight.com
www.paragonflight.com

Str8 Up Aviation Helicopters
605 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Phone: 855-978-7887
Email: info@str8upaviation.com
www.str8upaviation.com

== Transportation==
Page Field Airport offers car rentals from Hertz Car Rentals. Their front desk is located inside the FBO to the right of the Front Entrance.
Hertz
5200 Captain Channing Page Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Located inside Base Operations FBO terminal
Phone: 239-931-3154
Hours: 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily
www.hertz.com

== Maintenance and Airport Services==

-Aircraft Detailing
Immaculate Flight, LLC
Phone: 888-858-5123
Fax: 616-825-6194
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Email: scheduling@immaculateflight.com
www.immaculateflight.com

Sharp Details
Phone: 561-307-8203
www.sharpdetails.com
-Aircraft Repair
Switlik Aviation Maintenance, Inc.
207 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Switlik Aviation Hangar, Southwest corner of field (approach end of Runway 5)
Phone: 239-936-3666
Fax: 239-936-3787
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (after hours on call)
Email: switav@comcast.net
www.switlikaviation.com

-Aircraft Sales
Southwind Aviation, Inc.
605 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
General Aviation Building, southeast side of field
Phone: 239-278-3113
Fax: 239-278-3103
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Email: sales@southwindav.com
www.southwindav.com

-Avionics
Tomlinson Avionics of Florida, Inc.
521 Danley Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Hangar C, South side of field
Phone: 239-936-6969
Fax: 239-936-5352
Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.tavionics.com

-Fuel
Fuels available include full-service Jet A, Jet A with Prist and 100LL avgas. Self-serve 100LL avgas and mogas is available on the Southeast Ramp off the approach end of Runway 31.

100LL Jet A Mogas
Full Service $4.37 $4.51 –
Self Service $3.87 – $4.80

== Pilot Information==
Air Traffic Control Tower
Operates 0700 to 2200 seven days a week
Phone: 239-936-7867

Frequency/Nav Aids
Tower Frequency: 119.0
ATIS: 123.725
Ground: 121.7
Clearance Delivery: 121.7
FSS Miami: 122.65 and 122.2
NOTE: From 2200 to 0000 or 0600 to 0700, please contact Fort Myers Approach on 126.8. From 0000 to 0600, please contact Miami Center on 134.75. (All times local)
ILS Runway 05: 110.7
RSW VOR: 111.8
WX ASOS Phone: 239-936-2318

Lights
Dusk to dawn

Traffic Pattern Altitude
1,000’ MSL for piston aircraft and 1,500’ MSL for turbine aircraft.

Letter Identifier
FMY

Page Field users may check weather conditions via an automated surface observation station (ASOS). To listen to the current weather broadcast, including winds, visibility, temperature, dewpoint and altimeter setting, please dial 239-936-2318.


== Awards ==
== Awards ==
* [[Florida Department of Transportation]] named Page Field the General Aviation Airport of the Year in 2002 and 2008.
* [[Florida Department of Transportation]] named Page Field the General Aviation Airport of the Year in 2002 and 2008.

==See also==
* [[List of airports in Florida]]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 01:30, 13 December 2023

For the World War II use of Page Field, see Page Field Army Airfield.
For Pagefield vehicles, see Pagefield.
Page Field
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerLee County Port Authority
ServesFort Myers, Florida
Elevation AMSL17 ft / 5 m
Coordinates26°35′12″N 081°51′48″W / 26.58667°N 81.86333°W / 26.58667; -81.86333
Websitewww.flyfmy.com
Maps
FAA diagram
FAA diagram
FMY is located in Florida
FMY
FMY
Location of airport
FMY is located in the United States
FMY
FMY
FMY (the United States)
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
5/23 6,406 1,953 Asphalt
13/31 4,910 1,497 Asphalt
Statistics (2019)
Aircraft operations114,863
Based aircraft244

Page Field (IATA: FMY, ICAO: KFMY, FAA LID: FMY) is a public airport located in Fort Myers, in Lee County, Florida, United States. It is owned by the Lee County Port Authority;[1] the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems for 2011–2015 categorized it as a reliever airport.[2]

History

[edit]
See also: Page Field Army Airfield

Built in 1927 as a civil airport, Page Field was taken over by the War Department at the beginning of World War II. Renamed Fort Myers Army Air Field and later, Page Field Army Airfield, it was used by the United States Army Air Forces Third Air Force for antisubmarine patrols and conventional bomber training in the B-24 Liberator. The facility returned to civil control of the State of Florida and then Lee County shortly after the end of the war.

The June 1949 chart shows 5000-ft runway 4, 4960-ft runway 9 and 5030-ft runway 13.

National Airlines started flights at Page Field in the 1930s; in April 1957, it was still the only airline, with six departures a day. In the 1950s, the U.S. Army barracks were replaced with a small terminal on the south side of the field, which was expanded in 1960. A new terminal on the north side of Page Field opened on November 1, 1975.[3]

National 727s were the first jets at FMY, in winter 1965–66; FMY's longest runway was 5,002 feet. Except for commuter airlines, National was alone at FMY until, Eastern Air Lines arrived in December of 1975, a month after the new terminal opened.[4] In 1981, the airport was served by Air Florida, Delta Air Lines, Eastern Air Lines, Florida Airlines, Northwest Airlines, Pan American World Airways (Pan Am), Sun Air, Trans World Airlines (TWA), and United Airlines.[5]

After deregulation of the airline industry in 1978, it became clear that Page Field was too small for future demand, and on May 14, 1983, the airlines moved to the new Southwest Florida Regional Airport, now called Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Page Field is a designated FAA reliever airport for RSW and has only general aviation, military, and business traffic.

Since May 14, 1983 through the end of 2019, Page Field has handled 3,483,598 aircraft operations, average 94,506 annually. In 1987, the airport experienced its busiest year ever, with 120,921 aircraft operations.

Facilities

[edit]
Base Operations at Page Field opened August 2011

Page Field covers 588 acres (238 ha) at an elevation of 17 feet (5 m). It has two asphalt paved runways: 5/23 is 6,406 by 150 feet (1,953 x 46 m) and 13/31 is 4,910 by 150 feet (1,497 x 46 m).[1]

In 2019, the airport handled 114,863 operations, an average of 314 per day. More than 400 aircraft are based at Page Field as of January 2020. There are 21 local businesses operating at FMY, including aviation-related flight training, charter, avionics and maintenance facilities, in addition to community tenants.[1]

In August 2011, a new terminal complex opened on the west side of Page Field. Base Operations at Page Field is a modern 22,600-square-foot building. Concierge front desk service, pilot lounges, weather briefing, flight planning and executive conference rooms, free Wi-Fi and a gift shop are offered at Base Operations. There is a 600,000-square-foot ramp with business aircraft parking, 24,000 square feet of itinerant hangar space and full-service Jet A and 100LL avgas, as well as self-serve 100LL avgas.

In October 2019, a new Multi-Use Hangar opened with 24,000 square feet, four crew offices and an additional 58,000 square feet of paved apron space to help address the seasonal demand for aircraft ramp parking.

The economic benefit of Page Field is $385 million annually according to the 2018 Florida Department of Transportation Economic Impact Study. 2018 Economic Impact Study conducted by Florida Department of Transportation

Awards

[edit]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d FAA Airport Form 5010 for FMY PDF. Federal Aviation Administration. Effective July 13, 2023.
  2. ^ "2011–2015 NPIAS Report, Appendix A" (PDF, 2.03 MB). National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Federal Aviation Administration. October 4, 2010.
  3. ^ "Wings Of Man Welcome Here". The News-Press. 1 November 1975. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  4. ^ Davis, Miller (11 December 1975). "Eastern's First Flight Here Is Given Gala Welcome". The News-Press. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  5. ^ "RSW81p1". www.departedflights.com. Retrieved 2017-09-01.
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