Million Air Breaks Ground in the Florida Keys

Million Air has broken ground on another FBO terminal at Marathon International Airport in the Florida Keys. In 2022, the company acquired the former Marathon Jet Center, which included two separate facilities—one 3,000-sq-ft Key West-style building for business jets and a smaller one to handle light general aviation. The former is a replacement for a terminal that was destroyed by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

Million Air will build a $4 million, 5,460-sq-ft terminal with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow to encompass the spirit of island hospitality. Designed to withstand coastal wind loads and corrosive marine conditions, the facility will be constructed from exterior materials suited for the local climate. Slated for completion by the end of the year, the facility is expected to take on the business aviation traffic, while the light general aviation activity will switch to the 3,000-sq-ft terminal.

The new two-story building will feature a pilot lounge with a flight-planning area, a conference room, a refreshment bar, and crew cars, as well as a full-service outdoor restaurant and bar area, allowing guests to enjoy the Florida Keys’ weather year-round. U.S. customs clearance is available on the airfield.

In addition, plans call for more than 10,000 sq ft of added green space to reinforce the company’s vision of “creating welcoming environments that prioritize comfort, aesthetics, and a strong sense of place.”

This development follows the chain’s recent addition of a $5 million fuel farm at KMTH.

“This new facility represents our long-term commitment to Marathon and to delivering an elevated experience for every guest who arrives at KMTH,” said Million Air CEO Roger Woolsey, adding that the company’s mission has always been to go beyond fueling aircraft. “We are excited to invest in infrastructure that not only serves aviation but also enhances the local community.”