Story ID: 435
Jet Aviation Breaks Ground In Miami
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The FBO will be the company's 13th location in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Word Count: 190
Ending months of speculation, Jet Aviation announced it has broken ground on a new FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (KOPF). The facility will occupy 27 acres on the bustling dedicated general aviation airport.
It will feature a silver LEED-certified 8,500-sq-ft terminal, a 4,800-sq-ft U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility for onsite clearance, 12.4 acres of ramp space, and a pair of 20,000-sq-ft hangars that can accommodate the latest ultra-long-range business jets.
“Adding Miami to our network is key to further strengthening our footprint in the U.S.,” said David Best, Jet Aviation’s senior v-p for regional operations Americas. “We are committed to growing in locations where our customers want us to be.”
He added that Florida is an important destination for business aviation and the company has built a reputation on service quality there with its Palm Beach facility, which has been in operation since 1985.
When the first phase of development is completed in third-quarter 2025, it will be the fifth FBO on the field, as well as Jet Aviation’s 13th location in the U.S. and its territories.