NAPLES, Fla. - s4story -- .The Naples Airport Authority board has approved its 2026-30 strategic plan, an operational blueprint that outlines areas of focus for the coming year and beyond.

The board formally adopted its strategic plan on Sept. 17 after months of focus groups, workshops and discussions. The plan outlines the board's mission to provide a safe, efficient and financially sustainable airport that best serves the overall interests of the community. Its customer service vision is "Excellence from arrival to departure."

Five strategic pillars will guide the organization over the next five years:

• Organizational excellence, safety and accountability
• Strengthen governance and partnerships
• Oversee financial resources and infrastructure
• Advance economic and community value
• Promote quality of life for airport stakeholders and the community

Board members also identified goals that, if achieved, lead to operational excellence. An operating scorecard will track monthly progress throughout the year.

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"The board's strategic plan outlines our roadmap for success and reaffirms our organization's priorities," said Chris Rozansky, executive director of the Naples Airport Authority. "Naples Airport already has high standards and expectations, but this document will guide staff in our collective pursuit of excellence."

Additionally, the Naples Airport Authority board adopted its 2026-27 operating and capital budget, which includes a five-year forecast and amendments reflecting the anticipated return of commercial airline service.

Naples Airport Authority currently has no debt and does not receive local taxpayer support to fund operations; it relies primarily on aviation fuel sales, hangar leases and other user fees.

The operating budget includes $49,200,000 in revenue and $43,883,000 in expenses, creating a comfortable operating margin of 10.8%. The largest operating expenses include personnel, amortization and professional fees.

The capital budget of $37,864,322 includes $6,240,320 in funding from federal and state agencies. Capital funding will support the ongoing airfield lighting rehabilitation project, electrical vault replacement, replacement of roofs and doors on airport hangars, and other projects.

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Board members approved the budget plan at their Sept. 17 meeting. The Naples Airport Authority's fiscal year runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30.

Naples Airport's tenants include private and corporate aviation, air charter, aircraft maintenance and repair services, car rental brands and flight schools. It also is home to critical public services like law enforcement, fire protection, EMS, customs and mosquito control. The airfield serves as a staging hub for post-hurricane emergency rescue and recovery operations.

Naples Airport is currently negotiating an operating agreement with American Airlines, which intends to begin offering commercial airline service on Dec. 2. The operating budget estimates $1,110,000 in airline revenue, primarily through lease agreements and operating fees.

The Naples Airport Authority's annual budget and strategic plan are available at FlyNaples.com (https://www.flynaples.com/).