Veteran's Day

We would like to thank all veterans for their service and highlight our veterans on staff with Bartow Executive Airport:

John Helms: Navy

Tommy Martin: Army

Chuck Sabins: Air Force

Mel Parker: Army

Jeremy McArthur: Marines

Andy Solomon: Navy

Jim Porterfield: Marines

Cody Schlabach: Army

Meeting Rescheduled

The pre-award meeting for the Restaurant RFP has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 11, 2022 @ 2PM

Airport Updates - Hurricane Ian Recovery and Vacant Positions

• There is no electricity, air traffic control, or fuel at this time.

• The runways and aircraft movement areas are clear and operational.

• Applications for Customer Service Representative and Maintenance Technician are being accepted online.

For further information contact info@bartow-airport.com

Hurricane Ian Closure

FROM: John Helms, Executive Director

18:00 EDT today, the Bartow Executive Airport will remain open until 18:00 EDT under normal operations today, Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

After 18:00 EDT today, all facilities will be closed, FBO Services, Flight Training Operations, and Tower Operations will terminate through Thursday, September 29, 2022.

The Airport will be manned by essential personnel immediately after the storm passes for damage assessments and emergency operations.

Airport Facilities and FBO services will resume normal operations, Friday, September 29, 2022, as long as conditions allow.

Request for Proposals - Restaurant Lease

Please click the links below for details on the public meetings and request for proposals for the Bartow Executive Airport Restaurant Lease

Public Meetings Notice

Request for Proposals

Position Vacancy

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of maintenance technician. Please visit https://bartow-airport.com/careers to fill out an application.

The application process will close in 5 business days or will be left open until a candidate is hired.

Trunk or Treat 2022 - Save the Date

Save the date for Trunk or Treat - Thursday, October 20th starting at 5pm!

Candy, airplanes, food trucks, and more!

Genesis Caribbean Cuisine

August 18th is our next food truck event and back by popular demand is Genesis Caribbean Cuisine! They will be here from 11am-2pm serving lunch and 100LL will be discounted for the day.

Don’t forget to turn your lunch receipt into the front desk for a chance to win a free discovery flight!

3rd Thursday Food Truck

Thursday, 6/16/22, we will have We Roll Fatty’s for the first time as our newest food truck vendor.

100LL will be discounted and we will hold a raffle for the chance to win a free discovery flight. To enter bring your receipt from the food truck to the front counter.

1ST DRAG AND FLY @ KBOW

Gates open at 9AM Saturday 3/26/22!

St. Patrick's Day

This St. Patrick’s Day, 3/17/22, wear green and come by to grab some food from Tallulah’s Table by the Sea.

• AvGas will be discounted for the day

• Wear green for a free Bartow Flying Service magnet

• Turn in your lunch receipt for an entry into our Discovery Flight giveaway

Our museum will be open along with indoor and outdoor seating. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

February 17th!

3rd Thursday of every month is reserved for good eats and an opportunity to win a free discovery flight. If you are an aircraft owner - enjoy the 100LL discounts we have for the day. Click the link below to view the event details.

3rd Thursday Food Truck

So Ready for Thursday!

Tallulah’s Table By The Sea will be here on the airside ramp from 11am to 2pm this Thursday serving lunch. If you have not heard of them before search for them through Facebook to see what they offer. Our taste buds are ready!

We will have 100LL discounted at both the self serve pump and from the full service truck. The weather has been great for eating outside while taking in the views of the different aircraft coming in and out.

*Don’t forget to turn your receipt into the front desk for an entry into the free discovery flight raffle*

Food Truck This Thursday!

This Thursday from 11-2 we will be hosting Big Baby Bitez food truck on the airside ramp. We will also have 100LL discounted for the day and will be giving away a free discovery flight. To enter into the raffle just simply bring the front desk your receipt from the food truck. Don’t forget your halloween goody bag :)

Job Posting - Air Operations Technician

The Air Operation Technician position has been posted on our careers page and will close on Monday October 18, 2021 at 3:00 PM.

Please contact 863-533-1195 for questions about benefits, the job description, or any other questions you may have.

This advertisement reflects the new starting salary of $15 an hour for this position.

Job Posting - Air Operations Technician

* Update * position will remain open for applications until Thursday, September 30th, 2021 3:00PM.

The Air Operation Technician position has been posted on our careers page and will close on September 24, 2021 at 3:00 PM.

Please contact 863-533-1195 for questions about benefits, the job description, or any other questions you may have.

Two Weeks Until Food Truck Friday!

Taco Riendo will be at the airport on Friday July 30th from 11-2 serving lunch for our pilots, students, staff, and visitors.

Drop by for a bite to eat and check out our museum, flight school, and discounted fuel prices.

*We will have a raffle for a free discovery flight, to enter bring your Taco Riendo receipt to the front desk for an entry.*

Job Posting - Maintenance Technician

The maintenance technician job position has posted on our careers page and will close Monday, July 19th at 17:00.

One Week Left! Food, Fuel Discounts, and Sales!

Next Friday, June 25th, we will host our first food truck event. These events are open to the public by way of car, aircraft, or walking in from the industrial complex. The food truck will be open from 11-2, the airbase museum will be open for viewing, and we will have flight school representatives available if you have any questions for us.

Bundle and SAVE! - Purchase a stainless steel insulated water bottle and a tank top for $30.

Now here’s the extra good stuff for pilots on food truck Fridays - you receive a fuel discount for coming in that day. If you are a local tenant, the discount is more. Self-serve will be discounted $0.10/gallon and full-service will be $0.20/ gallon. On full serve, based customers already receive a 20 cent discount so this will stack. In other words, based customers requesting fuel on the 25th will receive a $0.40/ gallon discount. Come on in and take advantage of all the goodness!

Calling All Aviation and Food Lovers!

Food Truck Friday

Stop by Friday June 25th from 11AM - 2PM on the airside ramp for some delicious food from one of our local food trucks. This will be a monthly event featuring different food vendors each month. Fly-in, drive-in, or walk-in!