FDOT Construction Update
US 17 from Spirit Lake Road to Bomber Road
Expect daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, through Wednesday, October 4, 2023.
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Now hiring an Air Traffic Control Specialist at Bartow Airport Careers!
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat at the Bartow Executive Airport will be held on Friday October 13th. Vendors interested in attending please email: Kristina
Gates to the event for attendees will open at 5PM and expected attendance is 2,000 people. Vendors will need to be in their assigned area by 4:30PM when vehicle traffic to the parking areas close.
Pilot Study Group - 7/20/23 @ 12PM
*If you are an AOPA member and sign up individually for the webinar through the AOPA you will be eligible for a Wings Credit.*
Bid Solicitation
Please visit the link below to view information regarding the bid solicitation for:
T-HANGAR TAXILANE REHABILITATION PROJECT
This project is to rehabilitate and widen hangar and T-hangar access taxilanes at the Bartow Executive Airport. Rehabilitation includes milling & resurfacing of existing asphalt pavement and full depth reconstruction (asphalt and base material) of pavement sections in poor condition or requiring grade correction. The project also includes grading of shoulder areas, grading of several infield areas, drainage system modifications, installation of a new stormwater collection system, pavement marking, and other associated work.
Good Friday and Easter Closures
Good Friday Closures
Administration and Maintenance Offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday and will reopen Monday 4/10/23.
Easter Sunday Closures
Administration, Maintenance, Air Traffic Control, Fixed Based Operations, and the Flying Service will all be closed in observance of the Easter holiday and will reopen Monday 4/10/23.
Friday 3/31 One Stop Food Truck 11AM-2PM
ONE STOP! Seriously because they have a little bit of everything check out the menu below:
3rd Thursday Food Truck
Heifers Be Trippin’ will be here March 16th from 11-2 on the airside ramp selling lunch to the public.
Group fly-ins are welcome!
Wrapping Things Up for Christmas
Administration and maintenance will be closed this Friday, December 23rd and reopening Tuesday, December 27th.
The tower and flight school will be closed on Sunday, December 25th and reopening Monday, December 26th.
We wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
PS - Come in this week for a discovery flight gift certificate for your loved one. The gift of flight will last a lifetime
Air Traffic Control - Position Vacancy
We are accepting applications for the position of Air Traffic Control. Follow the link to view the position requirements and application. Pay is dependent on experience. Applications will be accepted through 5pm December 9, 2022 and interviews will be scheduled thereafter. The application link will remain active until a candidate has completed the onboarding process.
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
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!
