Naples Airport Reopens to Civilian Traffic

Hurricane Ian temporarily shutdown operations at several Florida airports, including Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF).

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 06:10 PM ET

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Collier County Sheriff helicopter surveys the damage. [Courtesy: Naples Airport Authority]

Key Takeaways:

Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF) has partially reopened to civilian traffic on a limited basis after being shut down by Hurricane Ian's storm surge, which caused significant flooding and damage.
Current operations are restricted to dawn-to-dusk hours due to damage to airport signage and the lighting system, and access to hangars is also limited.
Civilian pilots wishing to land must obtain prior permission, as repair crews worked to reopen the airport primarily to facilitate emergency and relief operations.

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Naples Municipal Airport (KAPF)—shut down by Hurricane Ian—reopened to civilian traffic on a limited basis Friday.

The airport, along with most of the city, was flooded by storm surge when Hurricane Ian came ashore Wednesday as a Category 4 storm, dragging boats inland and washing away homes and cars. The control tower resumed operation Friday morning, however, the airport is currently open from dawn to dusk only due to damage to airport signage and the lighting system. Access to hangars is also limited.