Florida Bans ADS-B Fee Calculation at Airports

State says other methods must be used to compute and collect charges for aircraft weighing under 12,500 pounds.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

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Travis Tingle

Florida airports can no longer use ADS-B data to calculate or collect fees for aircraft weighing under 12,500 pounds. [Credit: Aspen Avionics]

Key Takeaways:

Florida has prohibited airports from using ADS-B data to calculate and collect landing or departure fees for most general aviation aircraft, reversing an earlier practice by some airports.
This ban is a victory for pilot advocacy groups and supported by federal authorities like the FAA and NTSB, who argue that using ADS-B for revenue generation could discourage its use as a critical safety tool.
Florida's action is part of a growing national movement, with other states considering similar legislation and calls for a uniform federal law to prevent ADS-B data from being used for non-safety, revenue-generating purposes.

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A handful of Florida airports in 2024 became the first in the nation to charge automated landing fees derived from ADS-B data. As of April, the practice is now prohibited statewide.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis last week signed SB 422, which restricts airports’ use of ADS-B data to calculate or collect charges for landings, departures, or entry into certain airspace. The provision covers aircraft weighing under 12,500 pounds and operating under Part 91.