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 banned the use of ADS-B data for calculating automated landing fees for aircraft under 12,500 pounds operating under Part 91, reversing an earlier practice by some airports.
This decision is a win for aviation advocacy groups like AOPA and supported by the FAA and NTSB, who argue that using ADS-B for revenue generation discourages its adoption as a critical safety tool.
The ban, initiated in Florida and previously in Montana, is part of a growing nationwide effort, with several other states considering similar legislation.
There is a strong push for a federal law, such as the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act (PAPA), to uniformly prohibit the use of ADS-B data for non-safety purposes across the country.

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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.