Editor’s note: This story originally appeared on Plane & Pilot.
Calling all Parrot Heads: There is a petition floating around to rename Key West International Airport (KEYW) in honor of Jimmy Buffett.
Petition Seeks to Rename Key West International After Jimmy Buffet
Buffett owned and flew several aircraft, including Falcons for touring and amphibious aircraft for hopping around the Keys.
Key Takeaways:
- A petition is circulating to rename Key West International Airport (KEYW) in honor of the late musician and aviator, Jimmy Buffett.
- Buffett, who passed away on September 1, 2023, had a significant connection to Key West, with the island lifestyle fueling his music and his flying passion.
- The petition rapidly gained thousands of signatures, proposing a renaming similar to other airports named after celebrities.
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