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 has been launched to rename Key West International Airport (KEYW) in honor of the late musician and aviator Jimmy Buffett.
- Buffett had a profound connection to the Florida Keys lifestyle and was a passionate pilot, owning various aircraft including the iconic *Hemisphere Dancer*.
- The petition quickly gathered close to 4,000 signatures in a single day, indicating strong public support for the proposal.
- The idea of naming airports after celebrities is not unprecedented, with examples like John Wayne Airport and Bob Hope Airport already existing.
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