Venice Municipal Airport Could See Hangar Rents, Tie-Down Fees Rise

Proposed changes would take effect January 1 should the Florida city council approve them.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

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Venice Municipal Airport users face increased hangar rents, tie-down rates, and fuel flowage fees. [Skyvector]

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Venice Municipal Airport (KVNC) proposes significant fee increases starting January 1, including T-hangar rents (53-147%), tie-down rates (up to $1,040), and fuel flowage fees (doubling to 10 cents/gallon).
The city justifies these changes, to be phased in over three years, by an independent appraisal showing current rates are well below market averages and haven't been comprehensively adjusted since 2007, aiming to ensure the airport's financial self-sustainability and fund maintenance.
Airport tenants are opposing the drastic rate hikes, arguing they are unjustified given the poor maintenance of existing hangars and fear being priced out, though they acknowledge some rent increase is overdue.

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Tenants and other users of Venice Municipal Airport (KVNC) in Florida could see higher T-hangar rents, tie-down fees, and fuel flowage fees as soon as January.

The Venice City Council on Tuesday heard a presentation about the proposed changes, which could see T-hangar rents increase between 53 and 147 percent depending on the size and type of hangar. Monthly tie-down rates could also rise from the current maximum of $240 to as high as $1,040 for the largest aircraft. Fuel flowage fees would jump from 5 cents to 10 cents per gallon.