Ocala International Airport

Matthew Grow
Airport Director

750 SW 60th Avenue
Ocala, Florida 34474

Phone: (352) 629-8377
Fax: (352) 861-2227
E-Mail Address: Airport@ocalafl.org

After being relocated to a suitable location, the Ocala International Airport began in 1968 with one runway served by Eastern and then Allegheny Commuter Airlines. Scheduled air service was discontinued in the early 1980's, however the original facilities were expanded over the years to include a 3,000' crosswind runway, an extended main runway out to 6,900', an all weather instrument landing approach, and FAA Part 139 certification.  Due to several factors including current runway length and strength, economic issues related to the operations of competing airports such as Gainesville, Orlando and Tampa Airport's, the likelihood of scheduled air carrier service returning to Ocala is unlikely.

The City intends to concentrate on operating the airport as a general aviation facility, improving the current infrastructures to levels designed to accommodate air cargo and other large non-scheduled aviation activities.

Ocala International Airport / Jim Taylor Field Policy Statement

The City of Ocala will promote the Ocala International Airport as a premier general aviation airport serving commercial, industrial and corporate needs of the City of Ocala and Marion County.  The City intends to concentrate on operating the airport as a general aviation facility, expanding current infrastructures to accommodate large aviation activities, while maintaining high levels of service to its tiedown and t-hangar clientele.  The Ocala International Airport will be operated with fiscal responsibility and responsiveness to the needs of its users and tenants.  The vacant Airport land shall be marketed to its highest and best use to ensure the financial viability of the City-owned facility. The City encourages the cooperation of private and public sector investment for the development of corporate hangars and other compatible uses at the Ocala International Airport.

The City will continue to cooperate with Marion County, airport neighbors and community residents to ensure the airport and its surrounding environment are compatible.

The City recognizes the Ocala Airport Advisory Board as an advisory community group and will utilize this voice to assist in providing input for the development and implementation of airport progress, and to provide a means of positive communication with airport users.