Background

Albert Whitted Municipal Airport is owned and operated by the City of St. Petersburg, providing convenient access by air to the city’s downtown waterfront, business district and urban communities. The Airport is located just blocks away from hotels, restaurants, museums, shopping and more. The 110-acre facility handles approximately 80,000 general aviation aircraft operations annually and is the home base to an estimated 185 aircraft. The airport provides various aviation services including flight training, aircraft charter and rentals, aircraft and helicopter maintenance, aircraft detailing, avionics, pilot supplies, banner towing, and sightseeing tours.

Besides commercial and private general aviation, many important organizations also utilize the Albert Whitted Airport for aviation support functions of their life-saving missions. These include the Civil Air Patrol, Bayflight Medavac and various organ transplant flying services.

In October 2007 the City completed construction on a 10,600sq/ft Terminal Building. Bay Air Flying Services, Inc. has moved their main FBO operation over to the new Building and is re-named St. Petersburg Flying Services. Future tenants of the building include a restaurant, rental car, and other specialized aviation operators.

Pilot Information

Albert Whitted Airport has two runways. Runway 6/24 is 3,677’ long and 75’ wide with a displaced threshold on Runway 6. Runway 18/36 is 2,865’ long and 150’ wide. Runways 6, 18 and 36 all have RNAV approaches. The control tower is open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. 7 days per week. Both runways have pilot controlled lighting for nighttime landings. Pilots can link to http://www.airnav.com/airport/KSPG for more detailed information on Albert Whitted.

Airport Activities

Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society - www.albertwhittedairport.org
Airport tours, education center, National Airlines museum, monthly pancake breakfasts and other special events. - (727) 822-1532. Group tours are available by appointment. Call Don Morris at (727) 422-8544 or Terri Griner at (727) 822-1532 for more information.

St. Petersburg Airfest - For more information on upcoming Air shows go to www.stpetersburgairfest.com.

Young Eagles Program - Provides free flights for young people between the ages of 9 & 17. Call Bill Buston (727) 894-2072 to get more information or log onto their web site www.eaa47.org.