Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat at the Bartow Executive Airport will be held on Friday October 13th. Vendors interested in attending please email: Kristina

Gates to the event for attendees will open at 5PM and expected attendance is 2,000 people. Vendors will need to be in their assigned area by 4:30PM when vehicle traffic to the parking areas close.

Pilot Study Group - 7/20/23 @ 12PM

*If you are an AOPA member and sign up individually for the webinar through the AOPA you will be eligible for a Wings Credit.*

Bid Solicitation

Please visit the link below to view information regarding the bid solicitation for:

T-HANGAR TAXILANE REHABILITATION PROJECT

This project is to rehabilitate and widen hangar and T-hangar access taxilanes at the Bartow Executive Airport. Rehabilitation includes milling & resurfacing of existing asphalt pavement and full depth reconstruction (asphalt and base material) of pavement sections in poor condition or requiring grade correction. The project also includes grading of shoulder areas, grading of several infield areas, drainage system modifications, installation of a new stormwater collection system, pavement marking, and other associated work.

Good Friday and Easter Closures

Good Friday Closures

Administration and Maintenance Offices will be closed in observance of Good Friday and will reopen Monday 4/10/23.

Easter Sunday Closures

Administration, Maintenance, Air Traffic Control, Fixed Based Operations, and the Flying Service will all be closed in observance of the Easter holiday and will reopen Monday 4/10/23.

Friday 3/31 One Stop Food Truck 11AM-2PM

ONE STOP! Seriously because they have a little bit of everything check out the menu below:

3rd Thursday Food Truck

Heifers Be Trippin’ will be here March 16th from 11-2 on the airside ramp selling lunch to the public.

Group fly-ins are welcome!

Wrapping Things Up for Christmas

Administration and maintenance will be closed this Friday, December 23rd and reopening Tuesday, December 27th.

The tower and flight school will be closed on Sunday, December 25th and reopening Monday, December 26th.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

PS - Come in this week for a discovery flight gift certificate for your loved one. The gift of flight will last a lifetime

Air Traffic Control - Position Vacancy

We are accepting applications for the position of Air Traffic Control. Follow the link to view the position requirements and application. Pay is dependent on experience. Applications will be accepted through 5pm December 9, 2022 and interviews will be scheduled thereafter. The application link will remain active until a candidate has completed the onboarding process.

https://bartow-airport.com/careers

Veteran's Day

We would like to thank all veterans for their service and highlight our veterans on staff with Bartow Executive Airport:

John Helms: Navy

Tommy Martin: Army

Chuck Sabins: Air Force

Mel Parker: Army

Jeremy McArthur: Marines

Andy Solomon: Navy

Jim Porterfield: Marines

Cody Schlabach: Army

Meeting Rescheduled

The pre-award meeting for the Restaurant RFP has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 11, 2022 @ 2PM

Airport Updates - Hurricane Ian Recovery and Vacant Positions

• There is no electricity, air traffic control, or fuel at this time.

• The runways and aircraft movement areas are clear and operational.

• Applications for Customer Service Representative and Maintenance Technician are being accepted online.

For further information contact info@bartow-airport.com

Hurricane Ian Closure

FROM: John Helms, Executive Director

18:00 EDT today, the Bartow Executive Airport will remain open until 18:00 EDT under normal operations today, Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

After 18:00 EDT today, all facilities will be closed, FBO Services, Flight Training Operations, and Tower Operations will terminate through Thursday, September 29, 2022.

The Airport will be manned by essential personnel immediately after the storm passes for damage assessments and emergency operations.

Airport Facilities and FBO services will resume normal operations, Friday, September 29, 2022, as long as conditions allow.

Request for Proposals - Restaurant Lease

Please click the links below for details on the public meetings and request for proposals for the Bartow Executive Airport Restaurant Lease

Public Meetings Notice

Request for Proposals

Position Vacancy

We are currently seeking candidates for the position of maintenance technician. Please visit https://bartow-airport.com/careers to fill out an application.

The application process will close in 5 business days or will be left open until a candidate is hired.

Trunk or Treat 2022 - Save the Date

Save the date for Trunk or Treat - Thursday, October 20th starting at 5pm!

Candy, airplanes, food trucks, and more!

Genesis Caribbean Cuisine

August 18th is our next food truck event and back by popular demand is Genesis Caribbean Cuisine! They will be here from 11am-2pm serving lunch and 100LL will be discounted for the day.

Don’t forget to turn your lunch receipt into the front desk for a chance to win a free discovery flight!

3rd Thursday Food Truck

Thursday, 6/16/22, we will have We Roll Fatty’s for the first time as our newest food truck vendor.

100LL will be discounted and we will hold a raffle for the chance to win a free discovery flight. To enter bring your receipt from the food truck to the front counter.

1ST DRAG AND FLY @ KBOW

Gates open at 9AM Saturday 3/26/22!

St. Patrick's Day

This St. Patrick’s Day, 3/17/22, wear green and come by to grab some food from Tallulah’s Table by the Sea.

• AvGas will be discounted for the day

• Wear green for a free Bartow Flying Service magnet

• Turn in your lunch receipt for an entry into our Discovery Flight giveaway

Our museum will be open along with indoor and outdoor seating. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

February 17th!

3rd Thursday of every month is reserved for good eats and an opportunity to win a free discovery flight. If you are an aircraft owner - enjoy the 100LL discounts we have for the day. Click the link below to view the event details.

3rd Thursday Food Truck