Naples Muni Airport
Naples, Florida, United States
Noise Abatement Information - Last update 04/29/2019
Overview
Naples is EXTREMELY NOISE SENSITIVE in all directions.
Please utilize quiet departure and arrival techniques and avoid low flight over residential areas. Whenever possible, FLY NEIGHBORLY – MAINTAIN 2,000’ above ground level over residential neighborhoods.
NOTE: These procedures are not intended to preempt the responsibilities of the pilot-in-command for safe aircraft operations. Recommended procedures are not intended to conflict with instructions from ATC or those which are the exclusive authority of the FAA.
Temporary Information
The AirNav and FAA charts and diagrams for Naples Municipal Airport (APF/KAPF) may not be updated to reflect the new paved safety areas and increased TODA to 5,800 ft. for Runway 5-23.
See “Images / Diagrams” section.
- New run-up block located at Alpha1.*
Mandatory Restrictions
All Runways | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival & Departure
The following operations are formally prohibited at APF for noise abatement purposes:
1. Stage 1 jet operations (24 hours).
2, Stage 2 jet operations (24 hours).
3. Maintenance runups between 10 pm and 7 am.
The following categories of aircraft are exempt from these three restrictions:
A. Aircraft operated by the United States of American or the State of Florida.
B. Law enforcement, emergency, fire or rescue aircraft operated by any county, city or state or other governmental agency.
C. Any aircraft operated for bona fide emergency purposes, such as Lifeguard Flights as defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Such operator shall notify the Director of Operations of the emergency before conducting the operation, if at all possible, and shall in all cases complete and submit a form furnished by the Airport Authority stating the details of such emergency, not later than 48 hours after the operation is conducted. All persons conducting any operation under this exception shall operate under the guidelines of Federal Aviation Regulations and shall make available to the Executive Director, upon reasonable request all records and documentation relating thereto.
Curfews
All Runways | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival & Departure
All operations are strongly discouraged at the airport from 10 pm to 7 am, the “Voluntary Nighttime Curfew” period.
If operations must be conducted during the Voluntary Nighttime Curfew period, landings on Runway 23 and departures on Runway 5 are strongly preferred, winds and air traffic permitting.
The Authority staff log all operations conducted during the Voluntary Nighttime Curfew period and post the tail numbers, times of operation, and runways used on the airport’s website.
As discussed under the “APU” tab, operators are requested to refrain from use of APUs or other non-electric ground power units during the Voluntary Nighttime Curfew period.
As discussed under the “Mandatory Restrictions” tab, maintenance runups are formally prohibited during the curfew hours. This prohibition is mandatory, not voluntary.
Images / Diagrams
All Runways | Aircraft Categories: A & B | Arrival & Departure
Recommended Piston Propeller Procedures (click figure for larger version)

Runways: 05, 14, 23 & 32 | Aircraft Categories: B, C, D & E | Arrival & Departure
Recommended Turbine Fixed-Wing Procedures (click figure for larger version)

All Runways | Aircraft Category HELI | Arrival & Departure
Recommended Helicopter Procedures (click figure for larger version)

All Runways | Aircraft Categories: A & B | Arrival & Departure
Recommended Piston Propeller Procedures (click figure for larger version)

All Runways | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival & Departure
Updated Airport Diagram (click figure for larger version)

Arrivals
Runways: 05, 14, 23 & 32 | Aircraft Categories: B, C, D & E | Arrival Only
All jet operators are rquested to use the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) approach and landing procedures.
Runways: 05 & 14 | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival Only
All operators are requested to fly approaches at or above the 3.5 degree PAPI angle on Runways 5 and 14.
Runways: 23 & 32 | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival Only
All oerators are requested to fly approaches at or above the 3.0 degree PAPI angle on Runways 23 and 32.
Departures
Runways: 05, 14, 23 & 32 | Aircraft Categories: B, C, D & E | Departure Only
All jet operators are rquested to use the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) “close-in” noise abatement departure procedure.
All Runways | Aircraft Categories: A & B | Departure Only
All propeller-driven aircraft are requested to climb out at Vy (best rate of climb). Reduce power from take-off power to climb power as soon as safe and practical.
All Runways | All Aircraft Categories | Departure Only
Do not make any turns until past the departure end of the runway.
Preferential Runways
Aircraft Categories: A, B, C, D & E | Arrival & Departure
Runway 5 is the preferred departure runway and Runway 23 is the preferred arrival runway, 24 hours a day, winds and air traffic permitting.
Preferential Instrument Procedures
Runway 23 | Aircraft Categories: B, C, D & E | Departure Only
Please use the NAPLES TWO departure when safe and practical.
Runway 05 | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival Only
Please use the RNAV (GPS) RWY 5 approach and follow the published approach profile, when safe and practical.
Runway 23 | All Aircraft Categories | Arrival Only
Please use the RNAV (GPS) RWY 23 approach and follow the published approach profile, when safe and practical.
Pattern Altitudes
ALL VALUES ARE MSL (FEET)
All Runways | All Aircraft Categories
Pattern altitude is 1,009’ MSL (1,000’ AAE). Keep normal traffic pattern to within 1/2 to 1 mile of runway.
Maintain 2,000’ AGL or higher over residential areas outside traffic pattern whenever feasible.
APU Use
Operators are requested to refrain from use of APUs or other non-electric ground power units (GPUs) from 10 pm to 7 am.
Engine Runup
Maintenance runups are prohibited between 10 pm and 7 am, with the following exceptions:
A. Aircraft operated by the United States of American or the State of Florida.
B. Law enforcement, emergency, fire or rescue aircraft operated by any county, city or state or other governmental agency.
C. Any aircraft operated for bona fide emergency purposes, such as Lifeguard Flights as defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Such operator shall notify the Director of Operations of the emergency before conducting the operation, if at all possible, and shall in all cases complete and submit a form furnished by the Airport Authority stating the details of such emergency, not later than 48 hours after the operation is conducted. All persons conducting any operation under this exception shall operate under the guidelines of Federal Aviation Regulations and shall make available to the Executive Director, upon reasonable request all records and documentation relating thereto.
Flight Training
Jets and large aircraft are requested to refrain from conducting multiple approaches and closed traffic patterns on a 24-hour basis.
Pilots are requested to refrain from conducting any training operations from 10 pm to 7 am, the “Voluntary Nighttime Curfew” period, and to conduct 10 or fewer repetetive touch-and-go operations from 7 am to 10 pm.
Please keep normal traffic pattern to witnin 1/2 to 1 mile of the airport.
Community Groups/Info
A 9 member Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC) meets regularly to review the noise abatement program and make appropriate recommendations to airport staff and the Authority. NCC members are local residents and pilots who volunteer their time and expertise to help maintain a high quality of life in Naples. Information is available at http://www.flynaples.com/noise-abatement/noise-committee
Stage II
Stage 1 and 2 jet operations are banned 24 hours a day, with the following exceptions:
A. Aircraft operated by the United States of American or the State of Florida.
B. Law enforcement, emergency, fire or rescue aircraft operated by any county, city or state or other governmental agency.
C. Any aircraft operated for bona fide emergency purposes, such as Lifeguard Flights as defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Such operator shall notify the Director of Operations of the emergency before conducting the operation, if at all possible, and shall in all cases complete and submit a form furnished by the Airport Authority stating the details of such emergency, not later than 48 hours after the operation is conducted. All persons conducting any operation under this exception shall operate under the guidelines of Federal Aviation Regulations and shall make available to the Executive Director, upon reasonable request all records and documentation relating thereto.
Stage III
From 10 pm to 7 am, all Stage 3 operations are strongly discouraged, with the following exceptions:
A. Aircraft operated by the United States of American or the State of Florida.
B. Law enforcement, emergency, fire or rescue aircraft operated by any county, city or state or other governmental agency.
C. Any aircraft operated for bona fide emergency purposes, such as Lifeguard Flights as defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Such operator shall notify the Director of Operations of the emergency before conducting the operation, if at all possible, and shall in all cases complete and submit a form furnished by the Airport Authority stating the details of such emergency, not later than 48 hours after the operation is conducted. All persons conducting any operation under this exception shall operate under the guidelines of Federal Aviation Regulations and shall make available to the Executive Director, upon reasonable request all records and documentation relating thereto.
From 10 pm to 7 am, all maintenance runups are prohibited, with the following exceptions:
A. Aircraft operated by the United States of American or the State of Florida.
B. Law enforcement, emergency, fire or rescue aircraft operated by any county, city or state or other governmental agency.
C. Any aircraft operated for bona fide emergency purposes, such as Lifeguard Flights as defined in the Federal Aviation Regulations. Such operator shall notify the Director of Operations of the emergency before conducting the operation, if at all possible, and shall in all cases complete and submit a form furnished by the Airport Authority stating the details of such emergency, not later than 48 hours after the operation is conducted. All persons conducting any operation under this exception shall operate under the guidelines of Federal Aviation Regulations and shall make available to the Executive Director, upon reasonable request all records and documentation relating thereto.
Noise Ordinance
See “Mandatory Restrictions” tab.
DISCLAIMER
Disclaimer
NOTE: The noise abatement procedures presented on this website for APF are not intended to preempt the responsibilities of the pilot-in-command for safe aircraft operations. Recommended procedures are not intended to conflict with instructions from Federal Aviation Adminstration (FAA) Air Traffic Control (ATC) or those which are the exclusive authority of the FAA.
Airport Contact Info
Name: | Raul Estrada, Commercial Terminal/Security Manager |
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Phone: | 239-643-0733 |
Noise Hotline: | 239-643-1879 |
Fax: | 239-262-7438 |
Email: | restrada@flynaples.com |
Web Address: | http://www.flynaples.com/index.php |
Noise Complaint Address: | http://www.flynaples.com/noise-abatement/noise-abatement-for-pilots |
Address: | Naples Airport Authority 160 Aviation Drive North Naples FL 34104-3568 |
NBAA Procedures
AOPA Noise Awareness Steps (Not Applicable)
Not applicable.
Reverse Thrust (No Restrictions)
No restrictions
Intersection Takeoffs (No Restrictions)
No restrictions
Flight Track Monitoring (None)
None
Noise Monitoring (None)
None
Prior Permission (PPR) Operations (None)
None
Airport Maps
Airport Contact
Name: | Raul Estrada, Commercial Terminal/Security Manager |
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Phone: | 239-643-0733 |
Noise: | 239-643-1879 |
Fax: | 239-262-7438 |
Address: |
Naples Airport Authority 160 Aviation Drive North Naples FL 34104-3568 |
Weather Data

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Airport Data
Elevation: | 8 ft |
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City: | Naples, Florida, United States |
Sectional Chart: | Miami |
Flight Service: | Miami FSS |
Control Tower: | Yes |
Wind Indicator: | Yes |
Fuel: | 100LLA |