Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport Boosts Local Business, Honors Aviation History

Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport (FAA id BKV) is reinforcing its role as Hernando County’s transportation and civic hub, supporting business aviation, flight training, recreational flying and community ceremonies while preserving local aviation history. Owned by the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners and managed from facilities on Flight Path Drive in Brooksville, the field offers multiple runways, instrument approaches and services that matter to residents and businesses across Brooksville and Spring Hill.

The airport operates with towered hours and provides pilot services and ground handling that enable corporate travel, flight instruction and local air traffic management. Instrument approaches including ILS and RNAV/GPS procedures, along with runway lighting and published communications frequencies, allow pilots to plan reliable operations in varying weather conditions and contribute to regional connectivity with the greater Tampa Bay area.

Beyond routine operations, BKV serves as a site for county functions and community events. Hernando County and local volunteers have used the airport grounds to preserve and interpret county aviation history, including a World War II memorial and related ribbon-cutting ceremonies. County offices have also utilized airport facilities for occasional relocations and public ceremonies, underscoring the airport’s flexibility as a public asset.

For local businesses, the airport is an economic engine. Its ability to handle business aviation and flight training attracts companies that value quick access to air transport, and it supports aviation-related jobs and services that circulate dollars through the local economy. For residents, the airport enhances emergency response capabilities and provides a venue for public gatherings that reinforce community identity.

Pilots and visitors should consult official FAA and airport sources and the Hernando County website for current NOTAMs, tower hours, instrument procedure charts and information on prior permission required (PPR) or parking before flying to BKV. Practical planning keeps general-aviation operations safe and maintains the airport’s availability for business and public use.

As Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport continues to balance day-to-day flight operations with historical preservation and community functions, Hernando County retains a versatile asset that connects local commerce to the broader region while honoring the county’s aviation past. For residents, that means improved access to services, potential job growth tied to aviation activity, and a public space where community events and emergency support can take wing.