Marco Island Air Service: Past, Present, & Future

PAST

Founded in 1972, Marco Island Airways was the regional airline that made Marco what it is today. The airline was started by the Deltona Corporation to bring prospective buyers from Miami (and other locations) to Marco Island. Deltona were the first developers that visioned Marco as it is today. When they first commenced operations in 1973, Marco Island Airways flew non-stop flights between the Marco Island airport and Miami. They soon started flying to other locations such as Lakeland, FL and the Bahamas. In 1986 they were merged with Provincetown-Boston Airline. In 1989, commercial air service to Marco Island would be discontinued. 

PRESENT

Marco Island Executive Airport (MRK, MKY) mostly sees charter planes and flight schools. Other organizations such as the United States Air Force Auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, also use the airport. Although it may seen quiet, MRK manages about 160 aircraft per day. Most planes only fly locally. 

FUTURE

Many proprietors have proposed airlines to fly out of Marco Island Airport. Some vary in routes; for example, San Marco Airways, a local's idea, was supposed to fly to popular locations such as Orlando, Miami, Key West, and Fort Meyers. In 2020, all planning was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There's still a possibility of commercial service. With the airport newly renovated, there is no better time but now to fly into Marco Island!