Republic Airport

What Republic Airport does

Republic Airport (FAA code FRG) is a public-use general aviation airport located on 526 acres in East Farmingdale, New York, founded in 1928 by aviation pioneer Sherman Fairchild. The airport operates as a reliever facility for JFK and LaGuardia, positioned as "Long Island's Executive Airport," and serves business aviation, charter flights, flight training, and corporate travel within an hour of New York City. Owned by the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) since April 1983 and professionally managed by Avports, LLC under the advisory oversight of the Republic Airport Commission (created 1982), Republic Airport handles more than 158,000 aircraft operations annually, supports 1,694 airport-related jobs, and contributes $214 million in annual economic activity to Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

The airport's core infrastructure consists of two asphalt grooved runways—a 5,516-foot preferential Runway 01-19 and a 6,827-foot instrument Runway 14-32—plus an FAA Air Traffic Control Tower, an on-site U.S. Customs and Border Protection office (regular hours 0900–2200 ET, with 24-hour advance notice for international arrivals), and FAR Part 139 certification with ADG III operational capability for aircraft with wingspans of 79'–118' and tail heights of 30'–45'. Services are delivered through more than 30 tenant businesses, anchored by two Fixed Base Operators (Atlantic Aviation Long Island and Modern Aviation Farmingdale) and supplemented by six charter operators, ten-plus flight schools (including Academy of Aviation and SUNY Farmingdale State College), and providers of maintenance and avionics, fueling, cleaning, catering, aerial advertising (Skytypers), helicopter charter, casino charter flights to Borgata, and pilot supply retail. The airport also hosts the American Airpower Museum (WWII flying aircraft in Hangar 3) and a Garden of Remembrance memorial, and serves as a recurring filming location for major television and film productions.

Republic Airport's revenue model is fee-based, with all fees collected exclusively by NYSDOT rather than retained by the airport management entity. Revenue streams include monthly landing fees (minimum $2.50 for aircraft up to 5,000 lbs, scaling by weight above that threshold), monthly invoiced tie-down and hangar rentals via FBOs, monthly fuel flowage and terminal facility usage charges, annual commercial operating permits, quarterly utility billing for tenants, and transaction-based filming location fees set per State of New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations. Payments are processed through a third-party vendor (Paymentus Corporation), supporting credit/debit cards, digital wallets, and e-check. The airport's primary customer segments are corporate and business aviation, flight training and aviation education, charter services (sports teams and ad hoc flights), film and television production, and aviation tourism, all reached through direct-to-consumer channels (the FBOs, charter companies, flight schools, and airport administration for filming and special events) rather than through a traditional sales-led or PLG motion.

Name

Republic Airport

Legal name

Republic Airport

Website

https://republicairport.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Republic Airport is a NYSDOT-owned public-use general aviation airport in East Farmingdale, NY, founded 1928, serving business aviation, charter, flight training, and film production across 526 acres with two runways and 158,000+ annual operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Airport Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119), Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (48819)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Ground Support & Trip Services (Dispatch, Permits, Handling) (THABAFAK)

Keywords

• General aviation airport
• Fixed base operators
• Aircraft charter services
• Flight training programs
• Aviation infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Farmingdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Invoices generated on the first business day of each month for fees incurred in the previous month. Minimum landing fee is $2.50 for aircraft weighing up to 5,000 pounds with rates increasing based on weight above 5,000 pounds.
2. Tie-down/Rent: Monthly invoicing for tiedown and hangar rental spaces. T-hangars available for rental through FBOs.
3. Fuel/Terminal Usage: Invoiced on the last business day of the current month for fuel flowage and terminal facility usage.
4. Commercial Operating Permit: Annual billing for commercial operators requiring permits to conduct business at the airport.
5. Filming/Production Location Fees: Cost-effective filming location fees for TV, movie, and streaming service productions. User fees set by State of New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations.
6. Utilities: Quarterly billing for utility services provided to tenants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Republic Airport operates a public-use general aviation airport on 526 acres in East Farmingdale, New York, providing two asphalt grooved runways, terminal facilities, tie-down and hangar spaces, fuel flowage, and two on-site Fixed Base Operators for corporate aviation, business travelers, flight training, charter operations, and aircraft maintenance. The airport monetizes access through landing fees, monthly rentals, fuel and terminal usage fees, annual commercial operating permits, filming location fees, and utility charges to tenants and operators. Tenant-operated services expand the offering into charter, flight instruction, maintenance and avionics, aircraft catering, detailing, aerial advertising, and film/TV production location use.

Product overview

Republic Airport operates as a general aviation public-use airport offering a comprehensive portfolio of aviation services centered around its core airport infrastructure. The airport provides two runways, terminal facilities, and FBO services as foundational elements, supplemented by diverse tenant-operated services including aircraft charter, flight training, maintenance, and avionics. Additional services include aircraft cleaning, catering, aerial filming, film production locations, helicopter charter, casino charter flights, and pilot supply shops. The airport also hosts the American Airpower Museum and maintains a Garden of Remembrance memorial. All services are delivered through tenant businesses operating on airport grounds rather than as integrated product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aircraft Charter Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 158,000+ annual aircraft operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT)coreOthers · 1 April 1983Republic Airport ownership transferred to NYSDOT in April 1983 to promote economic development in the surrounding Long Island region. NYSDOT maintains oversight and collects all airport fees including landing fees, tiedown rent, and fuel/terminal usage charges.
• Republic Airport Commission MembersminorOthers · 1 January 1982Nine volunteer commission members including Chairman Robert W. Bodenmiller, Vice Chairman Vincent Bologna Jr., Stella Barbera, Richard Grant, and Jessica Santangelo representing communities around the airport.
• Avports, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepublic Airport is professionally managed by Avports, LLC, a private airport management company providing day-to-day administration and operations management services.
• Republic Airport Commission (RAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory council created in 1982 under Transportation Law, Article 15, Section 402. Composed of nine community members appointed by the Governor with NYSDOT designee. Advises on capital needs, financing, economic development, and community relations.
• Atlantic Aviation Long IslandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed Base Operator (FBO) at 9100 Republic Airport, East Farmingdale, NY 11735. Contact: Victor Maldonado, General Manager. PH: 631-752-9022. Provides fuel services, ground handling, and aircraft support.
• Modern Aviation FarmingdalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed Base Operator (FBO) at 1000 New Highway, 7110 Republic Airport (West), 7160 Republic Airport (North). Contact: Aleem Mohammed, General Manager. PH: 631-843-9488, 877-FLY2FRG. Full-service FBO.
• Aircraft Services Group, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAircraft charter services at 9100 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735. PH: (516) 978-7099. Contact: Kerry Sailler ([email protected]).
• Alerion AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir Rutter International d/b/a Alerion Aviation at 1100 New Highway. PH: (631) 249-8569. FX: (562) 683-0382. Website: www.flyalerion.com.
• Justice AircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAircraft charter services. PH: (631) 465-0138. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.Justiceair.com.
• Northeastern Aviation CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAircraft charter services at 8200 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY 11735. PH: (800) 234-0046, (631) 756-4600. FX: (631) 756-0698. Email: [email protected].
• Talon Air, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAircraft charter services at 8300 Republic Airport, East Farmingdale, NY 11735. PH: (631) 753-8881. FX: (631) 753-6681. Website: www.talonairjets.com.
• Ventura Air Services, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAircraft charter services at 8100 Republic Airport. Contact: Maureen Tarascio, Charter Director. PH: (631) 756-5500. Website: www.ventura.aero.
• American Airpower MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOn-site museum at 1230 New Highway, Hanger 3, East Farmingdale, NY 11735. Open Wednesday through Sunday 10:30am-4:00pm. Features WWII aircraft that still fly. Office: 516-531-3950. General Info: 631-293-6398.
• SUNY Farmingdale State College Aviation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAviation education program with facilities at Lupton Hall Room 104 and Aviation Center at 885 Broadhollow Rd. Phone: 934-420-2308. Provides flight instruction and aviation education at the airport.
• Academy of AviationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAviation school at 7150 Republic Airport, #101. PH: 631-777-7772. Website: AOA.edu. Provides flight training and pilot certification programs.
• Film Production CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVarious television and film productions have filmed at Republic Airport including Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted, The Equalizer, Billions, The Flight Attendant, Manifest, Law & Order, The Blacklist, Royal Pains, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, and feature film 'Salt'.
• Courtyard by Marriott and Towne Place SuitesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTwo Marriott hotels located at 1-2 Marriott Plaza adjacent to Republic Airport. Courtyard: PH 631.847.0010. Towne Place Suites: PH 631.454.0080. Provide lodging for airport visitors and crew.
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)coreOthersFAA Republic Airport (FRG) Page at https://www.faa.gov/frg. FAA Air Traffic Control Tower at 7170 Republic Airport (PH: 631-454-2332). FAA Flight Standards District Office at 150 Republic Airport Suite 235 (PH: 631-454-2400). FAA Certificate Management Section at 7150 Republic Airport Suite 236 (PH: 631-454-2460).
• U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)coreOthersCBP office at Republic Airport with regular hours 0900-2200 Eastern Time. Contact: [email protected] (24 hours advance notice required). CBP Office: 631-753-2691. Fax: 631-753-2692. General Info: 877-287-8667.
• Borgata Hotel Casino & SpaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCasino charter destination in Atlantic City, NJ. Fly Borgata service from Republic Airport. Phone: 609-317-7878. Email: [email protected].

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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