Key West International Airport

What Key West International Airport does

Key West International Airport (EYW) is a public commercial service airport located at 3491 South Roosevelt Boulevard in Key West, Florida. It is owned and operated by Monroe County as a self-sustaining enterprise fund, with no local tax dollars funding operations or capital projects. The airport functions as the primary commercial air gateway to Key West and the Florida Keys, serving approximately 700,000 enplaned passengers annually on a base of more than 1.3 million total passengers in 2023, with approximately 96% origination-and-destination traffic dominated by leisure travelers. Nine commercial carriers currently operate at the airport, including American Airlines (accounting for approximately 47% of traffic), Delta, United, JetBlue, Allegiant, Silver Airways, Breeze Airways, Avelo Airlines, and Spirit Airlines, with service expanding to 28 destinations by May 2026. The airport reported a $1.6 billion economic impact according to the Florida Department of Transportation, up from $857 million in 2019.

The airport's core physical product consists of modernized terminal infrastructure anchored by the Concourse A expansion, a 48,802-square-foot elevated concourse that opened in April 2025 with eight glass passenger boarding jet bridges, a four-lane TSA security checkpoint, expanded baggage facilities, and storm-hardened construction designed to withstand 200 mph winds. Supporting infrastructure includes electrochromic glass curtainwall technology (446 panels) for energy efficiency, bird-safe glazing, automated baggage handling, an autonomous UV disinfection robot, and an integrated FBO operation through Signature Flight Support for general aviation. The airport also operates Marathon International Airport (MTH) in the Middle Keys as a sister facility.

EYW's revenue model is multi-stream and usage-based, generating income from landing fees (weight-based), public parking, terminal concessions (including Conch Flyer Restaurant, Chili's Grill & Bar, and Farm 2 Air Market), rental car facility fees, ground transportation fees from taxi and rideshare operators, and lease income from FBO and charter operators. Major capital projects have been funded through a combination of FAA Airport Improvement Program grants, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds, Florida Department of Transportation grants ($39.8 million for Concourse A), passenger facility charges, and $41.34 million in airport revenue bonds. The airport carries an A- (Stable) Fitch credit rating and operates under FAA oversight as a county-owned public utility.

Name

Key West International Airport

Legal name

Key West International Airport

Website

https://eyw.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Key West International Airport (EYW) is a Monroe County-owned public commercial airport serving as the exclusive air gateway to Key West and the Florida Keys, handling over 1.3 million annual passengers via nine commercial carriers and modernized terminal infrastructure including the new Concourse A expansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Operations

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Other Airport Operations (488119)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial aviation services
• Airport terminal operations
• General aviation services
• Passenger terminal facilities
• Airport ground transportation

Headquarters

HQ city

Key West

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Charges collected from airlines for aircraft landings at the airport. Landing fees are based on aircraft weight and contribute to airport operating costs and capital improvements.
2. Parking Fees: Public parking facilities including short-term and long-term parking generate revenue from travelers parking vehicles at the airport during their trips.
3. Concession Revenue: Revenue sharing from restaurants, bars, shops, and retail operations within the terminal. Includes new Conch Flyer Restaurant, Chili's Grill & Bar, and Farm 2 Air Market in Concourse A.
4. Rental Car Facility Fees: Integrated rental car facilities and offices generate revenue through agreements with rental car companies operating at the airport.
5. Ground Transportation Fees: Fees collected from taxi, rideshare, and ground transportation operators serving the airport.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Key West International Airport (EYW) operates as a public-use commercial service airport providing scheduled airline passenger service, general aviation facilities, terminal concessions, parking, and ground transportation access for travelers to the Florida Keys. Operated by Monroe County as a self-sustaining enterprise fund, the airport delivers air access infrastructure supporting more than 1.3 million annual passengers through its recently expanded Concourse A terminal featuring eight glass jet bridges, expanded security checkpoint, and modernized baggage handling systems.

Product overview

Key West International Airport operates as a primary commercial service airport and self-sustaining enterprise fund of Monroe County, Florida. The airport's product portfolio consists of core terminal infrastructure (Concourse A terminal expansion, baggage claim system, TSA security checkpoint), aviation services (commercial airline operations, general aviation, UAS services), ground transportation services, and information services (flight status tracking). The recent Concourse A Terminal Expansion Program (opened April 2025) serves as the flagship infrastructure upgrade, providing eight passenger boarding jet bridges and expanded security and baggage facilities. Supporting services include ground transportation, restaurant and retail concessions, and sister airport operations at Marathon International Airport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH): A related airport also operated by Monroe County, located in Marathon, Florida, serving the Middle Keys. Currently a general aviation facility with efforts underway to bring commercial service back.

Products and services

• Concourse A Terminal Expansion A 48,802-square-foot second-level concourse providing eight passenger boarding jet bridges, expanded baggage areas, airline ramp/office spaces, expanded security checkpoint with four lanes, and new extended passenger bridge post-security connecting existing terminal with new concourse. Designed to withstand 200 mph winds and remain above storm surge elevation. Serves commercial airlines and their passengers.
• General Aviation Services General aviation services including Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services through Signature Flight Support, charter services (Fly Key West, Air KW, Seaplane Adventures), and U.S. Customs and Border Protection for international arrivals. Targeted at private pilots, charter operators, and sightseeing services.
• Commercial Airline Operations Commercial passenger airline services operating at the airport including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Silver Airways, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Allegiant Air, Avelo Airlines, and Spirit Airlines serving 28 domestic destinations. Serves both business and leisure travelers.
• Ground Transportation Services Ground transportation options including rental cars (Avis, Budget, Enterprise), taxis, ride share services, public parking facilities (short-term and long-term), and shuttle services. Serves individual travelers and ground transportation operators.
• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Services Drone operation management and authorization services for Key West area, requiring FAA Part 107 registration, Certificate of Authorization (COA), and adherence to FAA and local ordinances. Targeted at commercial drone operators.
• Flight Status Tracking Real-time flight information and status tracking service for arriving and departing flights at Key West International Airport. Targeted at airline passengers and the general public.
• Marathon International Airport Operations Sister airport in Marathon, Florida serving the Middle Keys as a general aviation facility with U.S. Customs capabilities. Undergoing runway renovation completed October 2025 with efforts underway to restore commercial service. Targeted at Middle Keys residents, businesses, and general aviation operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1.3 million passengers used the airport in 2023
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NV2A Gulf Keystar JVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2022Joint venture partnership responsible for construction of the Concourse A Terminal Expansion Program. Created 280 construction jobs. Partners include Gilberto Neves, Robert A. Spotswood Jr., John Scherer, and Gilberto Neves as JV Partners. Project estimated to be complete in early 2025 with overall project completion by Spring 2026.
• ToppinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Key West subcontractor providing civil work for Concourse A construction project.
• BellaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Key West subcontractor providing concrete structure work for Concourse A construction project.
• Florida Keys ElectricminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Key West subcontractor providing electrical work for Concourse A construction project.
• McFarland JohnsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationDesign and consulting firm for Concourse A project. Provided conceptual design of seven passenger boarding jet bridges. John Mafera spoke at groundbreaking ceremony. Firm led by Matt Dubbe for airport projects.
• Mead & HuntcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlanning, design and construction services provider for Concourse A project. Provided glass curtainwall specifications including 446 electrochromic panels. Led by Matt Dubbe as National Design & Market Leader, Architecture.
• Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides airport security and police service with over 20 staff stationed at EYW available 24 hours daily. Non-emergency contact: (305) 292-4625.
• U.S. Customs and Border ProtectioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency providing customs services for international arrivals at Key West International Airport and Marathon International Airport. Hours vary by location.
• Signature Flight SupportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFixed Base Operator (FBO) providing general aviation services including fuel, ground handling, and hangar services. New terminal opened March 2024. Contact: (305) 296-5422, [email protected]. Hours 0700-2100 EST.
• Monroe County Tourist Development CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributed $1,530,000 as part of Marathon Airport commercial service recruitment package along with Visit Florida, Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, and various hospitality groups.
• Florida Keys & Key West Tourist Development CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-marketing partner for destination promotion. Joint giveaways with local businesses during new airline inaugurals. Provides promotional materials and tourism information at the airport.
• JacobsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting firm overseeing Tarpon Belly Keys environmental mitigation project on behalf of the airport, offsetting impacts from Taxiway A extension.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport: Large South Florida commercial airport feeding Keys tourism via driving alternatives. Spirit's recent EYW service launch directly competes with driving/leisure traffic patterns at FLL.
• Miami International Airport: Major Florida aviation hub that anchors many of the routes serving EYW and competes indirectly for Keys-bound traveler demand. Provides incumbent scale and hub-connectivity context for EYW's positioning.

Direct peers

• Florida Keys Marathon International Airport (MTH): Sister facility operated by Monroe County alongside EYW. Currently general aviation but pursuing restoration of commercial service by late 2027, making it the most directly comparable operating peer within the same ownership.
• Wilmington International Airport (ILM): Mid-sized North Carolina leisure and business airport with comparable enplanement scale. Similar airline diversification pattern and coastal destination characteristics.
• Pensacola International Airport: Similar-sized Florida commercial service airport serving a leisure-dominated Gulf Coast destination. Comparable enplanement scale, mix of leisure and business traffic, and similar reliance on Florida tourism make it a directly comparable peer.
• Palm Beach International Airport: Mid-sized Florida commercial service airport with strong leisure and seasonal demand. Comparable in passenger scale, terminal modernization efforts, and airline-diversification approach.
• Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS): Regional leisure-focused airport on the Florida Panhandle with similar enplanement scale and high origination-and-destination traffic. Comparable airline mix and tourism-driven demand profile to EYW.
• Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport: Smaller commercial service airport in the U.S. Southeast with comparable enplanement levels. Useful benchmark for evaluating operations and capital structure of similar-tier public airports.
• Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: Florida Gulf Coast leisure destination airport with comparable enplanement volume and similar ultra-high O&D traffic mix. Closely mirrors EYW's beach/leisure tourism model and infrastructure expansion trajectory.
• Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH): Island destination airport with similar exclusive-gateway dynamics and leisure-driven traffic. Comparable in scale and structural profile as a destination-driven regional facility.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EYW_KWIA
• Facebookfacebook.com/KWIAEYW

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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