News and Events
ArtPort Gallery to Feature Florida Senior Art Showcase 2008
The Council on Culture & Arts (COCA), in conjunction with the City of Tallahassee's Artin Public Places program, will present exhibits featuring the work of fifteen artists on display in the ArtPort Gallery, May 2 - June 15, 2008. The exhibit ispart of a multi-venue collaboration showcasing artwork by some of Florida's most creativesenior citizens. This juried all-Florida exhibition includes seventy-two artists, whose artwork will be displayed at the ArtPort Gallery, 621 Gallery, LeMoyne Center for theVisual Arts, The Brogan Museum of Art & Science, and Tallahassee Senior Center. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The ArtPort Gallery is located inside the Tallahassee Regional Airport (3300 Capital Circle SW) and open daily 8:00 am to 11:00 pm
For further information on this exhibition, upcoming exhibitions, or the Art in Public Places program, contact Leslie Puckett at the Council on Culture & Arts at (850) 224-2500 or visit them online.
Tallahassee Regional Airport Welcomes FedEx to New Facility
The Tallahassee Regional Airport announced that FedEx is now operating from its new cargo facility. The newly expanded facility, formerly located on the west side of the Airport complex, is now conveniently located with the Airport's other cargo operations located on the eastern side of the Airport complex. The completion of the new facility was a collaborative effort between the City of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Regional Airport, TAC Tallahassee and FedEx over the past two years.
This construction project is part of the Airport's improved and expanded $12 million Cargo Complex. TAC Tallahassee, a division of Titan Development Corporation of Rochester, MN, constructed the new 22,000-square foot facility for FedEx, costing approximately $3 million. The new facility features an expanded package sorting area, new spaces for aircrew and ground employees, a vehicle and equipment maintenance area, customer service counter and a much larger facility compared to the former 6,000 square foot operation. In addition to the new FedEx facility, the complex includes a new aircraft-parking apron east of the Ivan Munroe Terminal, new cargo road with enhancements to Capital Circle Southwest, and incorporates the existing Airline Cargo Building.
FedEx has been an Airport tenant for over 25 years and has a workforce of over 50 employees at its Airport location. This is FedEx's second facility expansion at Tallahassee Regional Airport over the past eight years. Now that this transition is complete, the former FedEx facility will be demolished in preparation for future Airport growth.
The Tallahassee Regional Airport is operated and maintained by the City of Tallahassee. The Airport is served by five major airlines and sustains approximately 100 daily flights including nonstop service to Atlanta, Charlotte, Houston, and Memphis, along with a number of key Florida cities. For more information on the Airport, please visit Talgov.com or call 891-7802.
American Airlines return to Florida's Capital City
It's a new day at Tallahassee Regional Airport (TLH). American Eagle (AE), an affiliate of American Airlines (AA), recently announced its return to the capital city. AA, the largest airline in the world, expects to launch its jet service with two daily round-trip flights between Miami International Airport's (MIA) hub and TLH beginning on March 2, 2008. This new service will offer passengers from North Florida the ability to connect to destinations throughout the U.S, Caribbean, Latin America and Europe. AE will become one of 5 major commercial air carriers serving Tallahassee including Continental, Delta Airlines, Northwest Airlink and US Airways Express. "We are expected to begin service to Florida's capital city with its strong ties to South Florida both in government and education," said Peter J. Dolara, American's senior vice president for Miami, Caribbean and Latin America. "This new service is something our passengers have been asking for."
Visit the American Airlines website to schedule reservations.
Museum Wall Honors Contributors to Tallahassee's Aviation History
The Tallahassee Regional Airport hosted a private ceremony on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 11 a.m. honoring an individual for his outstanding contribution to the field of aviation in our community. Selected to be the newest inductee on the Airport's "Wall of Fame" is Mr. Maxie Waldorff, Manager of the Calhoun County Airport. The event included an unveiling of the plaque on the Wall of Fame as well as presentation of a certificate and plaque to the honoree. The ceremony took place in the Aviation Museum on the second floor of the Ivan B. Munroe Terminal. Many thanks to all who attended and supported this event.
Airport News Release Archive (PDF)
| Yearly Traffic | |||
| Calendar Year | Enplanements | Deplanements | Total Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 580,510 | 574,562 | 1,155,072 |
| 2005 | 576,104 | 553,843 | 1,129,947 |
| 2006 | 495,549 | 492,884 | 988,433 |
| Monthly Traffic | ||||
| January | February | March | April | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 66,063 | 67,856 | 75,113 | • |
| 2007 | 68,884 | 65,267 | 85,844 | 77,812 |
| 2006 | 74,840 | 77,417 | 95,616 | 83,358 |
| May | June | July | August | |
| 2007 | 82,383 | 79,875 | 78,239 | 81,323 |
| 2006 | 90,825 | 85.923 | 82,301 | 76,916 |
| Sept. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. | |
| 2007 | 74,312 | 84,161 | 80,717 | 62,999 |
| 2006 | 71,156 | 85.689 | 88,845 | 75,547 |