CHAMPIONSHIP PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
Volume 4 Number 6 - May 3, 2024

Important Information Regarding the
North County Airport Runway Expansion

The North County General Aviation Airport is on Beeline Highway just west of PGA Blvd.
There are plans to extend Runway 14-32 from 4,300 feet to 6,000 feet which would potentially impact PGA National and Eagleton. The City of Palm Beach Gardens has approved the expansion, with conditions, but County approval is still needed so you should be aware that there are two upcoming public meetings regarding the expansion.

The first is a presentation to City Council on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (10500 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410). Ms. Laura Beebe, Director of Palm Beach County Department of Airports (PBC-DOA) will provide insights into the proposed extension and its potential effects on the City and PGA National.

This will be followed by a Workshop and Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Palm Beach State College, Gardens Campus, (Multi-Purpose Room SC-127 3160 PGA Boulevard Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410) This event is an opportunity for residents to voice their concerns and opinions regarding the runway extension. A series of informational display boards at the Workshop will provide an overview of the proposed project, alternatives evaluated, impacts, and proposed mitigation. PBC-DOA representatives will be available during the Workshop to discuss the project.

The Workshop will be followed by a Public Hearing that will begin at 6:30 p.m. and conclude once all comments are made. A court reporter will be available at the Workshop for those wishing to record their comments verbally, and to record comments provided during the Public Hearing.

Homeowners who would like more details or have questions about this runway extension may want to attend one or both of these meetings. The runway’s proximity to the Beeline Highway and its potential impact on our neighborhoods, especially with southern approaches possibly overflying PGA National, warrants our attention. Also, with the increased runway length, larger aircraft may potentially land at North County. There are no current plans for this airport to have any scheduled commercial services.

This link will take you to a presentation by the Palm Beach County Department of Airports. Information on the North County Airport Expansion begins on slide #10.