Naples Airport focuses on private flights amid historical changes

Several airlines operated from Naples in its commercial heyday. Provincetown-Boston Airlines began scheduled services to Miami in the 1950s and 1960s and managed the airport until 1969. By 1995, seven commercial airlines operated there. Notable operators included American Eagle, US Airways Express, Delta Connection, and Elite Airways; however, all have since ceased operations at Naples.

Renamed from Naples Municipal Airport to simply Naples Airport in 2018, it remains an important hub for private flights due to its proximity to downtown Naples and major highways. The airport offers exclusive facilities through its General Aviation Terminal which houses an FBO operated by Naples Aviation.

The FBO brands itself as “Your Naples Airport FBO,” aiming "to exceed your expectations by taking care of every detail of your trip." Services include flight planning assistance and various amenities for passengers and crew.

Despite its central location near downtown Naples causing operational limitations such as noise restrictions and weight limits on aircraft—set at a maximum gross weight of 75,000 lbs—the airport still accommodates larger jets like Bombardier Global models by adhering to these constraints.

Naples Airport also supports general aviation activities including personal flights and flight training through organizations such as the Naples Air Center, Rex Air, and the Naples Flying Club. Other aviation-related services based at the airport include those provided by the Coast Guard and Collier County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit.

There has been speculation about restarting commercial operations with interest from JetBlue using Embraer ERJ-190 aircraft; however, noise concerns along with existing restrictions have stalled these discussions for now.