Boca Raton Airport Resumes Operations, Suspends Customs Fees, Collects Donations for the Bahamas

Boca Raton, FL – Following temporary closures of the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Fixed Based Operators (FBO) due to wind speeds brought by Hurricane Dorian, the Boca Raton Airport has resumed normal operations. This includes the Air Traffic Control Tower and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) facility.

While Boca Raton and the rest of South Florida remained relatively unscathed by the storm, the Bahamas were devastated by more than two days of record-setting winds, torrential rains and life-threatening storm surge from the Category 5 hurricane.

In support of the humanitarian efforts taking place in the Bahamas due to the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the Airport is suspending all customs clearing fees until Wednesday, September 18.

To further aid these efforts, the Boca Raton Airport Administration (BRAA) office will serve as a collection site for donations that will be sent to the Bahamas.

Accepted donations include:

TOOLS:

Extension Cords
Work Gloves
Chainsaws & Chains
Chainsaw Bar Oil
Box Fans
Tarps
Hammers & Nails
Mosquito Nets
Tents

ELECTRONICS

Flashlights (Solar & Battery Powered)
Solar Phone Chargers
Phone Battery Packs
Battery Operated Fans
Batteries

BABY SUPPLIES

Baby Supplies
Baby Wipes
Diapers
Infant formula

FOOD / PROVISIONS

Nonperishable Food
Canned Goods
Water
Pet Food

MEDICAL and PERSONAL SUPPLIES

OTC Medical Supplies
First aid items
Hand sanitizer
Hygiene Products / Toiletries
Disinfecting Wipes
Sunscreen
Bug Spray

CLEANING SUPPLIES / SUNDRIES

Gas Cans
Cleaning Supplies
Duct Tape
Unused Blankets
Trash Bags

All donations can be dropped off at the BRAA administrative office located at 903 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton, FL, 33431.

About the Boca Raton Airport and the Airport Authority:

The Boca Raton Airport is a general aviation transport facility, publicly owned by the State of Florida. The Airport serves the corporate, recreational and flight training needs of the community, averaging over 65,000 operations annually. The Airport is governed by the Boca Raton Airport Authority; a seven-member board.