Boca Raton, FL – The Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) held a groundbreaking ceremony on July 9 at 11:30 A.M. to mark the start of the construction of the new Observation Area. The Observation Area will provide the public with the opportunity to experience aircraft up close and photograph planes without hindrance.
The ceremony is open to the public and will take place at the airport located at 903 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton Florida, 33431.
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The upcoming Observation Area will feature a modern, circular design with shaded seating for the public as they watch planes depart and land at the airport. The observation area will be on a four-foot-tall platform with ADA-accessible concrete ramps and aluminum handrails. It will also have bicycle parking that can house eight bicycles and five parking spaces for motor vehicles with one of the five being an accessible parking space.
Additionally, the deck will have several educational features incorporated into its design to help guide guests as they view a variety of aircraft. One exciting educational feature will be signage displaying background information on several aircraft housed at the airport. The observation area will also include an anemometer that will allow guests to observe the wind speed at the airport and a compass explaining different departure paths. These educational elements will hopefully create a fun experience for children and adults alike!
“Seeing planes take off at a close, safe distance is an awe-striking experience that I’m looking forward to sharing with the community,” said Boca Raton Airport Authority Executive Director Clara Bennett.” I feel the observation area will be a great opportunity for the community to learn a bit more about aviation and what makes the airport special.”
The airport awarded the contract to build the flight observation deck to Recreational Design & Construction, Inc. (RDC) in Fort Lauderdale. RDC was selected due to its impressive portfolio and 29 years of experience in the South Florida community. The construction company has completed more than 500 public facility projects, with recent notable projects including the Pompano Beach Amphitheater and the JM Family Enterprises Corporate Headquarters project. The Boca Raton Airport Authority looks forward to working with RDC to complete the observation deck by the end of the year.
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 80,000 operations annually. The Airport is governed by the Boca Raton Airport Authority; a seven-member board.
