Monday, June 9, 2008

CRESTVIEW INDUSTRIAL AIRPARK POISED FOR GROWTH

Did you know Crestview had an airport? Did you know, it is one of the most unique airports in the State of Florida and around the south? With the upcoming BRAC at Eglin, this airport has taken on some new roles. The Okaloosa County Commissioners have also taken a number of initiatives to make sure this Bob Sikes Industrial Airpark is ready to take on the new roles needed in the upcoming growth expected in this area by both BRAC and other companies seeking this type of Airpark with the benefits of being a Florida State Enterprise Zone.

Okaloosa County Industrial Airpark
The biggest and best aviation cluster in the region! Former Governor Bush proclaimed the Okaloosa-Crestview Industrial Airpark as "one of the best examples of a true aviation, aerospace and defense cluster development in the State of Florida."

Location: 360 acres in the northern section of Okaloosa Coutny, three miles northeast of Crestview, near Interstate 10.

Site Size Available: As needed. There are primes sites and large parcels available for development within the airport boundaries.

Environment: Cleared area of 290 acres with an elevation range from 160-240 feet. Bob Sikes Airport offers a 8,000 foot runway, with a 2,000 foot planned expansion. The airpark offers complete airport facilities capable of handling large airliners; taxiways to and from surrounding properties; and adjacent land for aviation related companies.


Access: Proximity to Interstate 10, U.S. Highway 90, State Highway 85, and State Road 188.
Transportation:
*Air
*Bob Sikes Airport and access to Okaloosa Regional Airport
*Port
*Access to Port of Pensacola and Port of Panama City, Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
*Rail
*CSX Railroad
(*Truck
*All common carriers

SPECIAL NOTES: The Bob Sikes Airport offers a 8,000 foot runway with ILS. It is primarily utilized for industrial application with general aviation facilities. A 64,000 square foot hanger is on location for aircraft modifications and assembly along with taxiways. This airport is also located within an Enterprise Zone. Full service FBO/on site ARFF - emergency services. This airpark offers the ideal environment for aerospace industry and component manufacturing.

Utilities:
*Electricity
*Gulf Power Company
*Natural Gas
*Okaloosa County Gas District; gas line on site
*Telephone
*Embarq
*Water
*Okaloosa County Water & Sewer
*Sewerage
*Okaloosa County 6" line on site
*Refuse

Owner: Okaloosa County

Current Tenants:
L-3 Crestview Aerospace Corporation, B&H Earthmoving, Copy Products Company, Custom Production Inc., EJM Aerospace Services Inc., Gulf Coast Industrial Machine, Ideal Aviation Inc., MTC/MTI, MTI/AIC, Prime Source Electrical & Manufacturing, Summit Park, Sunshine Aero Industries Inc., and Tepper Aviation Inc.

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