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Merritt Island Airport.
Merritt Island, Florida · 6 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
44 ratings
1
Operators based
6
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Based operators
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Field standing
8 nm
To the nearest alternate
Patrick Space Force Base (COF), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Merritt Island Airport (KCOI / COI) is a general aviation field serving Merritt Island, Florida. The field lies at an elevation of 6 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
Charter departments call it home: Buzz Air, Inc bases aircraft at COI. Useful alternates include Patrick Space Force Base (COF, 8 nm), Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip (KXMR, 10 nm), and Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX, 12 nm). COI offers a single 3,601-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of COI vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from COI, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KCOI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Space Coast Aviation
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- Mon-Sun 08:00-19:00
- Unicom 122.975
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- Parking
- +9 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KCOI
IATA
COI
FAA / Local
COI
Elevation
6 ft
Coordinates
28.3416° N · 80.6855° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 6 ft, COI sits lower than 92% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,601 ft
- 11/293,601 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,601 ft
COI's 3,601 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 8nmCOFPatrick Space Force BaseCocoa Beach
- 10nmKXMRCape Canaveral SFS Skid StripCocoa Beach
- 12nmTIXSpace Coast Regional AirportTitusville
- 15nmMLBMelbourne Orlando International AirportMelbourne
- 16nmKTTSSpace Florida Launch and Landing FacilityTitusville
- 33nmMCOOrlando International AirportOrlando
Location
Open the full mapKCOI · Merritt Island Airport · Merritt Island, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from COI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (MIA) | 154 nm | 45m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 557 nm | 1h 42m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 657 nm | 1h 56m |
| Houston (HOU) | 770 nm | 2h 11m |
| New York (TEB) | 819 nm | 2h 18m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 877 nm | 2h 26m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 891 nm | 2h 28m |
| Austin (AUS) | 895 nm | 2h 29m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use COI?
- Merritt Island Airport's longest paved runway is 3,601 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at COI?
- Merritt Island Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,601 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at COI?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Merritt Island Airport as a home base, including Buzz Air, Inc. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Merritt Island Airport?
- One FBO serves COI: Space Coast Aviation. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to COI?
- The closest alternate is Patrick Space Force Base (COF), about 8 nm away, followed by Cape Canaveral SFS Skid Strip (KXMR) at 10 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from COI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 42m (557 nm), Washington DC about 1h 56m (657 nm), Houston about 2h 11m (770 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.