2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Fuel is 2 us more than most places.”
LASER LASER5★ on Google
Airports / Florida / PPM
Small airport · PPM
Pompano Beach Airpark.
Pompano Beach, Florida · 19 ft elevation. 2 charter operators based here.
4.6/5
Google rating
128 ratings
2
Operators based
19
Elevation ft
Pompano Beach, FloridaELEV 19 FTSmall airport
4.6
Google rating
128
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
Based operators
charter operators on the field
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
19
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
#21 / 79
Florida airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 128 Google ratings , ranked against 79 rated FL fields.
2 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 58% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
4 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP / PPM) is a general aviation field serving Pompano Beach, Florida. Field elevation is 19 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
For charter flyers, PPM is a home base: Plane Travel, Inc. and Southern Airways Express operate from the field. The closest alternate fields are Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE, 4 nm), Boca Raton Airport (BCT, 8 nm), and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL, 11 nm). The field has 3 runways, the longest 4,918-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to midsize jets.
Trip costs from PPM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PPM to plan your flight.
2 FBOs serve KPMP. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Pompano Aviation FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24-hour self-service fuel available
- Unicom 122.95
- Wi-Fi
- Hangar
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Sheltair Pompano Beach
Your FBO? Claim it, freeBuilt during WWII, The Pompano Beach Airpark was converted to a public airfield in 1947. Over the years, Sheltair’s development has transformed the property to benefit the general aviation community by constructing box hangars, T-hangars, and an award-winning FBO facility. Centrally located between Palm Beach and Miami, Sheltair PMP is just five miles northeast of Ft.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0700-1900 (After hours available on call, fee applies)
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +16 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Also very close to my villa makes it very convenient.”
Derek V.5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Every time I’ve been there , everyone was nice , helpful, and professional.”
Derek V.5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Pompano Beach Airpark, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KPMP
IATA
PPM
FAA / Local
PMP
Elevation
19 ft
Coordinates
26.2471° N · 80.1111° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs FL fields
state range 3–213 ft
At 19 ft, PPM sits lower than 58% of the 90 Florida fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 4,918 ft
- 15/334,918 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 06/244,001 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 10/283,687 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,918 ft
PPM's 4,918 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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 operators2
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 4nmFXEFort Lauderdale Executive AirportFort Lauderdale
- 8nmBCTBoca Raton AirportBoca Raton
- 11nmFLLFort Lauderdale Hollywood International AirportFort Lauderdale
- 16nmHWONorth Perry AirportHollywood
- 22nmOPFMiami-Opa Locka Executive AirportMiami
- 26nmPBIPalm Beach International AirportWest Palm Beach
Location
Open the full mapKPMP · Pompano Beach Airpark · Pompano Beach, FL
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PPM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 682 nm | 1h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 774 nm | 2h 12m |
| Houston (HOU) | 829 nm | 2h 20m |
| New York (TEB) | 927 nm | 2h 33m |
| Austin (AUS) | 957 nm | 2h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 958 nm | 2h 38m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 1,020 nm | 2h 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 1,066 nm | 2h 53m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PPM?
- Pompano Beach Airpark's longest paved runway is 4,918 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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 PPM?
- Pompano Beach Airpark has 3 runways; the longest measures 4,918 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PPM?
- Yes. 2 charter operators list Pompano Beach Airpark as a home base, including Plane Travel, Inc., Southern Airways Express. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Pompano Beach Airpark?
- 2 FBOs serve PPM: Pompano Aviation FBO and Sheltair Pompano Beach. 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 PPM?
- The closest alternate is Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE), about 4 nm away, followed by Boca Raton Airport (BCT) at 8 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PPM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 1h 59m (682 nm), Washington DC about 2h 12m (774 nm), Houston about 2h 20m (829 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.