Anthony and Ben
Anthony and Ben share their stories with us! Albert Whitted Airport is loved throughout St. Pete.
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History Lesson
Right in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Albert Whitted Airport is known as the birthplace of commercial aviation. When you get to know its rich past you see that it’s so much more than a place for planes to land and take off: it’s a piece of history.
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Howard Johnson
Howard Johnson, who works for Sheltair Aviation, shared his story with us!
As a second-generation worker at Albert Whitted Airport, Howard grew up around the planes and the A.W.A. family. “I can’t imagine ever wanting to work anywhere else! This place is home.”
Read MoreThe economic impact of Albert Whitted Airport climbs to $128 Million
Press Release
Jan 4, 2023
[St. Petersburg, Florida] The economic impact of the Albert Whitted Airport (SPG) is $128 million, up 60% from $79.7 million in 2019, according to a new study by the Florida Department of Transportation.
The FDOT’s Statewide Aviation Economic Impact Study was recently released; a previous study was done in 2019.
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Jack Tunstill
Jack Tunstill has spent 35 years as a flight instructor teaching future pilots.
“Once you take off and you’re in the air as a pilot..it’s hard to describe. I make a living here and I’ve been fighting for this airport for over 30 years. The near 100-year-old airport is critical to the entire Tampa Bay area as a relief site for smaller planes to come to instead of the bigger commercial ones. It’s not home to a bunch of playboys, it’s important to the city of St. Petersburg and it’s training future pilots!”
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Sol Relief continues disaster relief in Fort Myers area after Ian – BayNews 9
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Sol Relief continues to support survivors of Hurricane Ian through humanitarian aid and disaster relief in the Fort Myers area.
Scholarships 2022/2023
Friends of Albert Whitted Airport Scholarships 2023
Our Friends of Albert Whitted Airport flight training scholarships are now available, with applications accepted until March 17, 2023!
Pilot and Instructor Carl
Carl Wilkerson shared his love story with us. A champion of Albert Whitted Airport for 22 years, Carl owns a plane there. He’s a commercial pilot and flight instructor. His passion, however, is getting inner-city kids excited and interested in aviation.
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Flight Instructor Misa Franklin
Misa Franklin, a flight instructor with @stpeteair shared her story with us! ❤️
“I’ve been here since 1997. I have helped 110 people get their final licenses and have taught over 1,000 students. I have from high school age to 76-year-old students!
I love being part of their life. It’s so rewarding. The people are so great here at Albert Whitted Airport. I feel like I belong here. They are family. We love educating and increasing the love for aviation!”
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