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    80 years of change for Naples Airport
    Wave-like canopies represent the Gulf waters of Southwest Florida, reminding visitors why they chose to visit, at the Naples Airport on June 28. Photo by Chris Tilley
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    By Aisling Swift  
    14 July 2023

    80 years of change for Naples Airport

    Drainage improvement, security cameras part of ongoing upgrades being made

    Naples Airport, which began in 1943 as a military airfield, has undergone numerous improvements over the years—and as it celebrates its 80th anniversary, more upgrades are planned for a quieter and more environmentally friendly airport.

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