Ocean Aviation Began Work on Private Airport Campus
The 40-acre project at Miami Executive Airport represents a $67 million investment in private aviation.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Air Travel
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Private aviation travelers and South Miami-Dade residents will see a new $67 million hub rise at Miami Executive Airport following a recent ground-breaking. The development project will also bring the Wings Over Miami Air Museum to the site.
Why it matters
The campus aims to address capacity shortages for private aviation in the Miami area. It is set to provide a significant economic boost through the creation of thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent roles.
The project represents a $67 million capital commitment spanning 40 acres, which is expected to support 2,900 construction jobs and 250 permanent positions. Total development timelines remain unknown.
The players
Ocean Aviation
The private aviation firm leading the development of the new campus at Miami Executive Airport.
Lemartec
The firm serving as the lead for the design-build model of the new aviation facility.
Schenkel Shultz
The design partner responsible for the layout of the new private aviation campus.
The details
Ocean Aviation is developing the 40-acre site under a 40-year ground lease. The facility will feature a premium terminal, fuel farm, hangar space, and a 32,000-square-foot taxi lane designed by Schenkel Shultz. This effort follows the company's 2026 acquisition of National Jets at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Timeline
Ocean Aviation was established with a 40-year lease in 2024.
The company acquired National Jets in September 2026.
Construction officially broke ground on October 7, 2026.
Beyond the 305
This development addresses the supply-constrained Miami private aviation market identified by industry analysts. It follows a regional pattern of consolidation and expansion, including the recent purchase of National Jets at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Local residents in South Miami-Dade can expect significant construction activity at the airport as the 40-acre site is developed over the coming years. Those interested in local history can look forward to the relocation of the Wings Over Miami Air Museum to this new campus.
The takeaway
This project signals a major expansion of private aviation capacity in the county. Keep an eye on the transition timeline for the Wings Over Miami Air Museum as construction progresses at the airport site.
Further reading
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