Ocean Aviation Started Miami Executive Airport Project
The company has broken ground on a new $67 million private aviation campus in South Miami-Dade.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Air Travel
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Ocean Aviation has officially begun construction on a 40-acre private aviation campus at Miami Executive Airport. The project, which includes a premium terminal and hangar space, aims to address the needs of the supply-constrained Miami private aviation market.
Why it matters
This development addresses a shortage of private aviation infrastructure in the Miami region while promising significant local employment opportunities. By relocating the Wings Over Miami Air Museum, the campus also integrates a historic local cultural institution into the new facility.
The 40-acre development represents a $67 million capital investment featuring a 32,000-square-foot common-use taxi lane. The facility is designed to support private aviation needs under a 40-year ground lease agreement.
The players
Ocean Aviation
An aviation company established in 2024 that manages private aviation infrastructure and services.
Lemartec
A construction firm serving as the lead for the design-build delivery of the new aviation campus.
Schenkel Shultz
A professional design firm acting as the design partner for the Miami Executive Airport project.
Wings Over Miami Air Museum
A local air museum that will be relocated to the new campus as part of the airport development.
National Jets
An aviation services provider based at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport that was acquired by Ocean Aviation.
The details
Delivered through a design-build model by Lemartec and design partner Schenkel Shultz, the campus will feature a premium terminal, a fuel farm, and hangar space. The project is projected to generate 2,900 construction jobs and 250 permanent positions.
Timeline
Ocean Aviation was established with a 40-year lease in 2024.
The company acquired National Jets in September 2026.
Ground was broken on the new campus on October 7, 2026.
Travel Outlook
This campus expansion follows the established trend of increasing demand for private aviation infrastructure in the South Florida market. The development signals a long-term strategic effort to capture market share within one of the most supply-constrained regions in the United States.
Travelers and aviation clients in South Miami-Dade should anticipate increased activity at Miami Executive Airport due to the ongoing construction project. These infrastructure improvements are intended to eventually expand service capacity and availability for private flights in the area.
The takeaway
This project represents a major investment in Miami's aviation logistics, positioning the area to better serve private flight demand. Residents can expect the construction phase to remain a significant local activity through the coming months.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ADU - Aviation Defence Universe.
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