SRQ closed to commercial flights until Oct. 16

The entire roof over Concourse B has been damaged.


A full remediation of Concourse B is required Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport before the airport can be opened to the public.
A full remediation of Concourse B is required Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport before the airport can be opened to the public.
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Having lost then entire roof covering above Concourse B, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will remain closed to commercial passenger flights until Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. The roof covers the screening checkpoint and all 13 gates hold rooms. 

The airport is working with recovery contractors to replace the 76,000-square-foot surface with a temporary roof until permanent repairs can be made. Additionally, the gate areas are undergoing clean-up and remediation work because of the water intrusion after the roof was damaged. 

The entire roof over Concourse B was damaged at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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“We are working as quickly as we can to get the airport operational again, but the terminal must be made safe for the passengers before we can accommodate them, says SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo. “We greatly regret this inconvenience and appreciate the public’s understanding.”

Hurricane Milton also blew extensive roof debris onto the aircraft ramp, which must be cleared to prevent any potential damage to jet engines. There are also extensive clean-up efforts ongoing for tree and vegetation removal.

Gate areas damaged by roof failure at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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Airport rental car counters located in the baggage claim have opened. Drivers should check with their rental car company for onsite availability.

The airport parking lots are open and operational for those who need to access their vehicles. The airfield has resumed operations for general aviation flights, however there is no fuel availability at this time.

Private hangars were destroyed at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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Debris was strewn about the tarmac at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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Andrew Warfield

Andrew Warfield is the Sarasota Observer city reporter. He is a four-decade veteran of print media. A Florida native, he has spent most of his career in the Carolinas as a writer and editor, nearly a decade as co-founder and editor of a community newspaper in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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