- Top Workplaces
- Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
The Aviation Authority, created in 1945 as an independent special district is responsible for the management and operation of all publicly owned airports
within Hillsborough County. This includes Tampa International, Peter O. Knight, Plant City and Tampa Executive Airports. The Aviation Authority is a
self-supporting organization, generating revenues from airport users to fund operation expenditures and debt service requirements. Although
empowered to levy ad valorem property taxes, the Authority has not collected any tax funds since 1973.
within Hillsborough County. This includes Tampa International, Peter O. Knight, Plant City and Tampa Executive Airports. The Aviation Authority is a
self-supporting organization, generating revenues from airport users to fund operation expenditures and debt service requirements. Although
empowered to levy ad valorem property taxes, the Authority has not collected any tax funds since 1973.
Purpose
The purpose of the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is to manage and operate the county's aviation facilities, providing easy connectivity to and
from the Tampa Bay area.
from the Tampa Bay area.
Vision
The vision of the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is to be a thriving aviation gateway for the Tampa Bay region, providing global access and
economic opportunity for its stakeholders.
economic opportunity for its stakeholders.
Mission
The mission of the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority is to be a major driver in the economic growth of the Tampa Bay region. The Hillsborough
County Aviation Authority will be a leading edge innovator to create global access and world class customer service to build prosperity for its
stakeholders.
County Aviation Authority will be a leading edge innovator to create global access and world class customer service to build prosperity for its
stakeholders.
Values
- Vision
- We think and act boldly. We lead by example. We transform our industry.
Recent Awards
Company Snapshots
