The Gulf beaches
A few minutes after takeoff the coastline opens up beneath the wing: white sand, the line of the surf, and turquoise shallows out to the horizon.
Since 1955 · Naples KAPF
Recreational flying, shared.
A member-owned, not-for-profit flying club at Naples Airport. Well-kept IFR Cessnas, low hourly rates, and a friendly community of owner-pilots who actually go flying.
Welcome
Flying Naples since 1955
Naples Flying Club has made recreational flying safe, affordable, and genuinely enjoyable in Southwest Florida for decades. As a member-owned, not-for-profit club, we keep flying within reach: members share ownership of the aircraft, so costs stay low and the planes stay well cared for.
How to Join- Two IFR-equipped Cessnas, simple and well maintained.
- A member-owned equity club: you hold a share, not a rental account.
- Low hourly rates on a wet-tach basis.
- Online scheduling through ScheduleMaster, and a friendly, volunteer-run community.
From the Air 
What membership really gets you
Naples sits at the corner of the Gulf and the Everglades, so a tank of fuel and an afternoon put some of the best low-altitude scenery in Florida within easy reach. Here is what is out the window once you join.
Marco and the barrier islands
Just south of the field, a string of undeveloped sand spits and mangrove passes sits only minutes off the runway - a favorite first destination.
The Everglades
Turn inland and the coast gives way to the sawgrass-and-tree-island mosaic of the Everglades, a quiet reminder of how wild this corner of Florida still is.
Real trips, not just laps
The aircraft are practical for real travel: plan a route up the coast, file a flight plan, and make a weekend of it.
Specific place names are confirmed against the flight log before launch.
Our Fleet 
Two aircraft, well equipped
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Cessna 172R · 180 HP STC
A simple, easy-flying four-seat high-wing with a modern Garmin IFR panel, kept current for instrument flight.
- Garmin GTN-650Xi, dual G5, GFC 500 autopilot
- GTX-345 ADS-B In/Out, GMA-350C audio
- IFR equipped
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Cessna 182T
A more powerful four-seat high-wing with greater useful load and range, suited to longer trips and heavier loads.
- Modern Garmin IFR panel
- Greater useful load and range than the 172
- IFR equipped
Member-owned
Built for pilots who fly.
The club exists so its members can fly more for less: shared ownership, shared upkeep, and a small, friendly group that looks after the aircraft like the common property it is. Safety and good stewardship come first.
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Come fly with us
Memberships are bought and sold between members with club approval. If you are a pilot in Southwest Florida looking for affordable access to well-kept aircraft, we would love to hear from you.