Vero Beach Regional Airport – VRB Florida
Vero Beach Regional Airport is an active public airport owned by the City of Vero Beach. Located one mile northwest of Vero Beach Florida, VRB Airport offers scheduled domestic jet flights to and from destinations like Newark and Portland through the Elite Airways airline. Besides handling flights, VRB Airport also offers aviation and commercial leasing to interested parties.
Best Time to Visit
The area surrounding VRB Airport was once used by the U.S. Navy as its naval air station. Commissioned as Naval Air Station (NAS) Vero Beach, the base was used for training naval aviators and night fighters from 1942-1946. In 1947, the facility was returned to the city for civil use.Known for its slogan, “Land near the sand,” Vero Beach Regional Airport continues to grow and improve. The airport meets rigorous requirements for safety and security, thereby earning certification from FAA and TSA. Thanks to its size, the airport is able to accommodate three runways and to provide transient and long-term parking for various aircraft. VRB Airport’s facilities include air traffic control, 24/7 fire rescue and security, flight instruction and aircraft fueling and maintenance, among others. Visitors to cities like Fellsmere and Fort Pierce can book their flights to VRB Airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visitors would not find airport hotels lacking in the area, as there are numerous inns and hotels near the airport. Costa d'Este Beach Resort and Spa, the 4-star Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & Spa, and the nearby The Caribbean Court Boutique Hotel are all located within 2.5-3.5 miles from the Vero Beach Regional Airport.
