By Jennifer Susanne Sommers
Global Real Estate Advisor | ONE Sotheby’s International Realty
Boca Raton | Delray Beach | Palm Beach County
South Florida and the nearby Treasure Coast offer residential airparks where some properties combine a home, hangar and access to a private runway. These neighborhoods appeal to pilots and aviation enthusiasts, but taxiway access and aircraft eligibility must be checked for the specific property.
This guide compares Wellington Aero Club and Antiquers Aerodrome in Palm Beach County with Tailwinds Airpark in Martin County near Jupiter. It is a selection of communities to explore, not an exhaustive inventory of every Florida airpark.
Wellington Aero Club (Wellington)
Wellington Aero Club is a residential aviation community in Wellington. Its property owners association rules describe a private 4,000-foot paved and lighted runway and 254 lots across approximately 300 acres. Some residences include hangars and taxiway access; verify the rights and limitations attached to each parcel.
The location also offers access to Wellington shopping and equestrian venues. Compare current homes and land in the linked search. Aircraft eligibility, fueling arrangements, operating rules and insurance requirements should be confirmed directly with the association and airport operator.
Antiquers Aerodrome (Delray Beach)
Antiquers Aerodrome is a residential airpark in Delray Beach with a private turf runway and properties that may include hangars. The AOPA airport record for FD08 lists 5,180 feet of total runway length, with lighting limited to the middle 3,720 feet. Buyers and pilots should verify current usable distances, restrictions and operating information directly rather than relying on a real estate description for flight planning.
Compare acreage, hangar dimensions, permitted storage uses and access rights property by property. Inventory can be limited; an empty current search does not mean the community has no homes.
Tailwinds Airpark (Jupiter area)
Tailwinds Airpark is part of Ranch Colony in Martin County, using Jupiter mailing addresses. MLS records identify its subdivision as COLONY PARK; a reviewed listing also names the development Tailwinds at Ranch Colony. The linked search uses this verified subdivision rather than including every Ranch Colony neighborhood.
Buyers can compare larger homesites, hangar facilities and private runway access. The reviewed MLS record confirms aviation amenities, but runway rights, aircraft suitability and any easements require property-specific due diligence.
What Buyers Should Know
Private runways and taxiway access are the main draw. Confirm the specific property’s hangar rights and runway access before purchasing.
Aircraft weight limits, runway length, and lighting vary by community. These details matter for the type of plane you fly.
HOA rules, fuel availability, and insurance requirements differ. Review them early.
These are specialized markets. Review current listings and recent comparable sales rather than assuming a fixed price range or predictable time on market.
Most buyers in these neighborhoods are aviation enthusiasts, though some residents simply enjoy the unique setting and do not own planes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main fly-in communities in South Florida?
Three communities to compare are Wellington Aero Club and Antiquers Aerodrome in Palm Beach County, and Tailwinds Airpark in Martin County near Jupiter.
Do you have to own a plane to live in these communities?
Aircraft ownership and membership requirements should be checked in the current association documents for the community and parcel.
What is the typical price range?
Pricing varies with acreage, home condition, hangar size and documented access rights. Use the live community searches for current asking prices; land and rental listings are distinct from completed-home purchase prices.
Does a hangar guarantee runway access?
No. Verify recorded access rights, association approvals, taxiway easements, aircraft limits and current operating rules for the specific property.
Jennifer Susanne Sommers specializes in luxury homes and unique properties across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Wellington, and greater Palm Beach County. For current inventory in fly-in communities or a private consultation, contact her at 561-888-3115 or [email protected], or visit agentboca.com.
Browse current airpark properties
MLS subdivision naming was checked against current listings and closed records from November 2, 2023 through November 2, 2026. Searches include Active, Coming Soon, Pending and Active Under Contract listings, with homes, rentals and land where applicable. Not every result includes a hangar or deeded runway access.
Sources
BeachesMLS subdivision and development-name records reviewed November 2, 2026; current public inventory is linked above.
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