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Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ)
Airport Information
(Sarasota, Florida - FL, USA)
 A gateway to the Sarasota and Manatee counties, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) is situated just 4 miles / 7 km to the northwest of downtown Sarasota and next to Ballentine Manor, Kensington Park, Matoaka and Whitfield. The airport is also some 10 miles / 6 km south of Bradenton, and close to Sarasota Bay and the acclaimed University of South Florida (USF at Sarasota Manatee), which is home to around 45,000 students.
With around ten airlines serving this facility to and from both domestic and international destinations, Sarasota Bradenton Airport has a two-level terminal and an average annual passenger throughput of more than one million. SRQ Airport also boasts some 15,000 monthly air operations during its busiest winter months, which is the region's main tourist season.
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Getting to Sarasota and Bradenton is made easy by the US-301 highway, which runs close to the airport itself. In addition, there are two public bus services operated by the Manatee (MCAT) and Sarasota (SCAT) counties that run from just outside the Baggage Claim area for 12 hours a day. Many hotels in the area also provide courtesy shuttles, while Diplomat airport taxis are also available, linking destinations such as Bradenton Beach, Holmes Beach, Lido Key, Longboat Key and the affluent Oyster Bay area in southern Sarasota.
Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) Information: History and Facilities
Dating back to 1939, Sarasota Bradenton Airport began its life when local government and prominent businessmen from the counties of both Sarasota and Manatee decided to combine forces and build a joint airport. A suitable site was chosen in between the counties, covering over 600 acres / 243 hectares. In 1942, Sarasota Bradenton Airport was completed at the cost of around $1 million, being immediately used by the US Army during the war years.
By the 1950s, the airport had started to operate commercially and many improvements were soon made. The runway was extended to around 2,100 meters / 6,890 feet and in 1959, a new passenger terminal opened. Jet-powered aircraft operated by National Airlines arrived in 1965 and immediately raised the status of Sarasota Bradenton Airport. Soon after, further land was purchased, the runway extended further and in 1989, the current terminal was built, greatly improving the amenities provided by the Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) of today.
The passenger facilities at Sarasota Bradenton Airport include a number of cash machines on the upper and lower levels, a tourist help desk, lost and found, and a mother / baby room. There are several restaurants and bars dotted around the terminal, such as the Budweiser Brewhouse, Fresh Attractions take-away, Gourmet Bean coffee shop, High Tides Deli and Bayfront Restaurant, where seafood is a speciality. Newsagents and Florida gift shops can also be found around Bradenton Airport, including the Parasides Shop.
Just a short walk from the terminal is the rather unexpected John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, which is located along the Bay Shore Road and contains over 10,000 art works of all descriptions, and from all periods. Onsite at Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, corporate passengers will find basic conference and business facilities in the terminal. The SRQ Conference Room seats around 20 people and is situated on the ground level of the main concourse.
Sarasota Bradenton Airport (SRQ) Information: About Sarasota Tourism
Sarasota boasts an impressive arts scene and is actually the biggest city between Tampa and Fort Myers. There are museums and art galleries all around the city, such as the South Florida Museum on 10th Street, along with an abundance of shops and restaurants along Main Street in the downtown area and around Siesta Village. In addition, the famous Tampa to Miami Tamiami Trail roadway passes through Sarasota.
Located on the west coast of Florida, to the south of Tampa, Bradenton Airport (SRQ) lies next to Sarasota Bay and directly south of Bradenton, being buffeted by a long string of picturesque keys. This part of Florida features many exciting coastal attractions, with amazing beaches clustered around Siesta Key, such as Siesta Beach and Turtle Beach.
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