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By Air
Sarasota Bradenton International Airport dates
back to early 1939, when it was originally designed
to serve the travel needs of both Sarasota and
Manatee counties. More than 60 years later, in
excess of 1.5 million travelers pass through its
terminals each year for both business and leisure
travel. Low-cost airlines and major airlines and
their commuter affiliates provide scheduled service
to a variety of destinations with easy connections
domestically and abroad. Non-stop year round service
is offered to New York Washington, Chicago, Atlanta,
Charlotte, Newark, Houston, Baltimore and
Cincinnati. Detroit, Cleveland and Indianapolis are
offered as scheduled seasonal service. Canadian
seasonal service is offered to Toronto, Ottawa,
Moncton and Hallifax.
Using the airport code SRQ, Sarasota Bradenton
International Airport holds Port of Entry status and
hence provides full US Customs inspections for its
international travelers. The airport enjoys a
convenient location at the intersection of US 41 and
University Parkway near the Manatee / Sarasota
county line. Easily accessible by I-75, University
Parkway and Routes 301 and 41, Sarasota Bradenton
International Airport is just minutes from the
region's bustling business districts and balmy Gulf
Coast beaches.
The airport's user-friendly terminal, complete with
well-maintained facilities, offers travelers a safe,
convenient and comfortable travel experience -
making it one of the Gulf Coast's most popular hubs
for business people and vacationers alike. |