Kissimmee City Commission Approves a Memorandum of Understanding for Master Airport Developer

Kissimmee city officials have taken a major step toward redeveloping the remaining property at Kissimmee Gateway Airport, approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Kissimmee Airport Development Company LLC (KADC). The agreement launches a 90-day due diligence period as the city prepares a broader development plan following the recent filing of construction plans for a new Hyatt Studios hotel on airport grounds. KADC CEO Hector said the company has been in talks with the city for several years, but could not move forward until the Federal Aviation Administration approved the airport’s updated master plan. That plan outlines potential additions including a U.S. Customs & Border Patrol outpost, a vertiport, and significant new hangar space. Airport Director Shaun Germolus said KADC brings the local knowledge, construction background, and resources necessary to carry the project through.

One of the largest redevelopment opportunities lies on the site of the city’s long-closed golf course, where the master plan calls for a mix of 30,000- and 15,000-square-foot hangars totaling 330,000 square feet. A key challenge will be determining whether an existing pond can be relocated to accommodate future aviation uses. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on this game-changing development!