General Questions
What is the Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority?
The Titusville-Cocoa Airport Authority (TICO) is a public entity established to operate and develop a system of airports and aerospace facilities on Florida’s Space Coast. It supports aviation, aerospace, and economic growth across Brevard County through oversight of three airports and the Exploration Spaceport.
What airports are part of the TICO system?
TICO manages Space Coast Regional Airport (TIX), Arthur Dunn Airpark (X21), Merritt Island Airport (COI), and Exploration Spaceport.
Where is the TICO Authority headquartered?
The Authority is headquartered at 1 Bristow Way, Titusville, FL 32780
What services does the Authority offer across its airports?
Services include general aviation, commercial and corporate operations, flight training, aircraft maintenance and repair, sales, full-service FBOs, and recreational aviation activities like skydiving and bi-plane tours.
How do I contact someone at the Authority?
Business Opportunities
Why should I invest in the Space Coast?
The Space Coast offers shovel-ready sites, strategic zoning, direct access to major transportation networks, a robust aerospace ecosystem, and a pro-business regulatory environment—all ideal for aerospace development and innovation.
What types of development-ready sites are available?
Options include runway-access parcels, non-runway access areas, and mixed-use development zones like the Space Coast Innovation Park, totaling 2,083 acres of build-ready land.
How do I schedule a tour or request more information about available properties?
You can schedule a tour or inquire about site availability by contacting our Business Development team through the website’s Business Opportunities section.
Airports and Spaceport
How can I inquire about hangar rentals at any of the Authority’s airports?
What is Exploration Spaceport?
Exploration Spaceport is a licensed horizontal launch site within TIX, designated by the FAA in 2020, and one of only 14 such spaceports in the U.S.
Forms and Requests
How do I apply for a hangar?
Complete the Hangar Application form online and submit a $200 fully refundable application fee per airport.
Is there a waiting list for hangar space?
Yes, applications are placed on a waitlist once the fee is received. Refer to the Hangar Waiting List Policy for details.
What is the current hangar application fee?
How do I report a noise complaint?
Submit the Noise Complaint form online or call our Noise Complaint Line at 321-961-0800