✈️ Stewart KSUA Plummets 65% in June from March Peak, Fractional Fleets Lead Florida's Retreat
Avi-Go data shows that business jet movements at KSUA airport on Florida's east coast fell from a March 2026 peak of 5,298 movements to 1,821 in June, a decline of approximately 65% from the peak, with a 33.59% month-over-month drop over the past 30 days (a reduction of 1,138 movements), the largest decline among major airports. The pullback was concentrated in light and midsize fractional and charter fleets: comparing May-June to March-April, Midsize Jets decreased 57.4% and Light Jets dropped by nearly 1,419 movements; among operators, NetJets declined 61.4% (a reduction of 778 movements), Flexjet dropped 58.8%, and Tradewind had the largest relative decline at 68.1%. This retreat aligns closely with the end of the winter-spring peak season, representing a typical seasonal pullback rather than a structural contraction.
Impact: Fractional and charter operators will face rising costs for non-full repositioning and parking at KSUA; local FBOs face off-season pressure on fuel and ground service revenue from June to August.
Recommendation: FBOs and ground service providers should complete off-season scheduling and workforce flexibility adjustments before July 2026 to control fixed costs; operators such as NetJets and Flexjet can evaluate fleet redeployment to northern summer hotspots before September 2026 to avoid empty legs.