The tropical architecture in the structure and the utilization of the talents of local artists in its interior design led the Federal Department of Transportation and the National Endowment for the Arts to award Florida Keys Marathon Airport the 1995 Design for Transportation Award. Don't miss the ceiling fans fashioned from fishing rods and strung canvas. Until May 2000, American Eagle operated regularly scheduled flights between Marathon and Miami. Airport management is actively seeking more carriers. Avis, Budget, and Enterprise rental cars are available at the airport.
Taxis stand by in front of the airport awaiting each flight.
Other Commercial Options Miami International Airport LeJeune Rd. Fla. Highway 836 and LeJeune Road. To drive to the Keys from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, follow signs to Florida's Turnpike via Interstate 595. Driving from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport will add about 45 more minutes to your total trip. Paradise Aviation is a flight-based operation at the east end of the Florida Keys Marathon Airport runway.