Massey Ranch Airpark

New Smyrna Beach, FL USA (KX50 / X50)

Evidence points to aboriginal populations at least as early as 2000 BC. Centuries of oyster feasts contributed to an estimated 33,000 cubic yards of shells covering 2 acres and about 50 feet high at famous Turtle Mound (8 miles south on A1A). It is the largest, but only one of many. By 1769 Dr. Andrew Turnbull, a Scot, had recruited 200 Greeks, 110 Italians and 1190 Minorcans to homestead his royal land grant of 101,000 acres. He named the colony "New Smyrna." Shortages, mosquitoes and disease led to the failure of that colony ten years later. Turnbull had even started his "palace" on yet another shell mound but only got as far as the "coquina" block foundation. "Coquina", composed of millions of fused together tiny shells was the Florida coastal building material of choice in those days. You can still see the foundation at the corner of Julia and North Riverside Drive today.

The Spanish regained control by swapping the Bahamas for Florida in 1783 and then sold it to the new United States in 1819. Depredations of the wars of 1812 and Seminole in 1835 destroyed whatever was developed. An "elegant" hotel built on the original Turnbull foundation was shelled to oblivion by Union sailors. After the Civil War the hotelier Sheldon rebuilt his hotel which served as the local "shopping center" until 1896. Throughout the 1800's military necessity caused the building of several roads; one from St. Augustine to the New Smyrna stone wharf and later two from Forth Mellon on Lake Monroe.

With an aviation history equally rich in lore and tradition, Dave's Aircraft is the proud sponsor of this airport. Dave's Aircraft Charter is well known for competitive pricing when it comes to FLORIDA AIR CHARTER solutions. Looking for the snappiest light jet in the Daytona Beach Intl (KDAB) Ormond Beach Municipal (KOMN) Orlando Sanford Intl (KSFB) Arthur Dunn Airpark (KX21) Space Coast Rgnl (KTIX) Executive (KORL) Orlando International (KMCO) Merritt Island (KCOI) Leesburg Municipal (KLEE) Kissimmee Municipal (KISM)? Then we have your Cessna Citation Solution.

Located on Massey Ranch Airpark in Edgewater, FL, you'll find well maintained runway, taxiways and modern hangers just a short ride from the beaches and major airports (Daytona Beach, Sanford and Orlando).
This airport is sponsored by Dave's Aircraft, a proud Cessna Citation operator and sponsor of this airport.

Nearby airports with air charter planes:
New Smyrna Beach Municipal (KEVB) Daytona Beach Intl (KDAB) Orlando Sanford Intl (KSFB) Ormond Beach Municipal (KOMN) (K1J6) Arthur Dunn Airpark (KX21) Titusville/nasa Shut (KX68) Space Coast Rgnl (KTIX) (K2J8) Flagler County (KX47)