MARCO ISLAND AIRWAYSMarco Island Airways began operations in 1972 with Martin 404 service between Miami and Marco Island, Florida. Service was added to Tampa in 1980, and Lakeland, FL in 1981. The company also operated contract flights as Air Florida Commuter in the 1980s, with service to Key West and the Bahamas. The airline was absorbed by PBA in 1984.Marco Island Airways Martin 404 at Tampa in 1981. ![]() Piper Navajos were used on the Tampa - Lakeland route in the early 1980s. ![]() Martin 404 pictured at Miami in 1984, with shortened Marco Airways titles and Air Florida colors. ![]() CLICK HERE to see some Marco Island Airways publicity photos from 1975. NEXT AIRLINE: NAPLES AIRLINES BACK TO GALLERY If you would like to share photos, stories or additional information about any of the airlines, airports or aircraft on this site, please CONTACT ME I would love to hear from you! Updated April 30, 2011 |
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