AOG Support & Service at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is one of the busiest business and general aviation fields on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Located roughly 30 miles south of Tampa International, six miles north of downtown Sarasota and ten miles south of downtown Bradenton, SRQ handles a steady mix of corporate, charter, and privately operated business aircraft alongside scheduled commercial service. Its 9,500-foot primary runway accommodates virtually any business aircraft in operation, and on-field U.S.
That traffic profile means an aircraft-on-ground (AOG) event at SRQ rarely happens in isolation. It happens mid-itinerary, with passengers waiting and a departure slot slipping away. Empire Aviation USA provides 24/7 AOG response at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, supported by our FAA Part 145 Repair Station and nationwide response network. From SRQ, our mobile maintenance team supports operators throughout Florida’s Gulf Coast region, including Sarasota, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Venice, Punta Gorda, Fort Myers, Naples and surrounding markets.
Coverage Across the Field
FBO facilities at SRQ sit on the north, east, and west sides of the airport, with the passenger terminal to the south. Empire Aviation USA is not tied to a single ramp. Our technicians coordinate access with your handler and, when the work scope and conditions permit, provide maintenance support at the aircraft.
The same applies to unplanned arrivals. If a discrepancy en route puts you into SRQ instead of your intended destination, our line is staffed 24/7, allowing immediate coordination regardless of whether SRQ was on your original flight plan.
AOG Services at SRQ
Airframe Troubleshooting and Repair
Fault isolation across airframe systems, performed on the ramp or in a hangar depending on the discrepancy and the weather. Our technicians arrive with appropriate tooling and diagnostic equipment to systematically troubleshoot the discrepancy and identify the source of the fault whenever possible.
Avionics Diagnostics
Troubleshooting support for nuisance faults, failed self-tests, and system-level discrepancies within our approved capabilities.
Parts Sourcing and Logistics
Sourcing and expediting the components required to close a discrepancy, coordinated through our nationwide supplier network and moved to SRQ as quickly as the part allows.
FAA Part 145 Maintenance & Documentation
Maintenance is performed and documented in accordance with applicable requirements and within the capabilities of our FAA Part 145 Repair Station certificate (CRS# 8BQR005D). When authorized, Empire Aviation USA can approve applicable work for return to service following completion of the required maintenance and documentation.
Aircraft Platforms We Support
Our AOG teams have experience supporting Gulfstream, Bombardier, Citation, Falcon, Hawker, Learjet, Embraer, and other business aircraft platforms, subject to our applicable ratings and capabilities.
Florida Gulf Coast AOG & Coverage Beyond SRQ
SRQ anchors Empire Aviation USA’s coverage on Florida’s west coast, and our teams support operators at fields throughout the region.
Empire Aviation USA provides 24/7 AOG support through mobile teams serving key business aviation markets across the country, including PBI, OPF, ORL, SRQ, TEB, VNY, DAL and additional locations.
Frequently Asked Questions: AOG Support at SRQ
Yes. Unplanned arrivals are a routine part of AOG work. Call the hotline with your aircraft type, tail number, current location on the field, and the discrepancy, and we begin coordinating from that call.
Aircraft make and model, tail number, exact location at SRQ, the handling FBO, a description of the write-up, and the name and number of the person authorizing the work. Any relevant fault codes or messages help us arrive with the right parts.
Yes. We regularly coordinate with flight departments, management companies, and charter operators on authorization, scope, and documentation. Tell us who holds approval authority and we will route communication accordingly.
Yes. There is no requirement for an ongoing local relationship. Seasonal and transient operators receive the same commitment to responsive service and applicable maintenance documentation as locally based customers.
If a discrepancy requires facilities beyond what ramp-side work allows, we discuss options with you directly, including coordinating access to appropriate hangar facilities or arranging additional maintenance support within our Repair Station capabilities. You get a clear recommendation and a realistic timeline before any decision is made.
Grounded at SRQ? We're Ready.
Don’t let an AOG event disrupt your operation. Contact Empire Aviation USA’s AOG team for 24/7 AOG coordination and support at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
Schedule AOG | AOG Hotline: 844-4-JET-FIX (844-453-8349)