Welcome to Wellington Aero Club
An aviation enthusiast's dream with a private runway at your doorstep.
Nestled within the South Florida Village of Wellington, the Wellington Aero Club is a private airpark aviation paradise. Private air travel is the cornerstone of this beautiful and exclusive community. Many homes boast their own hangars and direct taxiway access to the lighted 4,000-foot asphalt runway. Many of these hangars have been updated or rebuilt to accommodate light jets up to a gross weight of 12,500 pounds. This private South Florida airpark also has its own fuel station, offering Avgas and Jetfuel for its residents. There is an AWOS weather system, and PAPI lights.
The non-taxiway homes all have full access to the airport with the option of using the large tie-down field located by the midfield fuel station and pilot house. You’ll also notice many helicopters around Wellington Aero Club.
Wellington Aero Club/s South Florida location is ideal for access to some amazing locations accessible by private plane. You can leave your backyard, hop in your plane, and be in the Bahamas or the Florida Keys in less than an hour.
But it's not all about the skies. The community’s splendid homes each sit on a minimum of one acre of lush greenery. The neighborhood sits in one of the best school districts in Palm Beach County and is located directly adjacent to Wellington’s famous 900 acre equestrian preserve. It is a short golf cart ride to the Wellington International showgrounds, home of the Winter Equestrian Festival, the world’s longest-running internationally ranked horse show. And minutes away from all of the polo fields, and boutique equesrian estates that make Wellington such a unique place to live. Many residents of the Wellington Aero Club are equestrians, pilots, families, or all three!
The community also brims with natural beauty and wildlife, thanks to the neighborhood containing three Village of Wellington pocket parks. Surrounded by canals, the Club’s location near the Everglades means the community teems with tropical birds and plants. The Aero Club is more than a residence; it's a gateway to a life where your backyard leads to endless skies and adventures across the horizon.
What to Love
- Private airport access: Every property has access to your own 4,000-foot runway, complete with jet fuel and avgas, plus an AWOS system.
- Equestrian proximity: Adjacent to the Wellington equestrian preserve and ust a mile from Wellington International showgrounds and polo fields, equestrians are at home here.
- Educational excellence: Families value the A-rated schools and large lot sizes.
Local Lifestyle
Wellington Aero Club offers members an exquisite blend of natural beauty and convenience. The Bahamas and the Florida Keys are a short flight from Wellington Aero Club, with many residents enjoying even just lunch in exotic destinations. The ability to fly from your backyard attracts many high-end buyers to the Aero Club. Though residents enjoy their retreats, you can easily find people passionate about aviation and the equestrian lifestyle. The many taxiways form an informal internal road system which residents use to golf cart to each others’ homes. Many equestrians call the Aero Club home, as it’s only a mile to the Wellington International showgrounds.
Dining and Entertainment
A short golf cart ride away from the Wellington Aero Club is The Wanderers Club, where members enjoy fine dining and championship golf (there are also multiple tennis and pickleball courts, a large pool, a gym, and a games room).
For an evening out, the nearby Wellington International is a social hub with an equestrian focus offering Saturday night entertainment and competition from fall to spring. At any given time, visitors can look to the skies and witness an array of different flying aircraft piloted by residents; ranging from gyroplanes, helicopters, aerobatic biplanes, and light jets adding a unique flair to the community. Further afield, Wellington offers many fine dining and entertainment options, as do the neighboring towns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, and Delray Beach.
Things to Do
Just outside of the community is a large dog park where pets and people enjoy one another’s company in the temperate South Florida weather. There are also volleyball courts enjoyed by many. The local parks located in the community, known as village pocket parks, offer serene spots for relaxation and witnessing nature.
The loop road around the community features one of Wellington’s wide multi-use paths and is a 2.7-mile circuit perfect for walking dogs, jogging, riding bikes, and meeting neighbors. Nature lovers escape to the nearby Marjory Stoneman Douglas Preserve to take in the wildlife and plants from horse and pedestrian trails.
Aero Club members enjoy a social community with many aviation-related holiday events, including impromptu parachuting and fly-bys by local pilots. Visit Kirsten Kopp’s YouTube channel for more information on Wellington Aero Club.
Schools
Education is paramount in Wellington Aero Club, with the community falling within some of the most highly sought-afterPalm Beach County schools.
Binks Forest Elementary sets the standard for primary education with its A rating, while
Wellington Landings Middle School and Wellington High Middle School meet those high standards. All three schools offer “Choice Programs” including a popular equine pre-veterinary program.
These institutions stand as pillars of the community, offering top-tier education that complements the superior lifestyle of the neighborhood. Kings Academy is a popular private option offering top-tier schooling from grades K–12. There are also many other private schools in Wellington catering to the junior equestrians or equestrian families and their nomadic lifestyle.
