FBOs
Kentucky Derby Boosts Louisville FBOs
The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby drew thousands of spectators and provided a surge for the local Louisville FBOs.
Atlantic Aviation ramp at Muhammad Ali International Airport in Louisville lined with private jets attending the Kentucky Derby
Atlantic Aviation's ramp at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport was packed on Saturday for the 149th edition of the Kentucky Derby. The service provider reported more than 250 aircraft on the ground while the "Fastest Two Minutes in Sports" took place at nearby Churchill Downs. (Photo: Atlantic Aviation)

The 149th running of the Kentucky Derby drew thousands of spectators to Churchill Downs in Louisville on Saturday to watch as Mage won the "Run for the Roses," providing a bounty for the area's FBOs.

Atlantic Aviation, which has operated the lone FBO at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport since 2005, was busy between Thursday and Sunday with 704 aircraft arrivals and 259 parked aircraft on Derby day. On Saturday, it set up a hospitality tent for arrivals and brought in food for crewmembers as they watched the race on large-screen TVs.

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