Located within Floyd Bennett Field, Aviator Sports and Events Center is an authorized Concessionaire of the Department of Interior, National Park Service at Gateway National Recreation Area. We are conveniently located approximately 10 miles from both Lower Manhattan and JFK Airport and easily accessible via MTA public transportation.
We have an incredible infrastructure including:
175,000 square feet of indoor space
Two state-of-the-art full-sized outdoor turf fields for soccer, football, lacrosse, and field hockey – bleacher seating
Two NHL-sized ice rinks – seating for 2,000
20,000 square foot multipurpose Field House, which houses:
10,000 square foot hardwood floor for basketball, volleyball, indoor tennis, and special activities
10,000 square foot indoor turf field for soccer, football, fitness training, classes, and special activities
New York City’s first municipal airport, Floyd Bennett Field, opened in 1931 — the same year the Empire State Building was completed. Named after the celebrated aviator who piloted the first flight over the North Pole, the field quickly became a hub for record-breaking flights and daring aviation feats. Over the years, it welcomed some of the nation’s most legendary pilots, including Howard Hughes, who landed here after his record-setting round-the-world flight, Amelia Earhart, Wiley Post, and Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan, who famously claimed to have accidentally flown to Ireland instead of California.
A favorite of NYC Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, Floyd Bennett Field served the city and nation through some of America’s most challenging times. During the Great Depression, it remained a beacon of progress and ambition. Its iconic hangars were later dedicated to the Naval Air Reserve Base of New York, playing a vital role during World War II. The field also became home to the NYPD’s pioneering aviation unit — the world’s first police air squad — establishing a tradition of service and excellence that continues to inspire us today. In 1972, the National Park Service designated Floyd Bennett Field as part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, preserving its historic structures for future generations.
In 2006, the historic hangars were reimagined as Aviator Sport Club — Brooklyn’s premier sports and events destination. Housed within the soaring ceilings and architectural grandeur of these aviation landmarks, our 175,000-square-foot facility honors the golden age of flight while providing world-class training for the next generation of athletes. From two NHL-sized ice rinks and a championship gymnastics center to outdoor turf fields and a state-of-the-art field house, Aviator Sport Club has become a home for countless memories, friendships, and achievements. We carry forward the spirit of ambition and excellence that defined Floyd Bennett Field — inspiring Brooklyn families to reach new heights.
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Floyd Bennett Field 3159 Flatbush Ave Brooklyn, NY 11234
