Upper Captiva Fly-In Estate for Sale: A Rare Island Aviation and Waterfront Retreat at Salty Approach Airstrip - FL90
- Aviation Real Estate Magazine
- 6 hours ago
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Not everyone can get here; that is precisely what makes this property extraordinary! A once-in-a-generation waterfront estate has arrived on the market on Upper Captiva Island in Southwest Florida. This property boasts 300 feet of private white sandy beach frontage, four bedrooms, five bathrooms, and over 3,900 square feet of air-conditioned living space on 1.16 acres along Pine Island Sound with sweeping views toward the Gulf of America. Listed at $4,400,000, this is one of the rarest aviation and boating lifestyle properties in the state of Florida, accessible only by private boat or private aircraft via membership in the Salty Approach Airstrip (FL90), included with the sale.
A Property That Rewards the Extraordinary Buyer
This Upper Captiva fly-in estate for sale at 211 Kingfisher Drive is not a property that can be stumbled upon. There are no bridges to Upper Captiva, no cars, no crowds, and no HOA. Reaching it requires intent, and that exclusivity is baked into every aspect of the ownership experience. The property sits on deep water with five-foot drafts at low tide, two private docks with room for three vessels including a 40-foot boat, and a composite Trex waterfront deck with a boat lift. Seaplane owners will find the dock accommodates floatplane arrivals as well, making this one of the few properties in Florida that genuinely qualifies as a fly-in, boat-in, and splash-down destination.
For pilots, Salty Approach (FL90) is a private grass airstrip reserved exclusively for members and their guests, with membership transferring to the new owner at closing. The strip is best suited for experienced pilots flying light short-field and soft-field capable aircraft, including Cessna 150, 152, 172, 182, 206, Piper Cub, Super Cub, Aviat Husky, Maule, Kitfox, and similar STOL-capable designs. The airstrip is situated 19 miles west of Fort Myers and is controlled through Fort Myers Approach. Dawn-to-dusk operations are strictly enforced, and the community actively manages the strip for safety and environmental stewardship. A 29'5" x 36'7" hangar-style garage beneath the home provides secure aircraft storage, completing a setup that serious pilot-owners will immediately recognize as one of the finest in the Southeast.
An Island Home Built for Four-Level Living
The residence spans four levels served by a private elevator, with panoramic water views from virtually every room. Marble, tile, and wood flooring carry throughout the interior, and the open-concept chef's kitchen features premium appliances, wine and beverage refrigeration, and an ice maker designed for hosting. Expansive terraces and gathering spaces wrap the exterior on multiple levels, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow that captures morning light over Pine Island Sound and blazing Gulf sunsets in the evening.
The outdoor lifestyle infrastructure is resort-caliber. A private pool, poolside cabana, outdoor gourmet kitchen, exercise room, and private sauna all serve the property. Whole-house generator, hurricane impact windows and doors with shutters, well water, septic, and propane gas service complete the self-sufficient island infrastructure. A golf cart is included with the sale, the standard mode of transport on an island where the pace is deliberately, blissfully slow.
Salty Approach FL90: Upper Captiva Fly-In Estate for Sale Like No Other
Upper Captiva, also known as North Captiva Island, is a 750-acre bridgeless barrier island bordered by Pine Island Sound to the east and the Gulf of America to the west. The island operates as a genuine natural sanctuary, home to more than a mile of trails, a bird sanctuary, and the kind of undisturbed coastal habitat that has largely vanished from developed Southwest Florida. The Island Club at North Captiva offers two large pools along with a social anchor for the island community. The Safety Harbor Club provides an additional marina, pool, and waterfront dining. On-island dining options include Mainstay, Mango's Bar and Grill, and Boathouse, giving residents a legitimate restaurant scene without ever leaving the island.
For those who venture out by boat, the fishing and cruising options from this property are among the finest available anywhere in the country. Boca Grande Pass, widely known as the Tarpon Capital of the World, sits at the northern end of Pine Island Sound and is accessible directly from the property's docks. The waters of the Sound also produce world-class snook, redfish, sea trout, cobia, Spanish mackerel, snapper, grouper, and amberjack year-round. Cayo Costa State Park, one of Florida's most pristine barrier island destinations, is a short boat ride to the north and offers miles of undeveloped Gulf beaches, hiking trails, camping, and shelling. Useppa Island, Cabbage Key, and Gasparilla Island are all easily reached by water for dining, shelling, and island exploration. Pine Island Sound itself is a designated Florida Aquatic Preserve, with seagrass beds, oyster bars, and mangrove islands that support over 300 species of birds, including bald eagles, roseate spoonbills, osprey, and wood storks.
For pilots, the location opens up the entire Southwest Florida airspace in minutes. Fort Myers, Naples, Sarasota, and Tampa are all short hops from FL90, providing access to major commercial airports, Cirrus and Piper service centers, and the full range of metropolitan amenities whenever island life calls for a change of scenery.
Properties of this combination simply do not exist in Southwest Florida real estate. A private island estate with hangar space beneath the home, membership in an exclusive private grass airstrip, deep water dockage for three vessels including a 40-foot offshore fishing boat, seaplane access, no HOA, no bridges, and resort-quality outdoor living in one of the last truly private corners of the Florida coast. This is not a home. It is a lifestyle that almost no one in the world has access to.
Contact Jodi Kaplan with Jodi Kaplan Group at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury at 239-300-3216 or jodikaplanhomes@gmail.com for showings and more details.
Disclaimer: Runway lengths, aviation details, and airstrip information are deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be independently verified with the FAA.
