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Satellite Beach, Florida

S. The population was 11,226 at the 2020 United States census, up from 10,109 at the 2010 census, and it is located with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Banana River to the west.

Type IslandPopulation 11,226

Why go

  • City in Florida, U.S.
  • Served by Patrick Space Force Base (COF).

History

Satellite Beach is a coastal city in Brevard County, Florida, U.S. The population was 11,226 at the 2020 United States census, up from 10,109 at the 2010 census, and it is located with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Banana River to the west. Satellite Beach is part of the Palm Bay–Melbourne–Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Airports

Orlando Melbourne International Airport (MLB) 5.8 mi to the centre
Melbourne, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Air France, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines…) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Air France AF (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • American Airlines AA (CRJ) · 1 route: Charlotte
  • Delta Air Lines DL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta
  • KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
  • US Airways US (CRJ) · 1 route: Charlotte

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Patrick Space Force Base (COF) 4.1 mi to the centre
Cocoa Beach, FL, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Merritt Island Airport (COI) 13 mi to the centre
Merritt Island, FL, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Satellite Beach Fire Department – Samsons Island
Ferry route · City of Satellite Beach
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Patrick Space Force Base (COF). Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi; routes include Satellite Beach Fire Department – Samsons Island.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Satellite Beach, Florida. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Sarasota, Florida · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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