National Florida Airlines Cuffed Beanie
Celebrate a short-lived name in Florida commuter aviation with this National Florida Airlines Cuffed Beanie. Based in Daytona, the airline started operations in December 1981, linking Daytona Beach with Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. By 1983, its six-city network also included Fort Lauderdale and Fort Walton Beach/Elgin A.F.B. For aviation-history enthusiasts, the company’s varied fleet and brief operating story make it a memorable reference to regional air travel in the early 1980s. Its documented chapter closed with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing on December 2, 1983.
National Florida Airlines was a commuter airline based in Daytona, Florida. Founded in 1981, it began operations in December of that year, flying from Daytona Beach to Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. In 1982, the airline added service to Fort Walton Beach and Fort Lauderdale. By 1983, its Florida network served six cities, with Daytona Beach listed as its hub: Daytona Beach, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Fort Walton Beach/Elgin A.F.B. Its 1983 fleet included de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft, Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner aircraft, and Piper PA-31 Navajo aircraft. The Twin Otter registrations listed for the airline were N1345U, N778CC, N779CC, and N794CC; the Metroliner registration was N602AS. National Florida Airlines declared Chapter 7 bankruptcy on December 2, 1983. The available account identifies no predecessor, merger, successor, or later brand transition.
| One size | |
| Length (Uncuffed), in | 12.00 |
| Length (Cuffed), in | 9.00 |
| Width, in | 8.13 |
| Circumreference, in | 17.25 - 18.50 |
This cuffed beanie carries a lived-in street energy—soft, warm, and quietly bold. The low-profile embroidery sits on the cuff like a personal insignia: a small, slightly distressed logo with a touch of red that reads as both vintage and current. It slips on easily and stays put through commutes, late-night walks, and chilly market runs, adding a subtle graphic edge without shouting.
Wear it with a worn denim jacket, layered knit, or an oversized coat. It works for creatives who like to curate a look that’s casual but considered, for city cyclists who need dependable warmth, or for anyone who favors compact, tactile details. The hypoallergenic acrylic knit keeps things comfortable against the skin while the 12" cuff gives you styling flexibility—fold it high for warmth or roll it low for a slouchier silhouette. This is a small, everyday piece that quietly completes an outfit and ages into its own personality.
Product features
- 100% turbo acrylic knit — warm, durable, and easy-care.
- 12" cuffed design — versatile fit and styling options.
- One size fits most — stretchy, comfortable, and unrestrictive.
- Embroidered decoration — subtle, long-lasting graphic detail.
- Hypoallergenic and compliant — safer for sensitive skin and meets safety standards.
Care instructions
- Use warm water and dish soap and clean spots off your hat. It's not necessary to soak the whole item. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.