Basil Binns serves as Deputy Aviation Director for the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, overseeing key business development and administrative functions supporting Miami International Airport and Miami-Dade County’s four general aviation airports. His responsibilities include commercial operations, real estate management and development, concessions, human resources, information systems, small business development, and contract administration.

An experienced public-sector leader, Binns previously served as Assistant Port Director for Business Development and Administration at PortMiami and has held several leadership and policy roles within Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami.

Binns holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida and is actively involved in several South Florida civic and community organizations.