OurAirports: Comments on world airports

[KBVY] "Free parking; fuel" by david

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:54:26 -0400

There is free parking here by the control tower. Alternatively, you can park on the other side of the field at North Atlantic for $5/day (piston single).

North Atlantic makes three trips a day with their truck to fuel planes in this area, so you can still get fuel without taxiing across, as long as you plane is there long enough.

[KBVY] "Fees" by david

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:52:16 -0400

For a piston single, quoted over the phone 2008-05-16:

Landing fee: none

Handling fee: $10 (waived with fuel purchase)

Parking: $5/night

Note that there is also free parking under the control tower on the east side of the field, if you prefer.

[CYFJ] "Customs fee dispute" by david

Thu, 15 May 2008 15:04:08 -0400

The airport currently pays the government $1,000 per visit for customs services. It owes $95,000 to the federal government in back fees and is unable or unwilling to pay:

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2008/05/15/qc-tremblantairport0515.html

[US-KCXY] "FBO and airport fees" by david

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:25:58 -0400

I think this is the only FBO at Capital City Airport. They've blocked comments on AirNav, but here's what I got from a phone call today for a light piston aircraft:

Facility fee: $25.00 (waived with 5 gallon fuel purchase).

Ramp fee: $15.00

Landing fee: $8.00 (she wasn't sure about the exact amount)

It doesn't make sense for a quick fuel or lunch stop. Nearby Harrisburg International (KMDT) also has the landing fee, but not the ramp fee at the FBO.

[KMDT] "Landing fee" by david

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:12:28 -0400

The airport has an $8 landing fee for light piston aircraft, but the FBO has reasonably good gas prices ($5.20/gallon on 12 May 2008).

[KIAD] "Flying in as pilot" by david

Mon, 12 May 2008 07:27:14 -0400

I came to Dulles for the first time as pilot yesterday. The ADIZ was a total non-issue when I was IFR (just like any IFR flight). Potomoc approach and Dulles tower were friendly and co-operative, fitting me into the jet traffic in bad weather without any delays and giving me the runway I asked for. It was about a 3-minute taxi to Signature. They had a follow-me van waiting on their apron, and then a shuttle to take me about 50 meters to the FBO (in the rain). I waited 8 minutes for a Washington Flyer taxi to arrive from the terminal. All prices as quoted in a previous message -- cheap for a big airport (except for the fuel, of course).

[KBGM] "Fees" by david

Sun, 11 May 2008 20:09:30 -0400

Fees and costs from Atlantic Aviation (phone 607-644-1062) for a single-engine piston aircraft, 2008-05-11:

Landing fee: $0

Ramp fee: $10 (waived with fuel purchase)

Parking: $10/night

Hangar: $75/night

100LL: $6.12/gallon

Binghamton is a Customs User Fee airport. I haven't called to find out what the fee is, but you can clear in Syracuse, Watertown, or Alexandria Bay for free coming from Canada.

[CA-CSC3] "re: Floatplanes welcome as well" by ptomblin

Sun, 11 May 2008 08:41:06 -0400

The float plane base is a separate entry in this site - id "CSA7".

[KBOS] "Fees" by david

Sat, 10 May 2008 21:40:17 -0400

I believe that this is the only FBO left at Logan, an airport that hates GA more than any other public North American airport (thanks to Massport). I called Signature just to see how bad the fees are, and here's what I got for a two-night stay in a Piper Cherokee (note that not all of them are under Signature's control):

$33.00 landing fee

$166.60 parking (2 nights)

$48.40 GA fee (!!)

$56.00 security fee

$28.00 handling fee (waived with 7 gallons fuel purchase)

I didn't ask about a customs fee, but there's a steep one at Bedford/Hanscom (also run by Massport), so I expect there's one here as well. I think the security fee is for being poked, prodded, and metal-detected by the TSA, just like if you were flying on the airlines.

By comparison, if I flew my Cherokee into Washington/Dulles (another large airport affected by 9/11) and parked at the Signature there, I'd pay an $8.00 landing fee, $18.19/night parking, no customs fee, no security fee, no GA fee, and the same $28.00 handling fee (waived with 7 gallon fuel purchase).

[CA-CSC3] "Floatplanes welcome as well" by philippe

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:11:46 -0400

Drummondville airport is also a float base - there is a dock on the river with a fuel pump just across the road near the treshold of runway 20.

[KBUR] "Curfew" by david

Thu, 08 May 2008 15:02:09 -0400

The airport authority is proposing a 10pm-6:59am curfew on most take-offs and landings at Bob Hope Airport:

http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2008/080508ca.html

[YADG] "YADG" by PILOT99

Tue, 06 May 2008 03:39:19 -0400

Fantastic place to visit. Coffee and light meals always available. Friendly people.

[CYQV] "Yorkton Muinicipal Airport" by bsdunek

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:47:45 -0400

Camped under the wing here on our way to Alaska. Some mechanics spent all night changing the engine on a Snow ag plane. Tried it out at first light - about 4:30 a.m. Boy, that big radial sure can wake you up! Not a bad sound to wake up to though.

[CYBR] "Brandon Municipal Airport - 1988" by bsdunek

Fri, 02 May 2008 19:43:50 -0400

This was our first stop in Canada for our first trip to Alaska in 1988. Some kind sole gave us a ride into town where we showered at the athletic club and found some dinner. It was light for so long we went back and on to Yorkton that evening.

[CYCC] "Easy to find." by viennatech

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:21:52 -0400

I managed to find Cornwall easily enough on my first dual cross country this weekend. Am planning to go back solo this Saturday. Was a great airport with friendly staff.

[US-KVNY] "One Six Right" by david

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:35:43 -0400

The popular general aviation documentary "One Six Right" was shot at Van Nuys in 2005:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Six_Right

[US-KHEF] "KHEF Manassas" by Fluky

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:07:51 -0400

Home base for me (Fluky is the gate where most from KHEF leave the ADIZ). Use Dulles Aviation Inc. FBO at west ramp. New restaurant at east ramp but I have not tried them yet.

[CA-0011] "Some Information..." by bcrosby

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:45:29 -0400

Surprisingly, King City was a small but busy airport considering it's

proximity to Maple Airport (Now Wonderland). Beamish Construction bought

the land in the 1980's and set up shop. If you drive past the area, you can

also make out the control tower located at the south end of the field.

[US-KSMO] "re: Attempt to ban large aircraft" by david

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:23:15 -0400

The FAA has issued a cease-and-desist order to prevent the large-jet ban:

http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2008/080424ca.html

[EGHF] "Schedule to close in May 2008" by david

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:47:16 -0400

The Royal Navy has abandoned this field, and it is scheduled to close on 14 May 2008; however, the Lee Flying Association is challenging the closure.

[KMDW] "The Busiest Square Mile in Aviation" by rodrakic

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 11:15:35 -0400

Midway is my home 'drome.

It's an amazing place. Commercial, Biz, and general aviation all in one square mile patch of city.

Everything from SWA 737s, to Lears, and down to 152s... 3 FBOs, 2 Flight Schools...

I love this place.

[KDTW] "Red Bull air race 2008" by david

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:20:54 -0400

From 31 May to 1 June, the Red Bull Air Race is coming to Windsor and Detroit. It will take place along the Detroit River between the two cities, and there will be viewing stands on both the Canadian and U.S. sides of the river.

http://www.redbullairrace.com/

[CYQG] "Red Bull air race 2008" by david

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:19:52 -0400

http://www.redbullairrace.com/

[EGXC] "re: Landing at EGXC" by david

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:43:51 -0400

Jean-Paul:

You can find contact info for RAF Coningsby at their official web site:

http://www.raf.mod.uk/rafconingsby/

[EGXC] "Landing at EGXC" by Vaes

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:58:34 -0400

Dear Sirs,

On the 17th. of june I would make a flight with my PA28 (OO-JGA) from EBKT to your field, with a couple of friends who will go for Golf at Woodhall Spa. Return flight would be on the 18th. of june.

Is this possible and wich are the rules at Coningsby Airfield ?

Kind Regards.

Jean-Paul Vaes

Nopstal, 28

B 3202 Rillaar.

jp.vaes@marvel.be

Tel. 0032 479.945.944

[HCMM] "Reopened in 2006" by david

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:49:19 -0400

Mogadishu's airport has been closed periodically because of fighting around the city. It last reopened in August 2006, and is still operational.

[CZBB] "re: My Home Base" by Lommer

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:22:53 -0400

The are several important reporting points:

South: Point Roberts

North: Alex Fraser Bridge (on Hwy 91)

East: 99 and the Nickel river (barely south of the hwy 99 and king george hwy interchange), 99 and the serpentine river (west of King george airpark; i'd recommend calling up over the airpark though when inbound), the gas pumps (intersection of ladner trunk and hwy 99)

That said, there are several unusual procedures in place, RH circuits on Rwy 25, and inbound/outbound traffic procedures to avoid interference with Delta Airpark to the East. I highly recommend getting a hold of a CFS and looking at the traffic flow maps in there, for first time visitors CZBB can be very confusing. That said, the southbound dep/arr is pretty straightforward.

[US-KE16] "South County Airport Pilot's Association" by Nsmithe16

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:07:48 -0400

Check out the local Pilot's Association Website http://www.southcountypilots.org/

Includes a couple of webcams.

[US-1U3] "Great burgers" by airprakken

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:33:13 -0400

Less than 100 yards from aircraft parking.

This visit was March 07.

[FZNA] "re: Is this plane stranded?" by david

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:17:22 -0400

According to Wikipedia, the plane is a DC-8 that has been stranded since the eruption.

All the best,

David

[FZNA] "Is this plane stranded?" by ptomblin

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:51:56 -0400

There doesn't appear to be a taxiway to the south that could get it to the runway.

[FZNA] "re: Runway shortened by Lava" by ptomblin

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:49:30 -0400

In the satellite picture, it looks like there is a very large airplane with no way to get to the runway. I wonder if it's really cut off, or if they taxi it over the lava flow?

[FZNA] "Runway shortened by Lava" by david

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:28:09 -0400

A 2002 volcanic eruption nearby sent a lava stream over the north portion of the runway. The south portion of 18/26 is still operational.

[FZNA] "April 15 market crash" by david

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:18:32 -0400

On 15 April 2008, a Hew Bora Airways DC-9 lost power to an engine during its takeoff roll, attempted to abort, and overran the end of the runway into a crowded market immediately to the south of the airport:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2008_Hewa_Bora_Airways_crash

[ENKJ] "Norway's oldest airport" by david

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:12:19 -0400

Kjeller opened in 1912. It's mostly military, with a large maintenance facility, but is also open to general aviation.

[EGMD] "London Ashford Airport" by david

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:42:03 -0400

This airport has been officially renamed to "London Ashford", which is a bit of a stretch, since it's 60 miles from Charing Cross. There are plans to expand it and bring in airline service, with lots of local opposition.

[US-KMGR] "Nicest Folks in the South!" by moski

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:04:55 -0400

You absolutely must stop in Moultrie if you're in the area. They give every arrival a friendly "welcome to Moultrie," their fuel price is cheaper than anywhere even with full serve, and they gladly give up the crew car for a trip to town for lunch.

[US-KGIF] "Sun n' Fun Spot" by moski

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 21:03:11 -0400

This is a decent spot to fly into for Sun n' Fun. It's a bit far away from the Lakeland, but easy to get into and out of so much less hassle. They charged a $4/night parking fee (2008) and a $4.99 service charge for gassing up, on top of the fuel charge.

[CZBB] "re: My Home Base" by bobc

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:23:53 -0400

Hi Intheclag,

I'll be flying up from Renton (KRNT) next Saturday (4/19) around noon to land at KZBB.

I don't have a CFS, just the VFR chart. Can you elaborate on the reporting points - tell me which ones to expect and their lat/longs? I plan to fly over Pt Roberts, and will be on Flt Following.

Thanks,

[US-KCDW] "re: Don't depart IFR on a VFR day!" by david

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 17:23:59 -0400

I had exactly the same experience at Republic in spring 2004, right down to sitting on the runway (as instructed by tower) and holding everyone else up. Same lesson -- if you can take a VFR departure out of a NY-area airport, do. It's the controller's error putting you on the runway before your clearance is ready, but why invite trouble in the first place?

[US-KCDW] "Don't depart IFR on a VFR day!" by ptomblin

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:54:39 -0400

I must have tied up traffic for 30 minutes of more waiting at the entrance for my IFR clearance. I'd taxied out after being told to, but there were 4 or 5 planes waiting behind me and by the time I suddenly realized that I could depart VFR and pick up a clearance later, the clearance had actually come. I felt like a complete dick.

[CA-CNF4] "Petition to save Lindsay Airport" by david

Sun, 06 Apr 2008 08:20:33 -0400

Local government is considering whether to keep Lindsay Airport open or sell off the land to developers. Here's the online petition to keep the airport open:

http://lindsay.epetitions.net/

As you can see from the other comments, this is a popular airport with transient pilots.

[AU-TPR] "re: Tom Price Airport" by david

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 10:34:48 -0400

Thanks for the correction. It's hard to find AU airport info, and a lot of what I have is inaccurate -- I've fixed the lat/lon as you suggested.

[AU-TPR] "Tom Price Airport" by whatelyb

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:29:51 -0400

Tom Price Airport is currently sparse of traffic, and only accommodates the Royal Flying Doctor's Service and a few recreational flyers who want to get up their practice. This used to be the main airport for Tom Price, however since the airport in Paraburdoo was built it has become somewhat disused. Plans are going ahead to rebuild the Tom Price airport however no estimated date has been given. Also the Latitude and Longtitude for this airport are somewhat incorrect. The correct coordinates are 22.746°S, 117.869°E at an altitude of approximately 700m (2300ft). Runway length is approximately 760m (2500ft).

[EBLG] "cargo carriers" by an-148

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 07:23:00 -0400

http://www.liegeairport.com/liege-airport-belgique/business/business-g/operateurs/cargo.php

[CN-0001] "Baiyun" by ptomblin

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:40:16 -0400

The word "Baiyun" means "white cloud", which is an inauspicious name for an airport. However, it makes a good name for a cockatiel: http://gallery.xcski.com/v/paulart/photo_contest/baiyun.jpg.html

[CN-0001] "Closed in 2004" by david

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:14:20 -0400

This airport closed in 2004, and its name and airport codes transfered to the new airport 12 nm to the north: CAN ZGGG

[PABT] "First landing North of the Arctic Circle" by bsdunek

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 15:24:10 -0400

Not much here except a lodge and guide service - which is fine. Just a thrill for my first landing North of the Arctic Circle!

[KIAD] "Fees and customs info (March 2008)" by david

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:08:37 -0400

I called Signature in late March 2008, and had the following fees quoted for a single-engine piston (PA-28):

$8 landing fee

$18.19/night parking

$28 handling fee, waived with purchase of 7 gal fuel

Customs will meet Canadian planes at the Signature FBO, and there is no extra charge. Their number is (703) 661-7100.

Finally, Signature's radio frequency (for when you're taxiing in) is 131.87 MHz.

[CYSN] "Easy to find" by bcrosby

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:36:50 -0400

This airport was extremely easy to find. Just follow the shoreline until you see Jordan Bay. Then bam, it's at your 12 o'clock (if you're coming from the west).

Nice long strip..

Didn't stay, just did a touch and go.