OurAirports: Comments on airports in North America

[KACY] "KACY" by Soulie

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:14:59 -0400

For a Class C airport, this place is very GA friendly. If you are new to Class C operations, you could do alot worse that KACY as your first taste.

[KBED] "re: Not cheap, but OK service" by david

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:18:41 -0400

I was back and Hanscom yesterday, and was charged the $14 ramp fee for a 4-hour stay as well -- it doesn't have to be overnight. Gas was a bit over $7.00/gallon.

[BGAP] "re: Heliport" by david

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:20:50 -0400

Thanks for the link -- I've updated the heliport using the information in it.

[BGAP] "Heliport" by cweiss

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:46:12 -0400

According to the following document, this is a heliport.

http://www.slv.dk/Dokumenter/dscgi/ds.py/Get/File-899/BG_AD_3_BGAP_en.pdf

[US-0007] "Lindbergh's departure point" by david

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:32:19 -0400

The airport that used to be located here was Charles Lindbergh's departure point for his transatlantic flight. It closed in 1951, and is now the Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall.

[US-KSAF] "A short trip from Albuquerque by air." by reynold1

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:59:09 -0400

I like this airport for practice in Class D airspace. Just to the northwest one can fly over the Rio Grande River as it snakes it's way south through a beautiful canyon. There is a small resticted area south of Los Alamos so watch your charts. Great views.

[US-KAEG] "Bode Aviation" by reynold1

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:45:41 -0400

Bode also has airplane rentals and a flight school. Weather 119.025 CATF 122.8. Double Eagle can be busy on the weekends. In the summer one should expect high density altitude and possible afternoon thunderstorms.

[CYRM] "Courtesy Car" by tenaciousleigh

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:21:39 -0400

Nicest courtesy car I've seen... a brand new Impala!

[CA-CNA3] "I almsot forgot....." by Niss

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:24:52 -0400

Left Hand circuits for 07 and right hand circuits for 25. UNICOM is 123.00.

[CA-CNA3] "Great Airport" by Niss

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:17:19 -0400

2100' Long.

Watch for pot hole on West side of taxiway/runway intersection aswell as at the end of 25. Hump in the middle.

No fuel available for purchase. 5 Minute car ride from Mall, Restaurants, etc.

Friendly environment. Good Location, beautiful scenery.

Hope to see you there!

[CA-0004] "Now the Ontario Police College" by david

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 23:18:31 -0400

This air base closed after World War II, and the grounds eventually became the Ontario Police College. The old BCATP triangular runway pattern is still clearly visible.

[CA-0015] "Spotted behind Maxville fair grounds" by david

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 08:53:12 -0400

I was at the highland games in Maxville a few years ago, when I suddenly saw a Mooney take off from behind the trees on the north side of the fair grounds. When I peeked, I found a private, unlisted grass strip with a few airplanes. I don't know if the field is still operational.

[CYAZ] "Tofino" by Milan

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:03:57 -0400

Beautiful run coming in. Take a bike and ride to Long Beach Lodge for extremely fine dining and an even more phenomenal beach... great surfing destination

[CA-CNT7] "re: Airport now PPR." by david

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:06:04 -0400

Thanks for checking, Blake -- I'm glad that my fears were unfounded. Maybe the PPR is just an insurance thing, in case someone lands without checking runway conditions and tears off a strut.

[CA-CNT7] "re: Airport now PPR." by bcrosby

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 13:01:11 -0400

I got more information, from Bob Kisin, a member of the Buttonville Flying club:

"I was there yesterday & spoke to a club member. Loch Sloy is a British Company that owns the property. This has long been the case, apparently and the PEFC rents their clubhouse & a hangar from the owners.

The PPR isn't enforced as far as I know (at least on fly-in days). However, because the runways are not maintained in winter, a call regarding current conditions is suggested. Many PEFC planes "live" at other airports in the region."

[CA-CNT7] "re: Airport now PPR." by david

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:58:48 -0400

Blake: that might be bad news about the change in ownership. I wonder if they're planning to close the airport and build a development.

[CA-CNT7] "Airport now PPR." by bcrosby

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:52:25 -0400

I noticed that the owner of the airport has changed. From a NOTAM:

080099 CYGK PICTON

CNT7 AMEND PUB: OPR TO READ: LOCH SLOY HOLDINGS LTD

613-399-9076, 613-393-3152 OR 613-476-3064 REG PPR

So looks like the airport is now owned by a private company, and not the Prince Edward Flying Club.

[CA-CPU6] "re: A little run down." by bcrosby

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:19:10 -0400

Dave,

I thought it would be a lot busier than it was. There was one other aircraft behind me that was landing there. Not sure what he was going to do there.

The school might still be up and running, but closed for the summer holidays? This was a t&g so I didn't get a real good glimpse of the place, but I didn't see any other vehicles or aircraft on the field.

It had an "abandoned" feel to it.

[CA-CPU6] "re: A little run down." by david

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:22:21 -0400

Thanks for the info, Blake. Until recently, at least, there was an active flying school here:

http://www.fnti.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=PagEd&file=index&topic_id=0&page_id=1

[CA-CPU6] "A little run down." by bcrosby

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:05:04 -0400

Did a touch and go here. Not much to see but a few boarded up windows. Nobody was manning unicom on a Sunday morning.

Downwind for 27 was pretty being along the lake shore.

The airport is just east of Trentons Control Zone, so don't forget to call them up if you are westbound!

You will find this airport in the CFS under Tyendinaga (Mohawk) airport

[CZBB] "Arriving at CZBB" by randallg

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 00:26:37 -0400

While knowing the procedures at CZBB is a great thing, if you are coming from elsewhere and don't have the CFS or terminal chart, you will be OK. Get the ATIS well outside the CZ and call up with your position (I am assuming you have the VNC). Say you are unfamiliar and the tower will treat you well. From the south it's best to approach via Pt Roberts.

Just make sure you stay out of Terminal Class C, if you weren't already in it that is. If you were you will be handed off appropriately.

The one other thing is - if you approach from the east, stay 1000' or higher to avoid Delta Airpark. Ask for descent instructions.

[CYFD] "New Runway Construction" by mculshaw

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:12:03 -0400

The City of Brantford is investing 1.9 Million dollars into overhauling the Brantford Airport.

The money is being spent on replacing storm sewers and repaving 2 of the 3 runways (35/17 & 05/23)

Please check your NOTAMS before coming in - a few of the taxiways are closed with the runways for the construction.

The construction should be completed by early August, just in time for the airshow on August 27th.

www.flybfc.com for photos of the construction

Mark Culshaw

Airport Manager

Brantford Municipal Airport

[CYFD] "Good breakfast" by mculshaw

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:06:34 -0400

A good place for a $100 hamburger or breakfast.

Open 7days a week 8am - 2pm.

[CYOS] "Where's the wind sock?" by bcrosby

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:58:51 -0400

I arrived after dark, someone was doing circuits on 18, but the weather I got from Wiarton was favoring 36, however it was only at 2knots.

By the time I got there, they were done with their circuit work so I was all alone. I overflew the field, 500' above circuit altitude and trying to find the windsock. From my interpretation of the CFS, it should be closer to the threshold of 36. Alas, I couldn't find it.

I proceeded to land on 18, and on my roll out, found the windsock. It was closer to the middle of the runway, than what the CFS depicted. hmm.. Maybe I should submit a correction?

The runway has a pretty significant slope to it, especially landing on 18.

It was easy to find at night, the beacon was one of the brighter ones I've seen.

[PAKN] "farthest west i've flown" by mnossik

Tue, 27 May 2008 10:52:24 -0400

nice airport, no bathroom

[US-KJVY] "Landing fee for transient aircraft" by david

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:01:28 -0400

The Clark Regional Airport's board has voted to levy a landing fee on all transient aircraft -- the story says it will be about $25 (!!), but does not mention if different fees will apply to different sizes of planes:

http://www.courier-journal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080523/NEWS02/805230474

[KXSA] "New airport" by david

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:05:24 -0400

This is a newly-built airport which opened in 2007, to replace nearby Tappahannock Municipal Airport (W79).

[US-W79] "Closed in 2007" by david

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:03:47 -0400

This airport closed in 2007, when it was replaced by newly-built Tappahannock-Essex County Airport (KXSA).

[KPBG] "IFR clearance" by david

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:54:25 -0400

Plattsburgh is uncontrolled, but for an IFR clearance before taking offyou can call Burlington Clearance Delivery on 121.7 MHz.

[KPBG] "Fees and cookies" by david

Mon, 19 May 2008 15:51:18 -0400

I came into the airport on a diversion to get out of icing. For a piston single, Sheltair collects a $7.50 landing fee and a $4.50 parking fee on behalf of Clinton County (the airport owner), and they can't be waived (the parking fee was for a one-hour stop). On the bright side, they gave me a fuel discount that amounted to over $12, which is pretty-much the same as waiving the fee.

The FBO staff is extremely friendly -- asked if I needed a ride into town, drove me to and from my plane, and had free bakery-quality chocolate cookies ready and waiting. If you don't object to the fees (which aren't the FBO's fault), it's a nice place to stop.

[CA-CNQ4] "First Visit" by bcrosby

Sat, 17 May 2008 22:37:17 -0400

This is a great little airport, with two grass strips.

This was easy to spot coming from the east, especially in dusk. Did a full stop, but didn't check out the terminal.

For some reason I found reading the windsock extremely easy from circuit altitude.

[KBVY] "Taxi to Boston" by david

Sat, 17 May 2008 18:16:57 -0400

The cost for a cab into Boston (Back Bay) was $55 + tolls (none on our route); however, we had to wait about 40 minutes for the cab after North Atlantic called it, so it would be a good idea to radio them before you land (123.3 MHz) and ask them to order it for you. Make sure you have the street address of your destination, because the cabbies may be relying on their GPS to navigate.

Another alternative is to take a short cab ride to Beverly Depot and catch an MBTA train into Boston, for about $8-10.

[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

[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