OurAirports: Comments on airports in Texas, United States

[US-K4F2] "Cheap!" by rhoyle

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:36:49 -0400

Gas is very inexpensive, self serve. Someone has wrapped several 2-3" sections of PVC pipe around the hoses, makes it very easy to maneuver. Nothing there in terms of amenities, but friendly folks!

[US-KSSF] "Friendly folks" by rhoyle

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:35:22 -0400

Great people, both FBOs were helpful to me when I stopped for a few days. Much less expensive than the International!

[US-KBBD] "BE-20 CHARTER" by Apex

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:10:57 -0500

Friendly people and cheap gas.. 3.50 a gal. for Jet A. Very quiet.

[US-KTKI] "My base airport" by airman

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:19:07 -0500

Great GA airport on the edge of DFW. It's thriving: just renovated runway and plans for new tower next year, increasing traffic.

[KIAH] "International terminal (D) renovations" by david

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 15:57:44 -0500

The international terminal, terminal D, is getting $25M worth of renovations, including moving sidewalks, a new explosives-screening system, additional gates, and new restaurants and shops:

http://blogs.usatoday.com/sky/2008/01/airport-check-5.html

[US-F04] "Saginaw Airport" by ptomblin

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 15:48:56 -0500

Funny, it was still in the December FAA data set.

[US-F04] "re: Saginaw Airport" by david

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:33:32 -0500

Thanks for the info, sad as it is. I verified online that the airport is closed, and changed its status. Google maps still shows an on sat photo from before the subdivision.

[US-F04] "Saginaw Airport" by rwr85

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:03:24 -0500

Is now closed with a subdivision on it, but was a real gem of Ft. Worth while operating.

[US-46TE] "Anyone can read this?" by juiceman96

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:03:53 -0500

I'm a little confused here and I"m just writing this to see what happens

[US-46TE] "e38" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 20:01:03 -0500

this is my first one

[US-1XS1] "Grassroots flying" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 16:41:11 -0500

This is a very friendly, relaxed place to fly. Fuel is available and all are welcome. Please be advised that you fly in and out at your own risk. Private airport.

[US-2XA5] "Contact info for Somday Ranch" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 11:16:33 -0500

Contact John Cyrier if you need more info about this feild.

(512) 708-2120

[KACT] "Great airport." by vsnbs

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:54:17 -0400

Easy to park easy to travel, costs only few bucks to add to your American or Continintal flight.

[US-7TX7] "re: Lat Long off a bit" by david

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:15:20 -0400

I can't make out an airport anywhere near there on the satellite shot. If someone can give more detailed info on the location, I'd be very grateful.

[US-7TX7] "Lat Long off a bit" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:17:52 -0400

The field is actually a little bit southwest of the indicated icon

[US-XA96] "xa96" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 22:19:09 -0400

XA96 is the En Gedi ranch airport. Look to the south to the mesa and caliche. The runway is on the caliche strip. The white dots are gas well locations. Cattle may come to the sound of an airplane engine in the winter. Recommend low pass before landing. Monitor HHF weather and look at windmills lor local wind before landing. Experienced pilots only, but all welcome. Conventional gear recommended. Steve Vandiver telephone 806 683 2372.

[US-KLVJ] "Nice place to earn your wings." by SpacemanSpiff

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 18:12:39 -0400

http://exgravelcruncher.blogspot.com

[KBPT] "Nice airport" by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:37:08 -0400

Another good airport to practice instrument approaches as the folks working the tower are great.

[KGLS] "Attractions" by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:34:55 -0400

If you have time when you stop here, there's a great aviation museum within walking distance.

[US-KLFK] "Good diner" by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:33:06 -0400

There's a good little diner on the field here. Angelina County is also a good place to work on ILS and VOR approaches.

[US-K60R] "Booming small airport" by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:30:24 -0400

In 2004, there wasn't much here, but a few years later, this small airport looks a lot different. Say hi to Gary if you stop in.

[US-KUTS] "Good place to..." by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:27:54 -0400

practice NDB approaches, as it's usually not too busy.

[KCLL] "Friendly crew" by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:22:43 -0400

This is a great airport for training. The folks in the tower are very great. They're very accustomed to students, and will be very helpful (and patient). Well, at least they were every time I (or all my friends) flew there.

[US-K09R] "Pickett House" by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:20:50 -0400

There's usually not much going on at this (small) airport, but once you land here (if you have time), call the Pickett House restaurant. They'll come pick you up; then I hope you're hungry, as they offer some of the best homestyle (southern) cooking you can ask for. After you're done eating, they'll drive you back to the airport. You'll need to check your weight and balance though, as you may have added a few pounds :-)

[KCXO] "Nice airport" by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:16:53 -0400

My former base of operations in Texas. Very friendly service at the newest FBO there, Galaxy Air. And, as David mentioned, Johnny (at Avionics Unlimited) does excellent work.

[US-K11R] "Diner" by MikeWasInTX

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:14:25 -0400

I second David's remarks. The 50s diner here is excellent. The menu is simple, but the food is great, and the decor takes you back in time, complete with poodle skirts on the girls.

[US-KT67] "Rio Concho has good burgers" by N729T

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:06:35 -0400

Get the bonanza and leave with AV Gas. I don't think they do the free burger with Avgas purchase anymore.

[US-K52F] ""Friendliest Airport" Great Cafe" by N729T

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:04:53 -0400

Check out the Blue Hanger Cafe...and one of the few Tetrahedron "wind socks" I've ever seen.

Nice place.

[US-30F] "Sometimes Underwater... Like now July 2007" by N729T

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:03:33 -0400

If it's been raining for months on end, Lake Lewisville may swallow the South end of the runway.

[US-KF69] "The Greatest $100 Hmaburger Airport ever!" by N729T

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:01:01 -0400

30, Count them 30 restaurants within walking distant of the North West transient ramp, and an Upscale mall to boot. Also adjacent to a Home Depot, a Cost-co, and a Super-Duper Walmart. There is nothing you can't fly to at this airport. Right traffic to 34 and Call Addison KADS 126.0 in bound listen to Addison atis on 133.4 and follow the directions for inbound to ADS, then tell them you're going to Airpark.

[US-KSNK] "GREAT airport ... GREAT service ... Lower price fuel" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:18:33 -0400

We stop here for fuel anytime we're going to be flying within 30 miles of this airport since the service is GREAT and the price is almost always the lowest.

[US-KE11] "Self-service fuel... but it's generally inexpensive" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:11:37 -0400

Most locals fly up to this little airport to buy fuel. There is seldom anyone there but the self-service fuel is usually the least expensive in the area

[US-KMDD] "Stop if you must" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:09:41 -0400

Good shop... but pricey fuel, and don't look for a big welcome if you're not in a jet.

[US-K7T7] "A "must' stop if you need MOGAS" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:07:12 -0400

An airport community with self-service fuel-- including MOGAS. Icebox in the office has soft drinks and snacks even if nobody is there.

[US-KE48] "Used to be a very active little airport." by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:04:07 -0400

The current airport sponsor has ignored the airport and it has fallen in quality in the past 10 years. Very few aircraft based there and no fuel is available at this time (7/24/07) Runway lights and beacon have been OTS for a few years, and now I notice that the two dirt runways are NOTAMED closed.

It's a pity.

[US-KODO] "kodo" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:01:45 -0400

Its outdated.Sure is in bad repair.

[US-KPEQ] "Pecos ( PEQ )" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 22:00:50 -0400

A great old WWII airport with lots of room and no busy traffic. Has a VOR approach and a very fine family that runs the FBO with a few helpers. Free cookies and soft drinks. Fuel is almost always one of the cheaper stops considering that it's out in the middle of nowhere.

[US-KT82] "Great hotel and a fun weekend diner both on the field!" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 23 Jul 2007 00:03:20 -0400

Highly recommended!

[US-K45R] "Great Airport" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:48:04 -0400

Great small town airport with a really nice FBO.

[US-KBMT] "Nice Airport" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:46:34 -0400

Nice airport but still has hurricane damage.

[KGLS] "Great Airport" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:45:46 -0400

Great destination airport.

[US-KLFK] "Cross Country Solo" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:41:28 -0400

First stop on my long cross country solo.

[KGGG] "1st Cross Country" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:40:43 -0400

Second stop on my long cross country. Also grew up here.

[US-K11R] "Great Restaurant" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:39:44 -0400

Great 50s style dinner at this airport.

[US-KT41] "Flight School" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:38:31 -0400

Location of my flight school, first solo, first cross-country and check ride.

[US-KSSF] "Great Airport" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:37:06 -0400

Really nice airport just south of downtown San Antonio.

[US-KDWH] "Flight Training" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:35:43 -0400

Did some flight training here. Not a good school but a great airport.

[KCXO] "Home of Avionics Unlimited" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:34:53 -0400

The best avionics toy store in our area.

[KBPT] "1st Solo" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:33:04 -0400

My first cross-country solo.

[US-KT78] "Cheap Fuel" by davidsherrod

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 09:32:20 -0400

Good self-serve fuel stop. Cheapest fuel in the Houston area.