OurAirports: Comments on airports in United States

[26NV] "re: location of indicator on map is wrong" by ptomblin

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:51:22 -0500

Comment by @ptomblin on Darrow Field, United States:

I've made the change.

[26NV] "location of indicator on map is wrong" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:21:31 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Darrow Field, United States:

The green indicator on the map is sitting north/east of Darrow Field about 1/8 mile. The airport runs next to the dark green field just below and left of the indicator. If you look vary close you can read in white " Darrow Field ". Google has the field named Hettinger Pl. that also is wrong.

[KLVJ] "re: Guinn Flying Service" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:51:15 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Pearland Regional Airport, United States:

chron. com /disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6909470.html

[KLVJ] "Guinn Flying Service" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:12:00 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Pearland Regional Airport, United States:

Does anyone remember Helen and Joel Guinn that ran Guinn Flying Service out in Pearland?

[KTEB] "Great Airport" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:06:44 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Teterboro Airport, United States:

Exclusive Charter Service has great service out of here,

suggest calling them for a Jet, flow with them for years now and always on the ball!

MIke D

[KAMW] "Hap's Air" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 11:14:46 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Ames Municipal Airport, United States:

Great place to rent with. Always helpful and quick to help with questions. Can't find a better FBO.

[17CL] "re: aka 6q6?" by david

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:46:45 -0500

Comment by @david on Las Trancas Airport, United States:

That seems to be a former identifier - I've added it to the keywords.

[KFQD] "re: Leading Edge Aviation" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:22:28 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Rutherford Co Marchman Field, United States:

Reply to @SPAflyer:

Not anymore, he ran the FBO in the ground with his "business skills", and the county decided to let him run it when they took over. Ain't inbreeding grand?

[KEMT] "El Monte Airport working on a Taxiway?" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:19:32 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on El Monte Airport, United States:

It seems like El Monte Airport is working on a the taxiway right now. The flight school called Universal Air Academy had many airplanes coming in and out of row 21. I saw N38700 flying too. I didn't fly it so I don't know how it performs but the paint job was still in fairly good condition. Yeah, they do have a "bunch" of Cessnas.

[13N] "Look what I found - Ernest "Pete" Billow" by MPonton

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:31:16 -0500

Comment by @MPonton on Trinca Airport, United States:

http://www.eaa.org/apps/obituaries/MemorialWall2.aspx?ID=1006

Mel Ponton again

[13N] "My first too." by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:44:57 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Trinca Airport, United States:

I discovered Trinca in the winter of 1961. I was a senior at Netcong HS with a hankering to fly. I drove up to Trinca one day, didn't see anybody until I located the office. Pete was in there with another guy and I asked about flying lessons and how much they cost. Pete told me they were $12 an hour. At the time I could not afford the price of a full hour so Pete offered to give me half-hour lessons. Then he asked if I had ever been up in a plane and I said no. Then Pete said to the other guy there that a guy should not start taking lessons if he had not been up. Then he said he had to take one of the planes up for some exercise and did I want to go along with him. So, he took me up for the better part of a half-hour. The following weekend I started my half-hour lessons. Usually, at the conclusion of the lesson Pete would take over and we would go for a ride hedge hoping all over the surounding countryside. Boy, sure could he fly that J3.

There was a lady who kept a 172 at the field, here name was/is Roxanne Perona. Toward the end of my instructions Pete told me I should check out in the 172 because it was more appropriate for carrying passengers. It was a VERY windy day and my landings were rough to say the least. So Pete took it around with the intention of showing me how to do it. Well, he had as much trouble bringing it in smoothly as I did and after we were on the ground he taxied over to the office where Rozanne was standing. When he came out of the office he heard Rozanne say, "He isn't going to send you up by yourself is he?" and I told her that he had not said anything to me about going up by myself. Well, he must have heard what Roxanne said and as he was walking toward the plane he surprised Roxanne and I by saying to me, "Why don't you take it around the pattern by yourself a few times." Then he turned around and started heading back to the office and as he did he said to Roxanne, "You have to know when to get out of the airplane, Roxanne."

Pete was a hell of a pilot and a hell of a man. I had heard that he died sometime back - not sure when. I would love to go back up to Trinca and spend some time with him. I guess I should have gone sooner. Let me extend my best wishes to all of you who are "graduates" of Trica. It was a great place to fly. - Mel Ponton, Bloomsbury, NJ

[FA37] "recent visit" by Anonymous Flier

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:12:47 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Wing South Airpark, United States:

visited recently. every pilots dream. great people.

[0L5] "Goldfield" by EUREKA1

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:16:26 -0500

Comment by @EUREKA1 on Goldfield Airport, United States:

Strange yellow "x" markers at each end of well maintained runway. Accident w/172 four passengers, hot day, therefore airport determined to be "undafe". Short walk to town - the "x"s have more to due with liability then actual closure. Interesting town, be sure to visit the Court House / Jail !

[2Q9] "Dyer" by EUREKA1

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:11:02 -0500

Comment by @EUREKA1 on Dyer Airport, United States:

Excellent mechanic - Dick Tremaine at SE end of field. Dick is famous for flying to where you were forced to land and then getting you to fly again. A good man to know in time of need. 775-572-3059

[KMMH] "KMMH" by EUREKA1

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:09:02 -0500

Comment by @EUREKA1 on Mammoth Yosemite Airport, United States:

$25 Landing Fee or Fill Up with very expensive fuel !

[NV72] "Sweetwater USMC" by EUREKA1

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:06:22 -0500

Comment by @EUREKA1 on Sweetwater (USMC) Airport, United States:

Not visible from the nearby highway. Had tie downs for C130's added last year - public & open

good camping

[KFRG] "re: Former site of Republic Aviation factory" by KC2CXW

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 11:47:37 -0500

Comment by @KC2CXW on Republic Airport, United States:

Reply to @david: The original tower as well as 2 of the hangers remain on the east side of the field. One of which houses the American Airpower Muesum. They have a nice collection of war birds. Memorial day, and Labor day, they usually have airshows, with a few nice fly-ins.

[3U0] "Murphy Hot Springs" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:45:51 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Murphy Hot Springs Airport, United States:

Wonderful camp site - fine views - silent. Long walk into Hot Springs - all services there closed, but somewhat interesting no the less. Wonderful country to SW & SE - very much worth the ride.

[US-0059] "Chicken Strip" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:40:22 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Chicken Strip, United States:

1300 ft usable, el = 1300 land to north, uphill. Landing & departing is at right angles to military buzz path to hot springs - caution advised - no radar advisory below about 9000. monitor 126.55 - may learn of low level activity in Saline MOA. Runway maintained by users.

[E85] "Fuel" by Anonymous Flier

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 18:37:29 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Denio Junction Airport, United States:

So far the mogas there has been found to be alcohol free. The store and cafe are fun, hot springs to the north.

They don not seem concerned with a taxi to the pumps - landing or departing via highway.

[SC41] "Great place" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:36:16 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Palmetto Air Plantation Airport, United States:

This is one of the best around if you like small town living and really nice people. When you are feed up with the new yorkers this is the place for you.

[K06A] "airplane CIS injection" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:00:41 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Moton Field Municipal Airport, United States:

Reply to @flybob:

Bob Gary Miller here.Please remove my Miller FI business website from your server.

856-283-7503

[S43] "Runway numbers" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:11:14 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Harvey Field, United States:

The new runway numbers are 33 and 15.

[KRAS] "Mustang Beach" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:13:35 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Mustang Beach Airport, United States:

Wow, this is a COOL beachside resort. A throwback to the surf towns of the 60's and 70's. Everyone takes it nice and easy, certainly a drastic change from the hustle and bustle of nearby Houston (about 1.5 hrs away by Archer or the like). It's a little far from town, but there is a cheap bus that runs roughly hourly, and inside the "FBO" building there are phone numbers for local taxi service that will pick you up in a few minutes.

[KCGX] "Meigs" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:06:08 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Chicago Meigs Airport, United States:

I had the pleasure of stopping here in late 1998 before it was criminally bulldozed. Absolutely FANTASTIC setting. They even made us do a go-around while they shot the "cannon" at geese near the runway, so we got a bonus view of being in the pattern well below the skyscrapers!

[7T3] "The Texas Mile" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 07:55:18 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Goliad County Industrial Airpark, United States:

This is where they hold The Texas Mile - a weekend of drag racing on the east-west runway. Great fun, especially to fly in, tie down in the corner where the runways (almost) meet, able in an enjoy the action!

[PATA] "Memorial for what?" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:10:31 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport, United States:

As I did not know him personally, I did fly on his plane. Can someone please tell me why this airport should bare his name?

[KJQF] "Good Fuel Prices" by Komatoast

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:39:22 -0500

Comment by @Komatoast on Concord Regional Airport, United States:

Stopped in here in December 2009 -- 100LL was under $4.00/gal. City/County run airport with no fuel competition. Busy airport with nice terminal facilities. Lots of NASCAR customers. No restaurant at the airport, but the do have crew cars. TSS

[PHHN] "Crosswind Extravaganza" by Komatoast

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:35:31 -0500

Comment by @Komatoast on Hana Airport, United States:

Better be up on your crosswind training when landing here... neat little airport with terminal. Unattended most of the time -- NO FUEL.

[KHEF] "Hoppy's Skytop Restaurant & Lounge" by Komatoast

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:31:17 -0500

Comment by @Komatoast on Manassas Regional Harry P. Davis field, United States:

This is one of my favorite airport cafe places to go. Great food and service at reasonable prices. Family owned and operated for breakfast Saturday mornings, lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Friday! Closed Sunday and Mondays. Located on second floor above Volo FBO; east side of airport. Link to website is: http://www.hoppysrestaurant.com/

[KOAJ] "FBO... Friendly With No Frills" by Komatoast

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:17:45 -0500

Comment by @Komatoast on Albert J Ellis Airport, United States:

Stop in regularly for business... no ramp fees unless overnight. 100LL fuel prices are so-so.

[KPTB] "Low Fuel Prices" by Komatoast

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:12:28 -0500

Comment by @Komatoast on Dinwiddie County Airport, United States:

If traveling from New England to Florida... recommend you stop here if you need fuel. One of the most competitive fuel prices I found -- and immediate service.

[KMTV] "Runway Cafe" by Komatoast

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:09:27 -0500

Comment by @Komatoast on Blue Ridge Airport, United States:

Great little place to eat right next to the terminal -- Suggest Sunday brunch... good selection. Lot's of local flavor. Open most days for breakfast and lunch. Highly suggested. TSS

[0Q6] "Shingletown" by rrobledo

Sun, 27 Dec 2009 12:05:10 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Shingletown Airport, United States:

Closed October 1, 2002

Now used as a site for a large annual star party

[FD22] "Riff Raff" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:52:06 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Melrose Landing Airport, United States:

This used to be a nice aviation community until it filled up with retired riff raff. Because of increased human activity it is now run down, full of litter, crowded and overun with groups of people with too much time on their hands. DO NOT move here! The people here are disfunctional and have no respect for the law. They have no lives of their own and want you to help them pass the time. It is getting worse and worse. The majority of property owners do not maintain their property and the home owners association does not enforce it's own rules and covenants.Their website is a joke and is misleading. For an example of how bad it is here a list of the individuals who are at the root of the lawlessness go to docstoc.com/docs/14587109/IN-THE-CIRCUIT-COURT ahrc.se/new/index.php/src/courts/sub/submit/action/display/id/7 and ccfj.net/HOAFLmelrose.html

Make sure you are informed before buying property anywhere lest you find yourself in a nightmare!

[GA27] "Runway Length" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:53:09 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Mathis Airport, United States:

I think it is 1800 including about 25 feet of grass on the southwest end. I best I can tell from Google Earth, the paved runway is 1775+or- a few feet.

[17CL] "aka 6q6?" by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:58:00 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Las Trancas Airport, United States:

I've run into some references online (including a logbook) that refer to this airport as 6Q6

[XS34] "code XS34" by rrobledo

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:31:46 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Skylark Airport, United States:

The FAA uses 'XS34' for Skylark Airport, Ennis, TX

[XS80] "code XS80" by rrobledo

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:21:37 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Santiago Cattle Co. Airport, United States:

The FAA uses 'XS80' for Santiago Cattle CO. airport, Comfort, TX

[8TX9] "8TX9" by rrobledo

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:12:47 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on North Texas Medical Center Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses '8TX9' for North Texas Medical Center, Gainesville, TX

[2TE7] "code 2TE7" by rrobledo

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 16:11:01 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Beach Ranch Airport, United States:

The FAA uses '2TE7' for Beach Ranch, Post, TX

[43WI] "code 43WI" by rrobledo

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:46:55 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Eagle Ridge Ultralightport, United States:

The FAA uses '43WI' for Eagle Ridge Ultralight Flightpark, Colfax, WI

[37VA] "code 37VA" by rrobledo

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:36:15 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on St. Mary's Hospital Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses '37VA' for St. Mary'S Hospital, Richmond, VA

[OK33] "code OK33" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:13:43 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Muskogee Community Hospital Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses 'OK33' for Muskogee Community Hospital, OK

[OR87] "code OR87" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:53:05 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Blue Skies Farm Airport, United States:

The FAA uses 'OR87' for Blue Skies Farm, Salem, OR

[7TN5] "code 7TN5" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:47:44 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Flying D Airport, United States:

The FAA uses '7TN5' for Flying D Airport, Hickory Valley, TN

[LA62] "code LA62" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:26:40 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Grand View Lodge Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses 'LA62' for Grand View Lodge Heliport, Lake Charles, LA

[LA93] "code LA93" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:13:49 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Children's Hospital Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses 'LA93' for Children'S Hospital Heliport

[LA65] "code LA65" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:07:50 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Acadian Medical Center Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses 'LA65' for Acadian Medical Center, Eunice, LA

[84CO] "code 84CO" by rrobledo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:36:31 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Rampart Heliport, United States:

The FAA uses '84CO' for Rampart Heliport, Castle Rock, CO