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Non-stop Fort Lauderdale to London
Zoom airlines is adding a non-stop flight from FLL to London (presumably Gatwick LGW) -- it will be the first scheduled trans-Atlantic flight route from the airport in over a decade:
International terminal (D) renovations
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:
VOR/DME 8 approach to be canceled
http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2007/071031approaches.html
NDB-A approach to be canceled
http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2007/071031approaches.html
VOR/DME 34 approach to be canceled
http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2007/071031approaches.html
VOR/DME 31 approach to be canceled
http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2007/071031approaches.html
"Propeller park" planned
Since the FBOs are geared mainly towards turbine traffic now, the airport has plans for a "propeller park" to serve light piston aircraft:
http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2007/071107vannuys.html
Park and aviation museum coming
There was a threat that this airport might close, but they reached a compromise with the cities of Cincinnati and Blue Ash, and will build a park, an aviation museum, and some other community facilities near the field:
Building controversy
In 2007, a developer attempted to build an office building higher than allowed, cutting in the the approach path, but was forced to tear off two floors:
http://www.aopa.org/advocacy/articles/2007/071126sunroad.html
Attempt to ban large aircraft
In fall 2007, Santa Monica city council introduced a law to ban large aircraft from the airport:
Home of the New Piper Aircraft
Piper moved here after floods destroyed the original Piper plant in Lock Haven, PA in 1972. There have been some rumours that the company might move to Albuquerque or Oklahoma City:
Development plans very close to airport
There are proposals to allow development as close as 500 ft to one of the runways, despite airport and state objections:
In danger of closing
The city of Biddeford, Maine may hold a referendum on closing this airport in November 2008 or sooner. For details, see
Parking options
There is a very small number of tie-downs (some of which have been commandeered by a flying school) located behind the old fire hall. The only other option is to chock the plane on the apron in front of Mara-Tech. The parking charge is the same either way, and is billed by the airport by mail after your visit. There is an exit-only gate near the tie-downs so that you don't have to go through the terminal, and Mara-Tech will drive its fuel truck over to fuel your plane here.
Nav Canada
Nav Canada uses the old terminal now. The control tower is still located in it, and in addition to offices, there's a Nav Canada pilot kiosk on the ground floor.
Good service, but pricey
This is a high-quality FBO (a bit nicer than the Esso Avitat next door), but also pricey, with lots of fees and expensive gas. If you're meeting customs, you have to make at least a short stop at the Esso or Shell (your choice), but otherwise, if you don't need the shiny FBO, the Ottawa Flying Club on the north field is a less expensive option for fuel and parking.
Expensive
The Esso and Shell on the south field are fairly expensive for fuel and have high parking and ramp fees. Esso used to waive the ramp fee when you were meeting customs there, but I don't know if they still do that. If you don't need the full FBO red carpet service (and aren't arriving late in the evening), the Ottawa Flying Club on the north field is a cheaper option for fuel and parking.
Flight training but not fuel
OAS is the rival flight school to the Ottawa Flying Club across the ramp. OAS is privately-owned, and uses Katanas instead of Cessnas for training. They offer parking, but I think are not allowed to sell fuel to visitors.
Learned to fly here
I learned to fly here, and parked my plane here for a few years before moving to Ottawa/Rockcliffe. It's gotten busier recently, now that the club runs the professional pilot program for Algonquin College.
Five-minute walk from the Ottawa Flying Club
Coffee, sandwiches, doughnuts, etc. Tim Horton's is sort-of like Dunkin Donuts in the U.S., but much, much more popular.
Parking
In addition to the parking at the flying club on the north side of the field, you can park on the south apron by the museum if you are visiting. You need to call Rockcliffe Unicom on 123.5 MHz for taxiing instructions. I think that the parking is free.
Saginaw Airport
Funny, it was still in the December FAA data set.
re: Saginaw Airport
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.
Saginaw Airport
Is now closed with a subdivision on it, but was a real gem of Ft. Worth while operating.
Gas
If you are ever crossing overhead, I have had pretty good experiences with the gas prices here!
Fees and alternative airport
I don't remember all the fees and fuel prices from my visit in the summer of 2006 -- they weren't onerous, but they were enough to annoy. On the other hand, it's a well-maintained, all-weather airport with easy access into the town of Gaspé as well as the Gaspesie region. For a less expensive alternative, there's Du Rocher-Percé (Pabok), which is slightly closer to the tourist town of Percé:
Closer to Chandler
This airport is actually closer to Chandler (a much larger community) than to Percé. It's a small rural strip that's not always attended, but doesn't have the landing fees, etc., of the larger Gaspé airport to the north:
re: Long Runways
Hi Tony
Did you work with Craftsmen Electrics in Sydney in 1989 as i think i might know you. I am across from Scotland visiting my brothers in Newcastle (Don) and Sydney (Jim). If you are who I think you are it would be great to catch up.
Billy Broadley
re: Landing fees
The airport authority is collecting the landing fee, while Nav Canada is/will be collecting the usage fee.
re: Landing fees
If you're paying a fee for landing, isn't it pretty much a given that you're also going to take off? So why don't they just increase the landing fee rather than imposing a takeoff fee as well?
re: OK
Take it up with Google.
OK
Good Graphics at long-range not up to my expectations
Hodges Airpark
They have a pilots breakfast every third saturday. Good Crowd and conversation. Many times those with planes will head up to Brair Patch for a Sport Plane Club Meeting later that day.
Fly Out Fishing trip with Northwest Flying Inc.
We flew in to this airport for our fly-in fishing trip we booked with Nortwest Flying Inc.
Excellent trip and first class service.
I am the owner and manager of crosswind farm airport. The un
We are a private airport but we are are open to general aviation pilots who call first. The runway is north south direction and the traffic is left hand on runway 36 and right hand on runway 18. The runway is 3900 feet with displaced thresholds on each end. Runway is turf and primary width of 65 feet John Reiss Manager Crosswind Airport
Check out Flower Aviation. Great facility and nice folks to
GCK is ALWAYS windy so be prepared.
A bit old...
That must have been taken a while back. The telephone tower isn't there yet! Neat picture to have though.
Anyone can read this?
I'm a little confused here and I"m just writing this to see what happens
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this is my first one
Busy airport - be on your toes here.
PDK is a busy G-A airport. Be on your toes if you're a low time pilot 'cause there's a lot of traffic here.
Fogbound
Great Little field with excellent food in Weedsport
KBHC
Favourite Fuel Stop, great service from Lil.
X26
Where I built my Velocity XL-RG
Flyboys Cafe
We took the family on a flight to eat at Flyboys Cafe. This is a great find. We arrived about 5:30 p.m., and the staff was eager to serve us. The place is very clean, and the staff is very friendly. Our server, Kay, provided exceptional service to us. The food was great. Their as they say, "soon to be famous" Flyboy Burger is the best meal I have had in a long time. By the way, you have to try their dessert called Bananas Foster. It is tops. Great place, and we all highly recommend it to all!
airport codes
I have not been to the airport, but what a GREAT service - this website providing airport codes for every little (and big ;)) airport in Canada. WOW! Kudos
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Rosetown SK
CWRJ
Lufker Airport
Best grass airport around!
re: jFK rules!
cAuse it just does!!!!
Leading Edge Aviation
Greg Turner runs a first class operation at this airport.
Fine facility at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains
5000' runway, nice approaches, and super nice people. Lest I forget, there's also the 57A cafe next to the terminal. It's not haute cuisine but it is convenient and the pretty good.
Skybus service
🔗 Thu, 10 Jan 2008
— @david at Niagara Falls International Airport, United States
Skybus is adding service from Columbus, OH to IAG beginning on April Fool's Day (seriously), to serve Buffalo, Rochester, and Toronto:
http://blogs.usatoday.com/sky/2008/01/skybus-announce.html