Jekyll Island Airport

at Jekyll Island Airport

From Richard Lane on 21-Jun-2009

We flew our Maule in for a day trip. Beautiful Island with a nice airstrip. Richard oversees the airport and has Red Bug motors (electric car) located there. He is very helpful and rents the little cars at a good rate for pilots. A nice quiet and clean island to spend the day or a week. We plan to fly into 09J more often...
 

From David Sperr on 19-Jun-2009

My wife and I loved Jekyll Island Airport. Rich was there to greet us. We had the most enjoyable weekend even though it was rainy. We rented bikes and saw the sites. It was a nice short getaway for a relaxing weekend. Definitely will be back!
 

From Greg Hopp on 08-May-2009

Great spot! We camped under the wing on the way to SNF this year. No fees, no hassle although somehow the local police officer figured out where we were parked and came to pay us a visit to see what we were up to. Nice FBO and a great deal on a Red Bug. Check out Latitude 31 and be sure to order the peel-n-eat shrimp with the hot sauce. Loved it!
 

From Ken Krech on 06-Mar-2009

Flew in with a Seneca on 27 Feb to escape the winter weather in DC/MD. Nice runway and parking ramp. As only transient plane there was plenty of room. Had contacted Rich (RedBugMotors.Com) before arrival and he met the plane. Got a RedBug for the weekend; effective transportation for the island but pricey. Rich assured us if a maintenance problem came up with the plane it could be handled there; gladly we didn't have to take him up on the matter. Despite off-season, rooms were scarce for Friday night. All the restaurants were open. No gas at 09J but the short 37 nm trip to KJES for cheap self serve, with a great new terminal building, worked great before heading back north. This is the type of weekend getaway that GA thrives on.
 

From Alan Witkin on 16-Feb-2009

My wife and I spent the Valentine weekend at Jekyll Island and we were planning on renting bicycles. Rich at 09J made us an offer on the Little Red Bug that we couldn't refuse. The island has changed and they seriously cater to fly ins. We spent three nights on the island and had a great time. Fuel is not available but a tranquil time is assured.
 

From Martin Guy on 02-Feb-2009

Happy, friendly, unspoiled little airport with WiFi Internet so take your laptop, it's billed as Georgia's Jewel. You can hire a little red Golf style cart to enjoy the island. We drove the short distance to Oceanside Inn for a spot of lunch. Jekyll Island is a must for any GA pilot flying in Florida.
 

From Scott C Bartley on 13-Nov-2008

Flew in on 11/8/08. Nice little airport. Electric cars can be rented from the desk for a little as 2 hours; however, check the pricing. No fuel on the airport and I did not find Internet or weather planning.
 

From Cindy Ecleberry on 02-Nov-2008

Nov 2, 2008 Swift Fly-in at Jekyll Island. Wonderful airport and great service. Great place to get away and relax and enjoy the island. The Red Bugs are the best! And are the most fun way to see the island. Be sure to rent one if only for the day or a few hours. Jekyll Island Cub has the best Sunday brunch and well worth a fly-in to check it out. Had a wonderful time with friends for the weekend, can't wait to go back.
 

From Bradley Spatz on 26-Oct-2008

Great day trip and Sunday brunch is very nice: $30/person at the Jekyll Island Club. They will pick you up if you call; you can rent bikes from the Club for $9 to explore the island. You can also rent the Red Bug electric cars.
 

From Robert Turner on 29-Jul-2008

What a great experience! Rent the red bug and spend the night at one of the many hotels on the island.
 

From Alvin Hughes on 24-Jun-2008

Flew into Jekyll for a couple of days and had a great time. Richard and Dan from Red Bug were great. Dan even picked us up from the airport and gave us a ride to the Clarion Resort, then rented us a 4seater Red Bug for the price of a 2seater (they were out of 2seaters). The bike trails around the island are great. This is a great airport in a great location with great people.
 

From Patrick Svatek on 22-Jun-2008

Flew here for just a Saturday day visit. Easy walk to the historic district. Richard at the FBO (no fuel) was very friendly. Normally there are electric cars to rent, but this day was very busy. We visited here for dinner back in April, and Richard gave us a no-charge car to use for our trip over to the beach side for dinner. Great place to visit!!!
 

From Rich Gorkes on 05-May-2008

A pilot's paradise...What a great place to fly into for the day, weekend or week. This island is a real gem with the airport directly next to the intra-costal waterway and only 1 mile from the ocean. My wife and I flew in for a weekend trip and had a fabulous time. You can stay at the historical Jekyll Island Club Hotel (1-800-535-9547), which was the private seasonal getaway for the likes of J.P. Morgan, Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, Pulitzer, etc. You can also fly in for just lunch, as the hotel will pick you up for the 1-mile trip or simply walk and enjoy the beautiful island area. The hotel offers murder-mystery weekends, Jazz Festivals, along with biking, golf, swimming, tennis, croquet, touring the historical district and just plain relaxing on the scenic porches that surround the Jekyll Island Club. If you want a perfect fly-in for your EAA or pilot group...This is the ideal venue for a few hours or all week.
 

From Rob Ray on 26-Apr-2008

Flew the Rocket into Jekyll Island, en route home from NC, a great stop! Richard Van Iderstyne, owner of Red Bug Electric car rentals offered us a FREE car for the day, simply to encourage more pilots to drop in. Seem the locals tried to close the airport but concerted efforts kept it open. Lots to see and do including the Jekyll Island Club hotel which offered a special weekday 1/2 rate, the Rah Bah for some great seafood and the lighthouse, beaches and historic homes make it a great stop. Thanks again to Richard for a free ride in his very cool electric car "Filo". We will be back! Rob Ray 4/25/2008 PS: If you depart south, be sure to fly over Cumberland Island, home of many Wild Mustangs! (Yep, horses) Harmon Rocket
 

From Paul Grenier on 08-Apr-2008

Dad and I flew the Seneca II to Jekyll for the first time. GPS approach to runway 36 broke out @ 1000' with great views. Red bug electric cars are right on the field, quiet and comfortable, Richard took great care of us. The Island Club hotel was a treat. A step back in time, people playing croquet dressed in white, a relaxing serene place. We were treated with old world courtesy and will fly back ASAP.
 

From Kirk Brink on 27-Mar-2008

One of my favorite fly-in vacations. Nice to find an island not over run by development (yet). High marks to Clayton at Red Bug Motors, he went out of his way to make our stay enjoyable.
 

From John J. Sullivan on 10-Feb-2008

Friendly airport with nice facilities. The Jekyll Island Club will provide transportation but the other hotels will not. You have the option to rent a Red Bug (2 to 6 passenger fancy golf carts) as described in other comments
 

From Ted Holstein on 20-Nov-2007

Flew down to Jekyll Island (09J) with 2 of my friends for lunch today from Hilton Head, SC (KHXD). Great place (no services at the airport, however). We walked to the Jekyll Island Club Hotel (about a mile) and dined at Cafe Solterra. Their deli sandwiches are fantastic! Chose not to rent a Red Bug this time since our stay was short, but definitely the way to get around if you don't want to walk or bike. I'll definitely be back!
 

From Wayne Cease on 09-May-2007

This is a great little airport. We flew in for the weekend and having Red Bug Motors (google them, they're online) there at the airport really helps. There is no fuel, but plenty of tie-down lines and chocks. Just be aware that SSI is very nearby and on another freq amd BQK is fairly near too; we got a 7-minute void time from FSS due to traffic to one them on the way back home. The lock code is back to the CTAF freq according to the airport manager.
 

From Art Bordeaux on 19-Mar-2007

We came in for the Jazz Festival and had a great time. The folks at the airport are some of the nicest we have ever met. We rented a Red Bug and drove it all over the island the three days we were there. It just doesn't get any better than this for a fly in destination. Stop in and make sure to sign the guest book so they don't close this wonderful GA location.
 

From John J. Sullivan on 12-Feb-2007

Great little airport with friendly folks. Only the Jekyll Island Club Hotel will provide transportation to and from the airport. We stayed at the Day's Inn in an Oceanside room for $89. Rented a Red Bug for transportation. Daily rate is for the RedBug is $50. Prefer this airport and island to the nearby St. Simons (a much busier airport with many bizjets).
 

From Danny Stephens on 29-Jan-2007

Had an enjoyable experience at Jekyll Island. Landed at 09J and took our bicycles out of the plane and started the ride at the airport - the bike trail goes right by it. Numerous biking and hiking trails on this beautiful island. We biked 50 miles in two days. One paved trail on the north end is slightly elevated and goes through a swamp - awesome. Motels are an easy ride from the airport. The historic district is a must see and is within walking distance of the airport (3/4 mile). There is a place to eat on the dock across from the historic district. We'll be back.