Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport

at Ephraim-Fish Creek Airport

From Walt Peters on 25-Aug-2008

Flew into Ephraim-Gibraltar to enjoy Fish Creek for the afternoon. Friendly and helpful FBO. Tiedowns readily available. Had lunch at Julies Restaurant. Staff picked us up about 5 minutes after the call. Had an excellent lunch and they returned us to the airport. Nice place to visit with friendly people.
 

From David Johnson on 28-Oct-2007

Landed at airport for over night stay in Ephraim. We had prior talked with Ron about transportation. Since after season no rental at airport but had arrangements at Baileys Yacht Club. Ron was fantastic- came on his time and helped us get to our transportation. Tie downs were 9.00 night and fuel 5.49/gal. Fuel currently unavailable due to construction at airport. Very nice airport with plenty of tie downs. Need a place to stay try Village Green Lodge. Steve and Sue go out of their way for you. Rooms are nice and hospitality beyond expectations. They will even pick you up and return you to the airport.
 

From Dean Williams on 08-Oct-2007

Picked 3D2 to fly into after hearing about Julie's and reviewing the menu online - they have great food and very friendly service, and of course transportation to and from the airport! Julie might be moving and would need a good manager, so if you know anyone good ... As for the airport, it is decently kept. I avoided fuel purchase due to the price, but there is a fuel truck. Tie-down fees were $6.00 for a few hours, and since I left "after hours" it was on the "honor system". The fee seems a little high, though I doubt they're making a big profit on them. I'd fly in there again.
 

From Jim Vick on 08-Aug-2006

Must have gone to a different airport. We landed today on way home from Mackinac Island. Bill was great and a pleasure to talk to. Called Julies and sure enough they came out and picked us up. Great food and they are always very pleasant. Walked around town for a bit (we were already dragging from Mackinac) so we headed back to the restaurant, had dessert and got a ride back to the airport. No fees, no hassle, rope at the ready for a tie down and good company while we waited. We have landed there before and will do so again (soon I hope!).
 

From Jerry C. Doss on 07-Aug-2006

I have had a loving relationship with Door County and my condo in Sister Bay (several miles north of this airport) since 1977.This airport has morphed from a user friendly place to one that charges high fees for tie down and even to park for a couple hours. Fees determined by the local governing authority, not by the nice folks manning the FBO. I used to pay for parking a junk car there so I could fly up and then drive to condo without transportation hassles. No longer do this. Years ago really tough finding place to tie down. Last weekend, plenty of places. If the township lowered prices, they'd probably make it up on volume. $9 tie down fee, absolutely zero airport security, and no one to help tie down your airplane makes this fee ridiculous. I might add that the town fathers should realize that by charging a fee, they are liable for damage or vandalism to aircraft. It's a beautiful place to fly over, but I would stop somewhere else and rent a car. SUE is an option.
 

From Ryan Asmus on 23-May-2006

I arrived at 3D2 for a quick visit of the area. Bev, the operator, graciously offered me her personal vehicle to go into town, rather than biking the hills with my folding bike. This airport is the only paved runway on the Door County peninsula. It is very conveniently located next to the State Park (Fish Creek).
 

From John Magda on 27-Sep-2005

I flew into Ephraim airport for a weekend in Fish Creek. The airport staff were very friendly and helpful. However the car rentals were only available until 5pm, and as I was arriving at 8pm, I had some concerns as to how I would make it all the way to Fish Creek (about a 3 mile walk). Luckily the airport staff mentioned that a local restaurant, Julie's Park Cafe, will come and pick pilots up from the airport. Not only did they get us a ride into town (and the food is excellent) but they also dropped us at our hotel and then drove us back to the airport a few days later. The people there made it a fantastic experience, Thanks.
 

From Kurt Flunkn on 09-Sep-2005

We flew into Ephraim - Fish Creek over Labor Day weekend. The airport is in a clearing an a little bit difficult to spot from a distance. The FBO was very friendly & helpful. The ramp at 3D2 has been expanded and the tie-downs have been improved. There is a nominal $8 a day parking fee and rental cars are available thru the FBO at $60 / day with AOPA discount. Fuel prices were high. Visited the lighthouse at the nearby state park & stayed at the Harbor House Inn in Gills Rock (an excellent B&B, highly recommended!). Stop by Wilson's in Fish Creek for lunch or ice cream. Had a great fish dinner + view at the Shoreline Restaurant in Gills Rock. Also have stayed at French Country Inn (B&B) in Fish Creek (good location, clean, great breakfast & dog mascot Pepper). The whole Door County experience was excellent!