Apalachicola International Aviation Training Center

at Apalachicola Regional Airport

From Ben Cook on 22-Nov-2009

Local jets are Air Force - not Navy. Nice staff, gas is a bit expensive.
 

From David Gasmire on 16-Nov-2009

Had a great experience flying our Bonanza from Texas to AAF. Mike had our rent car waiting at the airplane, the airport dog was fun, fuel price was competitive with everywhere else and the people were friendly. The added treat was the navy jets high above the airport training in dog fighting as we unloaded the plane!! You could see the chaf being released from the "target" jet, it was loud and booming and a first air show for our arrival into AAF. This airport, and Apalachicola for that matter, are in the middle of nowhere so it is nice to have available services regardless of the cost. If coming from the west, pick up the shore line at MOB and fly the cost with flight following between 1, 500 and 2, 500 and it is a great flight. Have fun at Florida's "Forgotten Coast".
 

From Nick Shultz on 12-Jul-2009

Rental was pulled up to the aircraft after shut down brief stop at FBO to sign paper work. Service was great had no problems with rental car. Say hello to Lady the dog and throw the ball for her. Very nice experience.
 

From Stanley Dratler on 24-Apr-2009

I stayed in town for two weeks and Apalachicola was the closest airport. BIG MISTAKE. The price of gas was high, the price of hangar space was twice what I paid locally and then I rented a car. SECOND BIG MISTAKE. They only allow 100 miles per day. Pretty hard to stick in that neck of the woods. The first car had 75, 000 miles on it and had no heat. After two days I was freezing and asked for a different car. They obliged and gave me a different car with 70, 000 miles on it. That car had the 'Check Engine' light on. When I called they said that they knew that but had hoped that it would go off?!?! The only other car available was the one without heat. I returned the second car and was back in the original bomb. I froze for the next ten days. When I returned the car it was slightly down in gas (third bigger mistake) and they charged me $60 for gas. A real rip off! This airport might be worth a short stop, but stay away, or you'll be sorry.
 

From Andreas Iwanowski on 03-Jan-2009

Rental car was ready upon arrival with minimal paperwork to fill out. Plane was fueled properly. Somebody even stayed a little later as we departed right around closing time. Excellent service, and they're the only game in town (which btw is lovely too)!.
 

From Richard Lane on 26-Oct-2008

We flew into Apalachicola on Sunday for a seafood dinner and sight seeing. A nice lineman met us to marshall us in and promptly chocked the AC. We asked for a shuttle ride into town (3 miles) or the use of a car but the lady behind the counter said the "courtesy" crew car is $10 per hour and there is no shuttle available (as was stated in a recent article in Pilot Getaway magazine). We should have called ahead. No big deal, we took the $15 taxi ride for 2 into town and had a nice dinner and walked around downtown. After another taxi ride back to the airport the FBO lady charged us a $10 ramp fee before we left. We did not need fuel for our short flight home. Apalachicola is a nice place to visit and the food is excellent. Just be prepared for the fees and the business like atmosphere at the FBO and you can have a good time...
 

From William Tomlinson on 20-Oct-2008

Nice FBO, and courteous personnel. Stopped for the day to eat oysters (Boss Oysters) and tour St. George Isl. This is a great area to visit.
 

From Jim Harper on 05-Aug-2008

Outstanding service here. Nice homey little FBO. They take good care of my airplane. I spent May out there and they hangared my airplane for a reasonable rate. Flew out this Sunday to have shrimp at Boss Oyster (great place for dinner/lunch) and they let us use the crew car. Nice folks, great airport dog...Worth a trip just for the shrimp!
 

From Al Hagaman on 08-Jul-2008

Apalachicola is so fortune to have such a wonderful and historic airport serving the Forgotten Coast, plus the added dedication and great service provided by Bill, Pat, and Mike. How many FBO operators check the internet for incoming aircraft and have the hangar open with the car parked outside without ever making such a request - reminds me of the old days when people really cared! NOW THAT's VALUE ADDED SERVICE!
 

From Matthew Goss on 20-Jun-2008

Stayed in St. George for a week. Flew in on a Friday morning for gas. Paid $5.95 for full service 100LL, 34 gallons, NO landing fees, NO handling fees, SUPER service and great people...Oh yeah, and Lady the dog! Definitely return here soon!
 

From Ryan Woolley on 17-Mar-2008

Nice folks. A taxi for three people for the two-and-a-half mile trip into town was $19 each way. Opt for the $10/hr car if you're just getting lunch.
 

From Bill Dean on 13-Mar-2008

Nice folks and a nice place. Always very helpful!
 

From Don Roberts on 11-Sep-2007

WONDERFUL SERVICE! Pat, Bill, Mike, and Warren are super! Service is way above average and ramp fee is only 5.00 a night, which is great considering the extra security. When the chips were down with my dead battery they were quick to rally with well-maintained equipment and tools. They were reluctant to charge for the extra service. Very easy airport to fly in and out of compared to many Florida airports in the vicinity of moa's, etc. I think the county does charge them a small fortune for the land lease and like many county commissions and city councils across this country would like to see them close and sell the airport property to their developer buddies. I was chairman of the county commission in seventh fastest growing county in the U.S and know how bad it can be for aviation. So... Let's all patronize this airport and tell the government to shove it!
 

From Harold Smith on 31-Aug-2007

Nice folks, but YES their prices are high. Fuel is bad enough for the small country airport, but the ramp fee is totally out of line. No airport of this size that is not private charges this kind of ramp fee.
 

From Robert Schneeflock on 09-Jul-2007

AAF is one of my very favorite FBO's. Friendly folks and great service. I' recommend them to anyone.
 

From Nigel Milligan on 04-May-2007

Bill, Pat, Mike, Warren and Lady (the dog) and Samantha (the cat) have always been nothing but extremely friendly, helpful and a pleasure in the many times I have had cause to stay over. If no ride is available from the local hotel they always run me in. Ramp fee and fuel prices are not out of line - it's a small airport without the high traffic to fund it. Small price to pay to be with nice down to earth and genuine folks. Gets my vote every time. Runway 13/31 just been resurfaced (not that I use it in a helicopter :)
 

From Stephen And Hilary Loring on 28-Feb-2007

Very helpful and friendly folks. We have used their facilities on several trips, and always had a good reception for FBO services and rental cars.
 

From Thomas Hill on 01-Jan-2007

Just returned from Post Christmas (New Year's) trip; great FBO; great service; wonderful destination; highly recommended