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The Sanders' Aviation Hangar is located on the West side of the JFX ramp, and has a covered fueling island. Our lobby is located on the East side of the hangar and is open 24/7. Vending machines, microwave, coffee, hot tea, bathrooms, and internet services are provided for your convience. More times than not, one will find frequent activity on the Sanders Aviation ramp, especially with the ATP instructors that are based out of Sanders Aviation. These instructors will assist you, if need be. If I am not there, I am probably conducting a check ride or flying the MD11 for Uncle Fred (FedEx). The courtesy car is a black Caddi limo and the keys are over the visor, and the rumor is out that Hoffa may have taken a ride in it (Jersey Limo). Just put a little gas in the old car and we are happy. Happy Flying and Blue Skies...Gordo Sanders (Head Cook and Floor Sweeper)
 
 
Walker County Airport-Bevill Field
UNICOM 122.70
20 Ellis Haynes Dr.
Walker Co Airport
Jasper, AL 35504
205-384-4359
205-913-6058
Fax 205-221-0460
sandersaviation@aol.com
www.alabamaaviator.com/content.asp?id=137390
 

 


Click the link above for more about Joey "Gordo" Sanders at www.AlabamaAviator.com
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Services, Facilities and Amenities
  • Designated Pilot Examiner
  • Mil-Comp. Examiner
  • Aerobatic Flight Training
  • Warbird Rides
  • Aviation fuel
  • All ATP Flight training
  • FAA/ CATS Computer Testing
  • Aircraft CONSULTANT
  • Courtesy transportation
  • Overnight Hangars Available
Aviation fuel services
Brand: Texaco
Fueling hours: CALL AHEAD FOR AFTER NORMAL HOURS FOR ASSISTED SERVICE.
 
 GUARANTEED FUEL PRICES 
100LL Avgas Self service    $3.50
Jet A Assisted/Self Service    $3.25
Jet A Self service    $3.25
 
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Prices include all taxes.
LOBBY OPEN 24/7 VIDEO MAY BE ATTENDED DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. JET A HAS OVER THE WING OR SINGLE POINT. Single point attachment is quick change. Both Jet-A and 100LL are self serve. CALL FOR PRIST OR SPECIAL SERVICES.  
 
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From Bob Williams on 13-Nov-2009
Stopped in again and was made to feel like I was based here. This is one of my favorite stops for good fuel prices, friendly service, and some great hangar flying.
 
From Radomir Zaric on 08-Nov-2009
WOW.. What a GREAT stop!!!! Really cool place with cheap gas.. what more do we need? :) Will be back for sure!
 
From Brandon Laughman on 10-Oct-2009
This is a great after hours stop. I have been in here several times coming from North Carolina. This place is on my very short list of self-serve fuel stops. Great place.
 
From Dave Reid on 30-Sep-2009
Sanders at JFX is my usual stop between SW Florida and SW Missouri. Exactly halfway on my trip, especially headed west if I have a headwind I plan ahead to stop at JFX. I frequently travel after hours. When I stop late it's open, warm (or cool) and dry, having everything you hope is there and more for a home-town style FBO. Whenever I've stopped during daytime hours everyone is friendly, and whenever necessary I've stopped at midnight - 2AM, it's open every time even when unattended, and fueled up, checked wx, rested up, bought a soda, etc. I read a few of the reviews and found everyone else seems to have the same great things to say. I agree wholeheartedly. Great place, great fuel pricing, great value. Will stop again often.
 
From Babar Suleman on 16-Jul-2009
Came to Sanders after being quoted $60 handling charges at Atlantic Aviation at Birmingham airport. We arrived after hours, had a rental car waiting, tie-downs available, in-expensive fuel and all coordinated by Sanders over three phone calls. What great service! I will be back....
 
From Bob Williams on 30-Jun-2009
Stopped in for fuel (again) but the local folks were having so much fun I decided to hang around and watch Gordo work on Big Red. By then it was too late to leave so I got a ride to the motel from Lloyd and he picked me up the next AM. Great stop but the friendly folks and hangar flying activities make it hard to leave. Turned a planned 30-minute quick turn into a very enjoyable overniter. It don't get no better than Sanders.
 
From Mark Bitterlich on 31-May-2009
These guys are GREAT! They stayed open late to allow us to fuel, then loaned us a brand new Ford Superduty Turbocharged pickup truck, not just for dinner mind you, but for the whole NIGHT! Upbeat, friendly, accommodating, ... Just one of the best FBO's I've ever been to. Came in the next morning at 0500 and the whole place was wide open for anyone to use. Wow! They folks deserve our business.
 
From Mike Sullivan on 27-May-2009
Stopped in Jasper on way to sun n fun for fuel the guys loaned us a pickup and directed us to a good place to eat, once again ate to much, relaxed in a really nice FBO for couple of hours. Everyone very nice will stop back often
 
From Randall Bernard on 25-May-2009
Very nice establishment exceptionally nice folks helpful in every respect, I will stop whenever in the area GA has not died as evidence of this motivated pit stop, Thanks!!!!!!
 
From Phil Hardison on 24-May-2009
Was at JFX for a couple of days visiting friends. First time into Jasper, stopped at Sanders Aviation for fuel -- nicest self serve gas station I have ever seen. Joey Sanders is a first class guy...If you are in this neck of the woods you will not find any better people than those at Sanders and the local FBO. Every one was very helpful. I look forward to a return trip.
 
From Jim Stockdale on 10-May-2009
Stopped in for a quick refuel while shooting some approaches in the area. Wow! What a great place to stop. I am based within a 50-mile area and have just never been to Jasper airport before. I will certainly visit again. Covered self-serve fuel station is the best I've ever seen and I have traveled extensively between AL and MX over the past 7 years. This is a great stop and best fuel price within 100's of miles that I know of.
 
From Malcolm Dickinson on 20-Apr-2009
An ILS, incredibly cheap fuel (self-serve available 24/7) and a 24-hour pilot lounge with computer and coffee. What more could you ask for? Thanks, AirNav, for finding us this quick fuel stop - we saved about $1.20 per gallon by fueling here instead of our destination!
 
From Randall Clark on 21-Mar-2009
I stopped into Sanders to take advantage of the fuel prices but decided to stay overnight due to the weather at my intended destination. Sanders let me use their crew car overnight, gave me elaborate directions for finding my way around town, and were in general very neighborly. It was an all around pleasure to meet these folks.
 
From Mary Beth Hunt on 20-Mar-2009
I am the spouse of a Cirrus Pilot. I'm not a flying person by birth like he is!!! I LOVED this stop. The place is beautiful to look at, the bathroom is just fine and they even have DIET COKE!!! We took their vehicle to town and had a quick meal and a look around. The town of Jasper is very nice. My favorite part of flying is STOPPING, and this is a GREAT stop on our list. We'll be back. Thanks, Gordo and all the guys.
 
From Jeff Dockery on 07-Feb-2009
I have been working at ATP flight school at the Walker County Airport for over a year. We have been using the services of Sanders Aviation since its inception. We love the fact that we can now get fuel 24/7 and still receive it at a fair price, as a flight instructor I get to go visit many airports around the south and I have never seen a self-service facility as nice as the one we enjoy here. I would recommend anyone coming to JFX stop by and visit Gordo's aviation oasis here on the west ramp.
 
From Steven Johnson on 06-Nov-2008
Stopped in on my way to Houston. Airport has new 24 hour self service station. Took a few pictures of "Big Red" and found it to be a nice facility. JFX is now on my list of places to stop for fuel.
 
From Martin Wolff on 27-Aug-2008
Stopped by for very-reasonable fuel and lunch on the way back from Chapel Hill to Houston. Gordo was exceptionally friendly and helpful, gave us an F250 to use as a crew car, and directed us to Jack's for a burger. Even tossed his quarter into the air machine so we could top up the tires of our Mooney. We'll be back...
 
From Robert Kurrle on 03-Aug-2008
Stopped for a second year in a row on my return from Oshkosh to Daytona Beach because of the excellent facilities and price. Again, service was excellent - they even helped with the self-serve. I had a plugged injector onmy 210 and I did not have the right socket to remove the injector - they not only volunteered their tools, but they could not find the required 7/16 12 pt deep socket and drove the local hardware store and bought it for me to use and refused to let me pay for it. Service way beyond what is expected with a smile and great prices. I highly recommend anyone in the area to stop here. Plus the Walker City airport has an ILS, which I needed for low ceilings. Easy in, easy out and great service! I will stop again next year.
 
From Rick Polinsky on 08-Jul-2008
After reading all of the nice comments, we planned on using Sanders for our gas stop while flying from Missouri to Florida. Gordo Sanders and his staff have set a new standard for customer service. We called the Unicom 30 miles out asking if they were open and got a call from a pilot that was also flying saying they were closed, but that the pump is open 24 hours and there was a crew car available after hours. Upon landing, we were greeted by Mr. Sanders and the pilot, and they insisted that we put our plane in the hangar in case of a nighttime storm. The crew car was unavailable so we were also given a ride to the Holiday Inn Express, and they made arrangements to pick us up the next morning. We obviously will make this a requisite stop whenever we travel in this area, even if we have to go out of our way. Besides, it is worth the stop just to see the T-6 that Mr. Sanders has flown in the Reno Air Races...And won!!
 
From Rick Rogy on 20-Mar-2008
My wife, son and myself flew into Jasper, believe it or not, for a mini vacation. I always like the small town feel and Mr. Sanders and his crew were wonderful. Not only cheap fuel, courtesy car (1975? Cadillac Limo) overnight, but because the weather turned bad, Mr. Sanders (Joey) called me to let me know he was putting the airplane in the hangar. I would recommend Sanders Aviation to everyone... what a great place and great people. Thanks for everything!!!
 
From James Peterson on 17-Mar-2008
We stopped here twice in the last week, and both visits were quick & easy. The pumps are new and fast. The ramp is in the process of being extended--which is a welcome improvement and will give better clearance for aircraft larger than our C90 (clearance is adequate, but depending on other aircraft on the ramp, could become a problem). The lounge is fine and the restroom is adequate. Approach & departure is quick & easy. For now, the GCO is out, so use your cellphone to call for clearance--the local clearance delivery number is: 205-769-3907. This is a great stop.
 
From D Douglass on 13-Feb-2008
Great service and prices. Friendly folks and fascinating aircraft. FBO is as advertised - vending, microwave, couch, coffee, sink, computer for planning, table, and clean bathrooms - what else could a pilot want? We'll be back whenever we pass that way!
 
From Bob Williams on 11-Feb-2008
What a great GA airport, very nice covered fuel station and friendly staff. A great place to stop for fuel and some hangar talk. I'll definitely make this one of my regular stops in the future.
 
From David Thompson on 10-Jan-2008
I also had a great experience at Sanders. Stopped in around 10-11 local time in a Pilatus due to the 3.60 Jet A. The well lit Covered Pumps where easy to find. As I was getting ready to top off, me being an older gentleman I was struggling a little with getting the hose out (Jet A pump is on the south side of the Fueling station). As I was having problems, out from behind the hangar come someone in a Corvette, who drove right up to the plane and got out and immediately helped me with the hose and fueled my aircraft up for me. The actually lounge was fairly nice, I was offered a fresh pot of coffee, and was given a landline to file with. Very happy over all. I will be back. I offered the young man (Mack or Matt I don't remember which) a tip for helping me, but he refused. Thank you guys for a great place for us GA guys to stop for great fuel prices.
 
From Richard Farmer on 10-Jan-2008
Stopped at Sanders Jan 9, 08 and had to spend the night due bad weather. Mr. Sanders loaned me his personal Caddy to run to the motel and for dinner. They have a facility open 24 hours a day and have the old time hospitality that drew me to aviation 54 years ago. Please stop by even just to say Hi! Blue skies…
 
From Rocky Babson on 08-Jan-2008
Just reading the intro and all the comments makes me wanna fly in sometime. I love the Hoffa part, too!! :-)
 
From James Kerchive on 21-Dec-2007
After having a horrible experience at the other FBO, I decided to taxi over to Sanders. I was meet at the plane By a student there "Matt", I think it was, he was super helpful helping me fill up, even helped me push the plane back, and further more gave me a ride into town to get some food. The lounge was nice, Big TV, Dish, and COFFEE! Very convenient. If u get a chance GO here, u get the full service Treatment for the SS price. Paid 3.60 100LL
 
From Garry Casey on 28-Nov-2007
Stopped in for the cheap fuel price, but what I got was the kind of service & hospitality that is gone from most FBO's these days, regrettably. Kudos’ to Joe for aligning himself with folks like Ryan of ATP & Sara of Shoreline Aviation, who work together to make every visit a pleasant experience. I hope to visit them again.
 
From Todd Bengtson on 26-Nov-2007
One of the best fuel stops ever. The airport is user friendly; ILS worked well on a soupy day, and the fuel prices the best anywhere. The covered self-serve island is the nicest I have seen. We used the courtesy car for a quick bite--I have never driven a limo before--you should check it out. We will be back whenever possible.
 
From D Douglass on 25-Nov-2007
Great facility open 24 hours - fuel, coffee, bathrooms, vending machines, even an easy chair and remote to catch part of the game. Well-lit / well-maintained airfield. Thanks!
 
From Garren Sizer on 09-Nov-2007
We arrived while Mr. Sanders was re-configurring the self-serve fuel system (new larger tanks). He let me borrow his personal vehicle (a Vette) and recommended a few places for dinner. 100LL is only 3.60 a gallon at the well-lit, and covered self-serve island. Overall, one of my best experiences at an FBO.
 
From Vin Rampey on 05-Sep-2007
This is a first class facility with outstanding hospitality. Without a doubt they have the nicest self-service facility I have seen anywhere and the lowest prices too.
 
From Mark Dymond on 06-Aug-2007
This place is another "Gem" in the GA game. Nifty SS pump that is easy to operate, and it functions great. Well-appointed pilot lounge that is open 24/7 on the honor system. The proprietor is new to the FBO business, and he really aims to please the little guy. This FBO has all the pieces in tact- -courtesy car, Wx screen, Internet availability, lounge, fuel and lounge avail 24/7 on the honor sys, fair fuel price, mechanical help avail, great runway and taxiways, lots of ramp space, and great attitude of operator.
 
From John Burch Seneca N7084C on 28-Apr-2007
Stopped after hours to refuel. Mr. Sanders is developing his own little aviation heaven at Bevill Field. FBO open (not attended) 24 hrs with an excellent, clean, well-lit facility (no straining to read the SS credit card machine) that apparently strives to supply the GA crowd with good gas without the usual mark-up. Coffee waiting to brew and restroom open 24 hrs. Cheers to Sanders Aviation from those of us who have to travel a lot of night cross-country!
 
From Brian Meyer on 30-Mar-2007
Very friendly, great service, and the cheapest fuel I found all the way between Ohio & New Orleans on a trip this week. I would highly recommend Sanders Aviation.
 
From Star Elton on 20-Mar-2007
I got my ATP & FE written and ATP certificate in 3 days from this "ALL ATP" location. I'm a military pilot so the program was mostly a formality but certainly not a "gimmie". The folks there are absolutely top-notch, good, friendly people. I honestly don't believe that I could have gotten a more positive ATP experience anywhere else. They send you some stuff to help prepare...Take the time to learn it cold and you'll be fine. It's a "big boy" program and they expect you to know what they tell you to know. If you do your part, they'll do theirs and you'll be just fine. I would recommend this ATP location to anyone.
 
From Danny Stephens on 05-Mar-2007
Sanders Aviation is the best. Friendly staff, best self service fuel price around with a well lit, easy to operate, easy to access fuel ramp. Sanders made sure we had a ride to our local destination. We'll be back.
 
From Matt Honeycutt on 16-Feb-2007
Bly was right, cheap fuel, stopped in to fill up a little Cherokee, great service, fun shooting the ILS into a small airport too, :o) I'm here locally and this is good stuff
 
From Rodger Sides on 07-Feb-2007
I am extremely happy, not to mention proud of the progress Sanders Aviation has made at KJFX. Hopefully now the needs of the General Aviation community will be met at this airport. The staff and management I'm sure will always be attentive and helpful to the pilots and passengers that utilize their facility. Good luck and good flying!
 
From Tommy Hudson on 30-Jan-2007
Sanders Aviation sets the standard for all FBOs. Great prices and wonderful people make Sanders Aviation the place to stop for fuel, check rides, FAA testing, hot dogs or chili. Do not fly over Walker County without stopping.
 
From Doug Preston, Sr. on 28-Jan-2007
We had a gaggle that went into Sanders Saturday (1/27/07) and happened on Chili & hot dogs. Great fuel price and good folks. Enjoyed hanging out, snacking and telling lies. A fun time. Will be a regular fuel stop for our group.
 
From Sara from Shoreline Aviation on 22-Jan-2007
Great to have 24 hour fuel! We operate out of JFX and are exstatic about Sanders Aviation's new addition. They are still under construction but well worth a visit. Super nice folks. Hope to see lots of new faces come to visit the Walker County Airport.
 
From B.J. Moody on 18-Jan-2007
Very nice brand new spacious ramp facility with covered fueling station and 24 hour card reader. I stopped twice last week to refuel. Very quick turn around, nice lounge and rest room, low fuel price. The people could not be any friendlier or more helpful. A great addition to KJFX.
 
 
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