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From Philip Greenspun
on 26-Feb-2024 |
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The CSRs and line staff are dedicated pros. It has all of the usual pluses and minuses of a bizjet-oriented FBO. 10 gallons to waive the ramp fee, just as with the typical Signature location. The on-field restaurant (lunch/dinner only) is good. Where you might be surprised is that in Feb 2024 they added a 3% surcharge if you pay by credit card, but they didn't offer alternative ways to pay (I didn't have the temerity to ask if they would take a check; would they actually want people to pay with $100 bills? Where would they store a weekend's worth of loot?). A friend owns an FBO and says that he pays Visa/MC a 1.5% fee, so I'm not sure where the 3% number comes from.
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From Dave Seymour
on 29-Aug-2023 |
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Stopped for a 4 day trip in a G280. Hurricane was approaching nearby so we departed a day early. Sheltair crew was helpful for the entire time, even arranging for an overnight hangar should we need it while the storm passed. Front desk staff was knowledgeable and helpful, arranged 2 rental cars and had the plane in position for our departure. Especially helpful and kind was Lisa at the front desk.
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From Ron Rex
on 19-Apr-2023 |
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Avoid this airport like the plague. If you fly in to eat at the restaurant, they charge you a $15 ramp fee!!
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From William Alonso
on 27-Apr-2022 |
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Stopped for lunch and SURPRISE !! $15.00 ramp fee, not going there again.
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From Paul Hattie
on 11-Apr-2022 |
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Don't land after FBO closes unless you expect to pay $190 call out fee on top of other hidden fees. You will be locked inside the airport fence with NO escape! Dishonest and rude office staff that ruin aviation for everyone.
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From Michael Day
on 11-Mar-2022 |
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Last month it was free to park and eat. Now it is $15 to escape Sheltair after dining. As a local KCDK CFI, I cannot recommend this airport when other airports close by have a restaurant AND no fees! Also fuel considerably cheaper....
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From Ken Jordan
on 27-Feb-2022 |
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Well I guess I've been to Ocala and the "nice restaurant" for the last time. Beginning March 1 Sheltair charges $15 "handling fee" for single engine GA.
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From Jacob Martin
on 23-Feb-2022 |
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Landed at OCF again expecting to have breakfast in the restaurant but to my surprise, a small sign on the glass door stated "CLOSED for special event". Before going to OCF, it is best to phone the restaurant to insure they really are open for breakfast. Other airport breakfast options are CGC and DED.
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From Jacob Martin
on 14-Feb-2022 |
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Best-kept-Secret at Ocala Airport is Restaurant Elevation 89 (opened in 2021) in the terminal building co-located with the FBO. Make your fuel request and then, enjoy breakfast in the restaurant, which is open Daily. Great service at OCF all around in all areas.
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From Vasily Kurashov
on 02-Feb-2022 |
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Very professional crew. They parked my airplane for me, and when I asked for an extension cord to plug in the engine heater (yes, it was that cold!) they moved the airplane to the nearest hangar so I could plug it in. P.S. There is a restaurant at the airport now.
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From Steve Clegg
on 25-Oct-2021 |
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Flew into Ocala on Saturday morning in our Piper Aztec F to try out the new airport restaurant, "Elevation 89". Excellent food and super nice people. It was very busy and they are still in the process of getting settled. It's great to have the restaurant back on the field. Personnel at Shelter could not have been nicer. Highly recommend!
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The CSRs and line staff are dedicated pros. It has all of the usual pluses and minuses of a bizjet-oriented FBO. 10 gallons to waive the ramp fee, just as with the typical Signature location. The on-field restaurant (lunch/dinner only) is good. Where you might be surprised is that in Feb 2024 they added a 3% surcharge if you pay by credit card, but they didn't offer alternative ways to pay (I didn't have the temerity to ask if they would take a check; would they actually want people to pay with $100 bills? Where would they store a weekend's worth of loot?). A friend owns an FBO and says that he pays Visa/MC a 1.5% fee, so I'm not sure where the 3% number comes from.
Avoid this airport like the plague. If you fly in to eat at the restaurant, they charge you a $15 ramp fee!!
Stopped for lunch and SURPRISE !! $15.00 ramp fee, not going there again.
