M016576 Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 All- I may be moving to the Destin Fl area for a few years. I was wondering if anyone knew of some good airports to base at, (i.e. Reasonable hangar fees, maintenance, etc). Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpaul Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Don't plan on using Destin unless you are upgrading to a G5. (Gulfstream not Garmin). Defuniak Springs or Milton are really the only two in the area. You have to define reasonable as for hangar rates. I use Defuniak, new T-hangar ($275+tax), usually the cheapest fuel in the area, on site maintenance and avionics shop (Monarch) The DOM worked at Destin when they had a MSC. Milton has a couple of flight schools so the airspace is busier, they have more hangars. There is a waiting list for their hangars. Even longer for our sized T-hangars, but they will are more than happy to rent you a large hangar (at a premium) in order to get on the smaller size list. Their fuel is usually very close to Defuniak's in price. Depending on where you live one field might be more convenient than the other. If you live in Destin proper, Defuniak will probably be closer, if you choose Navarre then Milton is the answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M20F Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I use Defuniak on occasion instead of KECP and have had good experiences there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpaul Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 48 minutes ago, M20F said: I use Defuniak on occasion instead of KECP and have had good experiences there. Yeah, I guess I should have mentioned that the guys that work at the FBO are very friendly. The fuel is self/assisted service. If they are around they will come out, marshal, chock, ground and even pump the fuel after you swipe your card. Or you can do it yourself. If you need a rental car, you would need to use Enterprise they are based out of Crestview, but will deliver the car. Just now, bluehighwayflyer said: Niceville is, well, nice Yep, that's where I am at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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