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August 22nd, 2004, 13:43
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA
Posts: 1,752
 |  Best airport to fly into for network JC What's the verdict here? North Las Vegas, Henderson, or McCarran? I've never been to any of them. My rental is dry so fuel cost is a major consideration. Suggestions? |
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August 22nd, 2004, 14:37
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| Big Chief's Woman  | Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC Mccarran's closest but it won't be the cheapest.. if you can rent a car (or get someone to pick you up), i've heard that henderson has some pretty good fees.. |
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August 22nd, 2004, 15:19
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: who haa
Posts: 3,750
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC I'm flying into Henderson for a few reasons... 1) I'm coming up from the South so it precludes me from having to deal with LAS airspace. 2) Not busy. 3) Fuel isn't too bad ('course I haven't been there in a while). It's the furthest from the strip (I think) but .. eh a cab is a cab is a cab |
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August 22nd, 2004, 15:26
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| Newbie Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Moreno Valley, CA
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| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC North Las Vegas has a shuttle service. |
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August 22nd, 2004, 22:08
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| Administrator  Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Pinal Airpark
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| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC Nellis |
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August 22nd, 2004, 22:10
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| Moderator  | Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC [ QUOTE ] Nellis [/ QUOTE ] Can we tell them MikeD sent us, if anyone asks any questions? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] |
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August 23rd, 2004, 01:44
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| Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA
Posts: 1,752
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC And oh yeah, I figured I'd throw this out there again: If there's anyone who's interested in splitting 10-12 hrs of baron time with me going from AUS to LAS/VGT/HND and back let me know ASAP! I'd be willing to wear the hood half the time (heck the whole time if you really want) or give someone instruction during the trip. I estimate it will cost ~ $1500 total, about $750 split down the middle. You could also bring a friend/spouse with you since we have an extra seat we could fill with no fuel penalty. We'll be flying the plane seen in my avatar. |
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August 25th, 2004, 01:39
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Inside your OODA loop
Posts: 6,812
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC I've flown into VGT, it's much more GA friendly than McCarran, which has some pretty outrageous ramp/tie-down fees unless you buy more fuel than most GA aircraft can hold. On the other hand, there's a free shuttle from VGT to the hotels, but you have to pay for a cab back to the airport, which will run you in the neighborhood of $45 (the whole town's designed to separate you from your money one way or the other!). |
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August 25th, 2004, 03:27
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| Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA
Posts: 1,752
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC hmmm....that $198 roundtrip america west flight is looking more attractive all the time. |
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September 12th, 2004, 02:17
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington, DC
Posts: 538
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC Looks like We'll be flying in to Henderson around 6pm friday evening. Here's updated 100LL rates: Henderson: $2.66/gal N Las Vegas: $2.73/gal Tie down at Henderson is $5/night Henderson does have a shuttle but it requires a 24 hour advance reservation and I'm not sure about cost. John, when are you coming in? If we coordinate we could all split a cab (4 ways). |
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September 12th, 2004, 14:43
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| Moderator  Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal
Posts: 5,650
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC We are flying into LAS - it is just less hassle. |
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September 13th, 2004, 02:01
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| Old Skool  Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 2,036
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC Hey Al- I've been threw Vegas about 5 times in the last three weeks, 3 flying over and 2 actually there. Each and everytime thinking I'm glad I don't fly in here GA anymore. Not because I'm a lazy arse but because the ride has been sooo bumpy and T-storms everywhere. You may want to take the safer route by buying that AWA ticket. It's a sure safer bet. |
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September 13th, 2004, 02:05
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| Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Socal
Posts: 5,650
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC Coming from Socal, I think if the worst comes to the worst - we will hop in a car and drive. |
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September 16th, 2004, 02:37
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| Senior Member  Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX
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| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC KLAS is terrible for GA traffic, as Aloft said they will hit you with an outrageous ramp fee. KVGT (North Las Vegas) charges $5/night for a single or $6.25 for a twin per night for tiedown, and has a self-serve 100LL pump that was $2.69 today. The only rental car company at VGT is Enterprise, and they are high-around $30/day and up. The recent bad WX is gone, it's been 95 degrees and clear all week. |
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September 16th, 2004, 12:31
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| Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA
Posts: 1,752
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC Well, I decided to let America West worry about which airport I arrive at, hehehe. 200 bucks roundtrip, tough to beat that. |
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September 16th, 2004, 23:47
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| Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: who haa
Posts: 3,750
| Re: Best airport to fly into for network JC Actually we're getting a car after all but I'm aiming at being tied down by no later than 10a.m. (maybe even 8). |
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