So if the FAA won’t say it’s prohibited, how does the FAA prohibit it?Sadly Airports that receive FAA funding are prohibited from allowing overnight camping on the airport. I am sure that Oshkosh just gets a waiver or this requirement is just ignored.
Smart airport managers pretty much just ignore it and if the FAA challenges them they just ask for a written letter stating that it is prohibited.
Since this letter has to go through FAA Legal department, the FAA will never give them a letter stating the camping is prohibited.
We really need to push AOPA and the alphabets to work with the FAA on establishing a policy that specifically allows in camping on the airport when it makes sense.
Brian
Actually we don’t need to push for airport camping. Airports aren’t camp grounds. There is no 24 hour toilet facilities, showers, refuge containers, ect, which are all present at AirVenture.Sadly Airports that receive FAA funding are prohibited from allowing overnight camping on the airport. I am sure that Oshkosh just gets a waiver or this requirement is just ignored.
Smart airport managers pretty much just ignore it and if the FAA challenges them they just ask for a written letter stating that it is prohibited.
Since this letter has to go through FAA Legal department, the FAA will never give them a letter stating the camping is prohibited.
We really need to push AOPA and the alphabets to work with the FAA on establishing a policy that specifically allows in camping on the airport when it makes sense.
Brian
I am sure there are, and there are many airports with bed rolls in the terminal that will let you stay if the weather boxes you in. The question is at a publically funded airport, why can’t I just pull up in my mini van and use this stuff?I can name at least 4 small airports (at small towns) out here in the West that not only allow camping but have 24 hr toilet facilities, grills picnic tables, etc. No showers but most people only camp for one night, maybe 2. Easy walk into the town, or borrow the crew car.
Who has been peeing in your cheerios for the last 20 years? Seriously. Seek help.I am sure there are, and there are many airports with bed rolls in the terminal that will let you stay if the weather boxes you in. The question is at a publically funded airport, why can’t I just pull up in my mini van and use this stuff?
Because more and more small airports now have fences that require some sort of authorized access.I am sure there are, and there are many airports with bed rolls in the terminal that will let you stay if the weather boxes you in. The question is at a publically funded airport, why can’t I just pull up in my mini van and use this stuff?
True, but if the airport is supported with tax payer money, John Q citizen should be afforded the same non-aviation activities (camping) as the pilots who are engaging in a non-aviation activity at the airport.Because more and more small airports now have fences that require some sort of authorized access.
Peeing is a non-aviation activity.True, but if the airport is supported with tax payer money, John Q citizen should be afforded the same non-aviation activities (camping) as the pilots who are engaging in a non-aviation activity at the airport.
Around here they will post a sign near the combination to enter. It usually has something along the line of "CTAF' for entry, or "squawk NORDO", or even "squawk VFR" at KJWY.Because more and more small airports now have fences that require some sort of authorized access.
I average 30 nights of tent camping a year, not including OSH. I would love an easier way to find airports that allow camping.
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I would love to know what these airports are to add to my nationwide map on my website. Please reach out.I can name at least 4 small airports (at small towns) out here in the West that not only allow camping but have 24 hr toilet facilities, grills picnic tables, etc. No showers but most people only camp for one night, maybe 2. Easy walk into the town, or borrow the crew car.
In Colorado, airports are not funded by State of Colorado taxpayers. Most of the FAA's budget is financed from the Airport & Airway Trust Fund, which receives its revenue from aviation excise taxes on airline tickets, cargo, and general aviation fuel. There's very little "tax payer" monies involved.True, but if the airport is supported with tax payer money, John Q citizen should be afforded the same non-aviation activities (camping) as the pilots who are engaging in a non-aviation activity at the airport.
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The people who pay excise taxes on airline tickets are not a tax payers, but the pilots who pay fuel excise taxes are entitled? Interesting concept considering the lion’s share of FAA excise taxes income from ticket buying people.In Colorado, airports are not funded by State of Colorado taxpayers. Most of the FAA's budget is financed from the Airport & Airway Trust Fund, which receives its revenue from aviation excise taxes on airline tickets, cargo, and general aviation fuel. There's very little "tax payer" monies involved.
I think buried somewhere in this debate is the obvious fact that a GA pilot/pax are primarily utilizing the facility for its intended purpose, and camping is (usually) just an incidental detail of their trip. Lots of reasons a pilot might be at an airport overnight or two, some planned others not.The people who pay excise taxes on airline tickets are not a tax payers, but the pilots who pay fuel excise taxes are entitled? Interesting concept considering the lion’s share of FAA excise taxes income from ticket buying people.