Apalachicola hangar availability? KAAF

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Contacted the FBO, and they said there's a waiting list, but didn't seem to go into much detail. Does anyone know how long the wait list is there? Does anyone ever sublet their hangar (i.e. for offseason)? Would the local EAA chapter be a good resource?
 
Not many airports real close & convenient. Have you tried others a bit of a drive away?
 
Cluemeister said:
Contacted the FBO, and they said there's a waiting list, but didn't seem to go into much detail. Does anyone know how long the wait list is there? Does anyone ever sublet their hangar (i.e. for offseason)? Would the local EAA chapter be a good resource?
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Contact them again and ask more questions. Maybe they don’t manage the hangars. Franklin County owns the airport. Quick google search turned up 3 phone numbers. 850-290-8282, 850-653-9783 and what seems like the best bet 850-653-1366. Airnav says that’s Jason, the airport manager. That being said, EAA chapter would probably be an excellent choice.
 
sourdough44 said:
Not many airports real close & convenient. Have you tried others a bit of a drive away?
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Would love to fly directly into St. George Island, as this is where we end up, but not a property owner at the Plantation, and they don't have hangars there. :(
 
“Is there hangars available?”

Answer: No.

Uh, where are we talking about again? Does one even need to specify with that question?

Mr Snarky, who’s been on several lists for over three years.
 
donjohnston said:
Title of the thread: Apalachicola hangar availability? KAAF
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Since Mr. Snarky's "been on several lists for over three years" I guessing that one went over your head.
 
I think he was saying that it doesn't matter where you ask about hangar availability, there are no hangars available anywhere. As the saying goes, the joke isn't as funny if you have to explain it. :)

I'm hoping to get some information on the odds of getting a hangar at KAAF, and usually there is some local knowledge that is really helpful in that regard.
 
Cluemeister said:
I think he was saying that it doesn't matter where you ask about hangar availability, there are no hangars available anywhere. As the saying goes, the joke isn't as funny if you have to explain it. :)

I'm hoping to get some information on the odds of getting a hangar at KAAF, and usually there is some local knowledge that is really helpful in that regard.
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Have you called those Airport Manager numbers I posted above? The local EAA Chapter is 1646. 703-678-6042. b.a.graham@comcast.net
 
Cluemeister said:
I think he was saying that it doesn't matter where you ask about hangar availability, there are no hangars available anywhere.
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Not sure where you are located, but about 60mi north is Blountstown. Plenty of hangars there a couple months ago.

You might also look at Sandy Creek. It's private but I knew a guy there who just built a 4 plane hangar and had room he was looking to fill.
 
luvflyin said:
Have you called those Airport Manager numbers I posted above? The local EAA Chapter is 1646. 703-678-6042. b.a.graham@comcast.net
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I did go to the airport and speak to the guy behind the desk. I also contacted the EAA chapter president, waiting to hear back. I have not called the 703 number or used that email. I will now thanks!
 
donjohnston said:
Not sure where you are located, but about 60mi north is Blountstown. Plenty of hangars there a couple months ago.

You might also look at Sandy Creek. It's private but I knew a guy there who just built a 4 plane hangar and had room he was looking to fill.
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Thanks for the local tip. Unfortunately we are committed to Apalachicola or the St. George private strip for ease of access to a home nearby.
 
Maybe you need to go rural & erect a sunshade of sorts over the plane? Yes, may have to redo it after a storm.

OBTW, enjoyed the KAAF area back in late Dec.
 
Hey all! Not sure if this thread is dead or not. I’m new here and just got assigned to Tyndall AFB. Currently looking for any hangar availability (I know it’s a long shot but I thought I’d ask). I read through the past messages and it’s all great advice! Just wondering if anything has changed or if anyone knows about anything new. Thanks in advance!

-Tony
 
Cluemeister said:
Would love to fly directly into St. George Island, as this is where we end up, but not a property owner at the Plantation, and they don't have hangars there. :(
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anyone is allowed to land and take off from the plantation airstrip
 
Tbolt07 said:
Hey all! Not sure if this thread is dead or not. I’m new here and just got assigned to Tyndall AFB. Currently looking for any hangar availability (I know it’s a long shot but I thought I’d ask). I read through the past messages and it’s all great advice! Just wondering if anything has changed or if anyone knows about anything new. Thanks in advance!

-Tony
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I was told the county took over the hangars from the FBO, so it's worth a call to see what their hangar plan is. Let us know what you find out!
 
Cluemeister said:
I was told the county took over the hangars from the FBO, so it's worth a call to see what their hangar plan is. Let us know what you find out!
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Update!

So I’m currently on the waiting list for:
ECP - #96 (will probably never happen)
Defuniak Springs - #37
Foxtrot 95 (Calhoun County) - #35
and Mariana Municipal

Mariana Municipal has 5 shade hangars available which I’m leaning towards while I wait for a hangar to open up knowing it will be quite some time.

Calhoun County just got funding and sent out a bid for new construction of ~30 more T-hangars which they said should be completed by the end of 2025 which is when they said they would review the current wait list.

Crossing my fingers something closer opens up but I know the probability of that is pretty low. I’ll send updates if I find anything else out!
 
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