If we fly into a field either transiently or even overnight and just want to tie down outside, are we required to use a FBO? Presuming the airport is public use, is there a way to know if it is possible to avoid the often privately held company running the FBO and their associated fees?
I read the recent thread where a guy said to avoid flying into Burke field kbkl due to fees. In that thread someone said they also had a public parking area which avoided the FBO fees. My question is if there is a way to determine if other airports have public parking areas not controlled by the FBO? In fairness to the fbo at kbkl, I called them a week ago when I considered flying into there and their fees for a single were $10 with a 7 gallon fuel purchase as I recall though fuel was quite expensive.
I read the recent thread where a guy said to avoid flying into Burke field kbkl due to fees. In that thread someone said they also had a public parking area which avoided the FBO fees. My question is if there is a way to determine if other airports have public parking areas not controlled by the FBO? In fairness to the fbo at kbkl, I called them a week ago when I considered flying into there and their fees for a single were $10 with a 7 gallon fuel purchase as I recall though fuel was quite expensive.