Slidell Airport serves Slidell, US.
Slidell Airport (KASD) serves primarily general aviation and does not operate as a commercial airport with regular passenger flights. Therefore, typical "traveler reviews" from commercial airline passengers regarding terminal experiences, security wait times, or customs/immigration are not available. Reviews found pertain to the experiences of pilots and users of the Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) and airport facilities for private and recreational aviation. The overall sentiment among the general aviation community appears to be positive, with recent improvements noted, although some new fees have been a point of contention.
What Travelers Love
- Customer Service & Pilot Care: The FBO at Slidell Municipal Airport emphasizes customer service and pilot care, striving to improve the experience for pilots and passengers.
- Updated Facilities: Recent improvements include a new Pilot's Lounge and a comfortably updated lobby.
- Competitive Fuel Prices: The airport offers competitive fuel prices for general aviation.
- 24-hour Fuel Availability: 100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.
- On-field Maintenance: Aircraft maintenance and repair services are available on the field through Innovative Turbine Aircraft Solutions.
- Skydiving Operations: The airport is home to Cloud Chasers Skydive Inc. (also referred to as Skydive N'Awlins) for those interested in skydiving.
Common Complaints
- Ramp/Landing Fees: A recent introduction of a $10 landing fee for piston aircraft (waived with fuel purchase) and a minimum $100 ramp fee for turbine aircraft (which increases with aircraft size and may be waived with fuel purchase) has been noted as a deterrent by some pilots who prefer to avoid airports with such fees.
- After-Hours Call-Out Fee for Fuel: There is a $100 call-out fee in addition to fuel charges for after-hours fuel service.
- Wildlife on and in vicinity of runway: Pilots have reported the presence of wildlife near the runway.
Slidell Airport (KASD) is a well-regarded general aviation airport with a focus on pilot and customer service. While recent facility upgrades and competitive fuel prices are appreciated, the introduction of new ramp and landing fees has been met with some disapproval from the pilot community it serves.
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Where is Slidell Airport located?
Slidell Airport is located in Slidell, US, at an elevation of 29 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is KASD.