Promotion to Generate Stop Over Traffic
The DeKalb-Taylor Municipal Airport has lowered its jet fuel price from $3.90/gal to $2.40/gal to generate additional stop-over traffic. The price reduction is part of an economic development strategy to stimulate business interest in the DeKalb County area by increasing corporate air traffic.
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Daniel R. Beckstrom
Mike Peters
Who do I see to get some of that jet fuel for my Harley?
The price drop is only for Jet A, the fuel used in turbine aircraft and biz jets, as well as big airliners, not Cessna’s. My close friend flew Lear Jets and would often schedule stops at airfields that offered a box of steaks, delivered later to the pilots homes, after a refueling stop. It’s the pilots ultimate decision where to stop and refuel, not the MBA’s at the company. So, raise the price back up and romance the pilots with perks. Your paid study should have revealed this well known fact.
What about the owner operated light jets (owner is the pilot), they make the decisions, not the “MBA’s”. There are plenty of them out there.
Thanks Joel. I’m sure that never came up in the city’s paid survey.
What other services does the airport offer to actually benefit local taxpayers when these planes stop to fuel here Mac.
I’m sure there is a paid study that has that information. The discount would seem only applicable to aircraft with wingspan, engine size and number to meet runway width and length requirements.
Ah yes, a paid study. I was just wondering if there is a food service on site or just vending machines with stale products? Maybe a local shuttle or car rental allowing those who fly in to utilize local restaurants or site seeing. What kind of a mark up do they have on this fuel in the first place?
Perhaps we need another paid study to see just how much the airport benefits the average DeKalb resident. I took one flight from it when the NIU Flying Huskies offered it. My friend the late Dr. Robert Field took me up for a half hour 5 minute flight. That is the only benefit I have ever noticed from the airport.
There is no real benefit Steve. The monies that the DeKalb has spent, the daily upkeep to maintain the operation there versus does not or ever has made good business sense. The airport has been one of DeKalb’s biggest blackhole for loss of taxpayer’s dollars.
I use O’hare and Midwat! Give us back Pleasant Street, through to Cortland, you bandits!
What a deal for local aviators.
Not really, almost all local pilots can’t afford a turbine (jet) aircraft. They have planes with reciprocating engines (gasoline) not turbines (kerosene AKA Jet A). Your paid consultants should know the market.
Believe me Joel. When I mention a paid study I am dripping with sarcasm.
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Lower prices attract business? Someone tell that to out state government who think raising taxes does so.