Pilot Comments by Timo

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Landskrona/Enoch Thulin Airport (ESML)

by Timo2026-08-09 16:33:51 UTC

Landing fee (PA46-350) incl. overnight EUR 30, collected by the fuel attendant.
Avgas CHF 2.20 per liter, paid with Visa.
Well-maintained aerodrome.

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Newquay Airport (EGHQ)

by Timo2026-08-07 10:51:25 UTC

Current landing fee for PA46-350P: £43
Parking per day: £15

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Cambridge Airport (EGSC)

by Timo2026-08-07 10:50:27 UTC

Current landing fee for a PA46-350P: 39 pounds. Parking: 26 pounds per day.

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Lahr Airport (EDTL)

by Timo2026-08-07 10:43:35 UTC

Good aerodrome and gateway for Europapark. However, a taxi can easily be around 100 Euro for 4 persons. Refueling and fees are handled expeditiously. Landing fee PA46-350P 34.- Euro

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Marina Di Campo Airport (LIRJ)

by Timo2026-08-03 08:38:03 UTC

Current price for a PA46 and 3 nights parking: 135 Euro. Otherwise, nothing to add to the previous reports.

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Goose Bay Airport (CYYR)

by Timo2026-08-03 07:18:46 UTC

Great field and likely the gateway for a North Atlantic crossing. Super friendly staff. Very helpful. They will also book a hotel, if needed, at preferential rates. Coffee, drinks, and even ice cream are offered 'free'. But it all comes at a price: about USD 1,000 (as of 2024) for a PA46 with 4 POB. Important: There are two FBOs on the field. We were in and out at Irving Aviation Services. They have NO AVGAS. Only Woodward has AVGAS. Landing at Irving and fueling at Woodward gets expensive, because both will charge their fee. So clarify/plan in advance whether you will need AVGAS.

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Portoroz/Secovlje Airport (LJPZ)

by Timo2026-08-02 20:57:46 UTC

A great airfield for GA and a gateway out of the EU.
Current AVGAS price as of 12 June 2026: €2.615 per liter

Update 24 July 2026
Just found out: Europcar delivers the car directly to the airfield.
Fantastic airfield with helpful staff and excellent services.
Cost-wise, on the expensive side:
Landing fee €37.4 (PA46 - 1968 kg MTOW)
Terminal fee €11 (4 persons)
Parking for 3 nights €132 (€44 per night)

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Warszawa/Modlin Airport (EPMO)

by Timo2026-07-25 11:20:05 UTC

Large airport primarily for scheduled airline operations. Handling appears to be mandatory, but I couldn’t find this stated anywhere in the published documents. We arrived without prior appointment. Handling (Welcome Handling) was arranged on the spot by the tower. Vehicle transfer to/from the aircraft and security screening were very quick. Handling cost (4 crew with a PA46) approx. 30 EUR. As per NOTAM, AVGAS was announced as unavailable during our stay, so we had to make an additional tech stop.

Update: Received the airport’s invoice: 80 EUR for landing incl. 1 night with a PA46. Absolutely fine for an airport of this size.

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Praha/Ruzyně Airport (LKPR)

by Timo2026-07-25 09:41:31 UTC

I concur with previous reports. Bell Textron Handling does an excellent job and is relatively cost-effective. In any case, service was very expeditious and friendly. They refueled the aircraft on their own while we enjoyed time in Prague. For a PA46, 3 nights of parking and handling for 4 crew came to just under 200 Euro. That’s inexpensive and good value for an airport like this. For ground transport, definitely compare UBER and Bolt—their prices can differ significantly.

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Kärdla Airport (EEKA)

by Timo2026-07-22 13:37:49 UTC

Nice aerodrome with an IFR approach. Very quiet. Everything is easy and straightforward. During hours when the aerodrome is closed, a security guard opens the doors. A 10-minute walk from the terminal there is a small, simple but good restaurant right on the sea. Popular with local pilots for a $100 pizza.

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Olsztyn Mazury Airport (EPSY)

by Timo2026-07-22 13:32:57 UTC

Also needed a fuel stop. Large airfield, very quiet.
Refueling at the pump with a BP card is possible.
Refueling, including paying all fees, in under 30 minutes. Landing fee approx. 30 EUR.

CAUTION: The region to the north is affected by continuous, severe GPS jamming. Our 2 h IFR flight inbound from Tallinn had about 70 minutes with no GPS reception at all (not a single satellite). Be prepared.

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Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (EETN)

by Timo2026-07-22 13:24:40 UTC

We were there about 10 years ago. Large airport and already very expensive back then. I wanted to go there this summer. Handling is mandatory. The quote for 2 Crew and 2 Pax comes to over 1'000.- Euro. Pax are charged 150 per leg (out/in) each. We could possibly have registered everyone as Crew, but the 'risk' wasn't worth it to me. Following the quote I contacted AOPA Estland. They were not aware of this and have initiated talks. Whether and when that will achieve anything remains to be seen.

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Rapla Airport (EERA)

by Timo2026-07-22 13:21:30 UTC

Affordable option for a visit to Tallinn. The shorter runway is intended for powered aircraft. We were there with a PA46; the runway is in good condition and reinforced with grids in the grass. Very friendly people at the airfield, and we were immediately given a ride into the city. Prior contact via Whatsapp was rather slow but friendly.

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Pärnu Airport (EEPU)

by Timo2026-07-20 09:47:20 UTC

Excellent infrastructure. Very quick and friendly handling. Refueling and paying the landing fee in under 30 minutes.
Landing fee 53 EUR for a PA46 with an IFR approach.
AVGAS 3.11 EUR per liter, on the expensive side. But at least it's available.

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Spilve Airport (EVRS)

by Timo2026-07-16 10:11:23 UTC

Great airfield for a Riga visit. PPR and payment via the website in advance. Study the approach procedures carefully. Nothing complicated; just brief beforehand. Runway in good condition, even though grass is growing through in places. However, the taxiways are quite bumpy. AVGAS at 2.40 Euro/Liter is very inexpensive, but cash only. Uber to the city approx. 20 Euro.

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København/Roskilde Airport (EKRK)

by Timo2026-07-16 10:08:50 UTC

Great airfield for Copenhagen. About 45 minutes from downtown. The marshaller may even hand you a Copenhagen guide and a city map as a welcome gift. Everything is easy, straightforward, and friendly. AVGAS at the pump is very expensive though: 3.49 Euro / liter.

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Lelystad Airport (EHLE)

by Timo2026-07-16 10:06:29 UTC

Absolutely great GA aerodrome. Unfortunately, no IFR traffic is possible on weekends. On site everyone is very friendly, courteous, and helpful. Highly recommended for Amsterdam. The car rental info@autoverhuurlelystad.nl delivers the car directly to the aerodrome and picks it up there again. A surcharge of 35 EUR is perfectly fine. Landing and 5 days' parking for a PA46 were 150 EUR. Very fair.

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Visby Airport (ESSV)

by Timo2026-07-16 10:03:44 UTC

Great airfield. My PPR request (landing outside opening hours) was answered promptly. IFR arrival and departure were trouble-free, and the controllers were very supportive. Otherwise, everything as previously mentioned. Uber to "DownTown" about €30.

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Tirana Airport (LATI)

by Timo2026-06-24 05:53:41 UTC

PIREP from a fellow pilot:
Very modern aerodrome.
Arrival at the airport at 0900. Then, not entirely unexpectedly, it gets laborious: we were missing a piece of paperwork we had never received. Cue a lot of radio calls and a handling agent who, by her own account, was doing this procedure for the first time. It took a full hour before we finally reached the aircraft after ticket check, security screening, customs control, walkways and a VIP shuttle ride. Plenty of room for improvement, but GA aircraft are apparently very uncommon here. Still, the fee of 62.- is extremely fair.

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Locarno Airport (LSZL)

by Timo2026-06-14 18:02:02 UTC

Great aerodrome. Lots of GA traffic and also military ops (training). The pizzeria has already been mentioned and is highly recommended. Public transport works reasonably well. Be aware of the aerodrome’s lunch break.

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Augsburg Airport (EDMA)

by Timo2026-06-14 17:58:48 UTC

Still all very friendly and uncomplicated. Friendly staff from the office, through Tower, to Customs. Would gladly return.

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Tivat Airport (LYTV)

by Timo2026-06-14 17:50:41 UTC

Visited Tivat for two nights with a PA46-350P (MTOW 1,968 kg). Everything was fine overall. PPR via email was promptly answered/granted. Costs: 2 crew + 2 PAX, total EUR 208. Rather on the expensive side.

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Venezia/Lido Airport (LIPV)

by Timo2026-06-09 07:14:23 UTC

Still a great field for visiting Venedig. Grass runway in good condition. Processes (refuelling, landing fees, etc.) are straightforward and quick. IFR leaving and joining work without issues, and the Tower is supportive. If you want to head into the city, a water taxi is the best option. The pier is 100 m from the terminal. You can order via WhatsApp: +39 320 429 2821. It costs 100 Euro each way. A little indulgence never hurts :-)

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Grenchen Airport (LSZG)

by Timo2026-06-09 07:10:30 UTC

Great, straightforward aerodrome. Large on-field restaurant with hotel. Customs (including extra-Schengen) available via online form. Efficient procedures with friendly staff.

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Perpignan Rivesaltes Airport (LFMP)

by Timo2026-04-14 08:11:56 UTC

The information is still correct.
PPR requests are processed very quickly.
GA parking North is relatively close to the terminal, where rental cars are available.
PA46 (1960 kg) landing fee 20 Euro
Parking 0.55 Euro per hour

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