OHare FBO'S

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ELHarouni

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Any one know if there is a good FBO at OHare Intl. going there thursday from CYWG goign to be a nice 6 hour flight. also any neat things to do by the airport.

Thanks

Adam
 
The Signature at ORD is very expensive, but it's your only option. Went in there in an Archer late at night last year, and from memory here are the fees they charged:

Landing Fee: $9
Handling Fee: $22 (waived with fuel purchase, but 100LL is probably around $5/gal nowadays)
Security Fee (If you want to leave the Signature building): $50

I might be forgetting something, but just be prepared to pay a lot. In my opinion it was worth it for the experience of flying in to the world's busiest airport.
 
I looked into going there last week actually. The fees were as follows for a PC-12:

Security: 31
Landing: 31
Ramp/Parking Fee: 31
Handling Fee: 160

I then had my scheduler call the passengers to let them know about the fees and that they would have to go through security. We went to North American Jet at Palwaukee instead.

I avoid Signature at all costs. For the prices they charge, you sure wouldn't know it by the service you get.
 
KMDW should be better. Just don't go to Signature. If you're going to a location that is close to KORD, KPWK is the next closest airport.
 
I landed at MDW and went to Million Air in a Cessna last week and had no problems there. Just expensive fuel. Check out airnav.com and read the comments people leave about particular fbo's.

Mike
 
Go to Million Air MDW. They will treat you better than any of the other FBOs at MDW or ORD. Plus, the controllers, while not totally patient, are much more patient at MDW than ORD.
 
Not sure where your final destination is or what kind of plane you'll be flying in but if will heading anywhere in the western suburbs Schaumburg (06C) is 8 miles west of O'Hare and is very easy to get into and out of. Just a thought. Decent FBO from what I've seen and a good restaurant on-field.
 
Two thumbs up for Atlantic at Midway. Signature at PWK has also been extremely friendly when I've been. They were formerly another FBO, bought by Signature, but the family-like atmosphere has not changed.
 
Yeah I think I will try MDW my final, dest is chicago just wante dto se what it is like in the city. Coming from canada so it is goign to be a cool flight.
 
Are you going to go into downtown? Go to MDW. Have the FBO take you to the CTA Orange Line train station. It's just a couple bucks, and you can take the L-train into downtown. Very easy, and very cheap.
 
FlyChicaga said:
Are you going to go into downtown? Go to MDW. Have the FBO take you to the CTA Orange Line train station. It's just a couple bucks, and you can take the L-train into downtown. Very easy, and very cheap.
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Yea, and Million Air will even get someone to drive you over to the Orange Line station. If you are landing in Chicago just to see it for the day, I'd definately use Midway. Just call the FBO's and get a clarification on their fees, especially if staying overnight.



Mike
 
ELHarouni, did you do your trip to Chi-town last week?

Just happened to think about this thread since I'm sitting in the O'Hare Signature crew lounge now.

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