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Old May 18th 07, 12:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Matt Whiting
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Default Avgas availability

Harald T wrote:
Does anyone have information where and how many refineries are able to
produce 100LL. Is it a problem of logistics? It is hard to imagine that all
refineries all over the world are producing cargas and all the other
derivates beside avgas on a 100% capcity!

Heard once time ago that there should only be 4 refineries which are
producing avgas. Think there was a shortage in Southafrica then. Any
thoughts why?

Harald



Nothing more than anecdotal. The person who told me about the airport
being dry said that there are only two refineries in the USA that still
make avgas. I haven't tried to confirm that, but given the low volume I
would not find this surprising.

Matt