Airparks near Austin TX

Everyone,
I'm interviewing for a job in Austin, TX and am looking for details
regarding airparks in the area. I've found a few on the internet but would
like more info, especially regarding commute times to the SW Austin area.

We currently live at an airpark (K48V) in the Denver area and love the live
style. It would be really hard to give it up!

Thanks,

Tim

Tim:

I keep my airplane (but unfortuantely don't live) at Kestrel Airpark
(1T7). Kestrel is probably a little closer to San Antonio than Austin,
but it wouldn't be too long of a drive.

They have new hangars for rent, relatively cheap fuel, and a nice
bunch of tenants. Check it out on AirNav (I shot the aerial photo
myself).


Everyone,
I'm interviewing for a job in Austin, TX and am looking for details
regarding airparks in the area.

(Steve Chalfin) wrote in
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Tim:

I keep my airplane (but unfortuantely don't live) at Kestrel Airpark
(1T7). Kestrel is probably a little closer to San Antonio than Austin,
but it wouldn't be too long of a drive.

I flew in to Kestrel a few weeks ago. Interesting runway and taxiway...
G

As for Austin, the original was Lakeway. It's grown up so much now that
the folks there often talk of wanting to close the airport. {:(

Breakaway Airpark is just north of the city and nicely maintained. I don't
know what all is still available, but I believe at least a few lots are.
Near it, but on the other side of I-35, is Cross Country Estates. A lot
newer, I know they have lots available. Both of these are turf runways
without instrument approaches (I don't know about night lighting).

I'm sure there are others, but they start getting further out of town.

jmk

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"James M. Knox" wrote:

(Steve Chalfin) wrote in
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Tim:

I keep my airplane (but unfortuantely don't live) at Kestrel Airpark
(1T7). Kestrel is probably a little closer to San Antonio than Austin,
but it wouldn't be too long of a drive.

I flew in to Kestrel a few weeks ago. Interesting runway and taxiway...
G

As for Austin, the original was Lakeway. It's grown up so much now that
the folks there often talk of wanting to close the airport. {:(



Back about 1981, I looked at moving to Austin and visited Lakeway. All
the real estate people were interested in talking about was tennis and
couldn't tell me very much about the airport. IIRC, there are no hangar
homes there -- just hangars. It is a pretty location, however.

I would not choose Lakeway for MY community.



Breakaway Airpark is just north of the city and nicely maintained. I don't
know what all is still available, but I believe at least a few lots are.
Near it, but on the other side of I-35, is Cross Country Estates. A lot
newer, I know they have lots available. Both of these are turf runways
without instrument approaches (I don't know about night lighting).

I visited Breakaway on the same trip -- they had put a lot of effort
into making a nice sod runway. It was a little remote, though.


I'm sure there are others, but they start getting further out of town.

jmk

Hear, hear.

Lakeway is victimizing general avation pilots with a vicious scam,
reference twilight arrivals. They play games with determining the
latest allowable landing times, have their own police assess a $1,200
fine.

The court is rigged in Lakeway's favor, sad to say.
General aviation pilots should avoid Lakeway!

On 9 Dec 2004 18:20:21 -0800, "Andy" wrote:

Hear, hear.

Lakeway is victimizing general avation pilots with a vicious scam,
reference twilight arrivals. They play games with determining the
latest allowable landing times, have their own police assess a $1,200
fine.

The court is rigged in Lakeway's favor, sad to say.
General aviation pilots should avoid Lakeway!


Correct me if I'm wrong here, but if it isn't in the A/FD isn't it a
non-issue? Not that it helps you fight the ticket, but how is one to
know the hours if they aren't published somewhere?

z

"Andy" wrote in message
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Hear, hear.

Lakeway is victimizing general avation pilots with a vicious scam,
reference twilight arrivals. They play games with determining the
latest allowable landing times, have their own police assess a $1,200
fine.

The court is rigged in Lakeway's favor, sad to say.
General aviation pilots should avoid Lakeway!

Given that Lakeway is largely a locals airport, I'm not sure that they would
care if GA pilots avoid them. There is no FBO counting on business from
transients.

Obviously they take the sunset to sunrise rule very seriously. Instead of
avoiding the airport, why not just avoid the times they give out tickets?

In any case, if you are going to Austin, AUS is simple to get in and out of,
has an ILS on every runway, and has a great FBO (Trajen). Fuel is a little
expensive, but no worse than most Class C airports. Controllers are
friendly as well.

Michael

I flew in to Kestrel a few weeks ago. Interesting runway and taxiway...
G
jmk

Like sex, it can be 'interesting' the first time, but with practice
gets to be fun. Aside from the significant upslope at the departure
end of 30, the prevailing winds usually guarantee a 8-10 Kt x-wind
takeoff or landing, and the runway is only 40' wide. So, concentrate
on your lineup.

Still, overall, a good home field.

Steve

Thanks for the comments. I'm curious as to what kind of commute I'd have to
the southwest corner of Austin?

Anyone heard of Capella Airpark?

Tim

"Steve Chalfin" wrote in message
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I flew in to Kestrel a few weeks ago. Interesting runway and taxiway...
G
jmk

Like sex, it can be 'interesting' the first time, but with practice
gets to be fun. Aside from the significant upslope at the departure
end of 30, the prevailing winds usually guarantee a 8-10 Kt x-wind
takeoff or landing, and the runway is only 40' wide. So, concentrate
on your lineup.

Still, overall, a good home field.

Steve

(Steve Chalfin) wrote in
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Like sex, it can be 'interesting' the first time, but with practice
gets to be fun. Aside from the significant upslope at the departure
end of 30,

Reminded me of a British aircraft carrier with their "ski jump" at the end.

the prevailing winds usually guarantee a 8-10 Kt x-wind
takeoff or landing, and the runway is only 40' wide.

Actually, the narrow runway didn't bother me. I fly into places a lot
narrower.

It was the taxiway that was more concern. There are shrubs/trees on one
side, and the burm up to the runway on the other, and it "felt" like it
wasn't much more room than my wingspan between them.

Fun...

jmk