About Cutter Aviation
Founded in 1928, Cutter Aviation is America's oldest continually family-owned FBO and aviation service company. In operation for over 80 years, Cutter Aviation operates at eight major airports in the Southwestern United States. Cutter locations in Arizona (Deer Valley and Phoenix Sky Harbor), New Mexico (Albuquerque) and Texas (Dallas Executive, McKinney, El Paso and San Antonio) and Colorado (Colorado Springs) provide a wide range of services to transient and based aircraft including fuel and FBO service, maintenance, avionics, new and pre-owned aircraft sales and charter and aircraft management.
The Phoenix, Deer Valley, Albuquerque, and Dallas Executive facilities are full-service, fixed-base operations, with El Paso, McKinney and Colorado Springs providing line services for transient aircraft. San Antonio provides new and pre-owned aircraft sales as well as maintenance.
Looking Back
Continuously family-owned for eight decades, the company originated as Cutter Flying Service Inc., in Albuquerque. William P. Cutter envisioned a business that would serve the fledgling aviation community - and the resulting enterprise exceeded his expectations. The company survived the Great Depression, and, at the outbreak of World War II, became major pilot training facility for the military. In 1947, the company began its long-standing affiliation with Beech Aircraft Corporation. Since that time, the Cutter name became, and continues to be, synonymous with major and emerging aircraft brands ranging from piston singles to light and medium turbine aircraft.
Looking Ahead
Over the years, Cutter has maintained a position of leadership in the general aviation community by consistently expanding its services and its locations. Cutter Aviation, Inc., opened its Phoenix operation in 1959. The El Paso facility opened in 1982, Deer Valley followed in 1997, San Antonio in 1998, Dallas in 2002, and McKinney and Colorado Springs in 2006. Cutter remains strong due to an unwavering commitment to customer service, customer and employee satisfaction, and business practices rooted in our core values of respect, trust and integrity.
Company President Will Cutter reinforces this: "These are key ingredients to a formula that has kept us at the forefront of the industry. They have helped us establish a reputation that we are all proud of. Our values have served us well for eighty years, and without them, Cutter would be just another run-of-the-mill service station for airplanes."
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- Wi-fi and direct computer link
- No weather or traffic delays
- Open 24 hours daily
- Secure, climate-controlled hangars
- Tie-down space
- Phillips Jet A, 100LL
- Courtesy shuttle
- Hotel verification reservation service
- Catering
- Conference room
- Flight planning with WSI weather system
- Air cargo refueling
- Pilot lounge
- Wash/wax/cleaning services
- Potable water/lavatory services
- Baggage handling
- Oxygen, nitrogen SVC
- GPU available
- Most major credit cards accepted
- Complimentary ice, coffee, and newspaper
- All aircraft fueling capabilities
- Travel Agency
- Parts Distribution
- New Aircraft Sales
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Avionics
- Aircraft Charter & Management
- Pre-Owned Aircraft Sales
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| Fueling hours: | Line Service Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. |
| Discounts: | Receive an additional $0.10 per gallon discount by using a ConocoPhillips Credit Card for your purchase. You will also receive Double WingPoints! |
WE GUARANTEE OUR PRICES POSTED ON AIRNAV
Prices include all taxes.
All fuel purchases qualify for WingPoints Reward points!
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Comments are submitted by their authors and do not reflect the opinion of AirNav, LLC. All comments must adhere to AirNav's Policy on Comments.
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From Chad Nuttall
on 15-Apr-2013 |
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Transponder went out on the way to ABQ. Cutter's avionics shop got it right in, handled all the warrantee stuff with Garmin and installed a loaner until mine got back from Garmin. They were very prompt and I would highly recommend them.
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From Ted Louis Glenn
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Still great service. 25 Cents per gallon discount for AOPA members (make sure you have your membership card). Overnight fee is now $20 per night with the first night waived with fuel purchase.
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From John Keller
on 26-Jan-2013 |
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Arrived for first time use since 1994! Jet was promptly met by line personnel and quickly fueled for a departure. After paying for fuel, decided to grab some lunch and counter personnel recommended DION's. Crew car, excellent directions and on our way to great lunch. All personnel provided excellent customer service! As needed, we will return for fuel and service on our cross-country trips.
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From Jean-Luc Pous
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Waited my third trip (ferry Eclipses) to post a comment. Each time I have been poorly received (despite full load of fuel). The personnel at the counter is more interested by their text messages and chatting than helping the customer.Response from Lowell Whitten, VP/General Manager, Cutter Aviation
Thank you for taking the time to alert us. We appreciate the feedback to help us improve and will certainly look into this matter.
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From Shell Hodgson
on 26-Nov-2012 |
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Been into a couple of Cutter Aviations. All have been good, but the folks here at ABQ are exceptional!
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From Robert McMeekin
on 11-Nov-2012 |
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Another great Cutter FBO. Line crew handled us very efficiently even though they had an Airbus to service and load at the same time. Customer service got us a good hotel deal and arranged courtesy transportation. Thank you!
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From Doug Abney
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Recently flew into Cutter at ABQ to provide transportation for a Wounded Warrior who was confined to a wheelchair. The staff at Cutter rolled out the "red carpet" for the wounded vet and his family and the airplane crew. They supplied a forklift to load the vet into the cargo door of the Pilatus. This FBO supports vets and I highly recommend their service. Friendly staff, nice environment, lounge and good cookies!!
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From Ted Louis Glenn
on 06-Sep-2012 |
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We made a spur of the moment decision to overnight here on our way back from the Midwest due to weather and timing. Same great service even on short notice and even without a reservation. Fees waived with minimum fuel purchase and an AOPA member discount too.
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From Tom Thomason
on 14-May-2012 |
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Cutter has now chosen to charge a $50 handling fee or get 30 gallons of over priced fuel to drop off or pickup passengers. This applies to my C310. I called Atlantic and they are the same. This greedy behavior helps to kill the golden goose of general aviation.
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From Kevin Bondy
on 14-May-2012 |
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Cutter in ABQ is a real class act. I recently flew my Piper Archer into ABQ for a fuel stop along my planned route but ended up spending the night due to bad wx. Cutter literally rolled out the red carpet for us. I was treated like I taxied onto the ramp in a Gulfstream. They gave us rides to a restaurant and hotel and had the plane ready and fueled for our morning departure as well as cleaned our dirty windshield without asking. A special word to Ben, Seth and Chelsea on the line for going WAY above and beyond to serve us.
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From Mac Tichenor
on 28-Apr-2012 |
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Top-notch experience on a quick turn. Great facilities, great service.
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From Tom Sanborn
on 27-Mar-2012 |
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I've flow into Cutter several times this year and have been happy with the experience. Gas is a bit more expensive, but they offer $0.25 / gal discount for AOPA members and have a courtesy car (2 hour limit). The ramp area is a bit torn up currently.
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From Brian Bursey
on 13-Mar-2012 |
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Called 20 minutes out on the ASRI with the request for a quick-turn with a top off. Lineman met us at the aircraft, I informed him of our request & urgency. Crew car was out, lady drove me down the road to Subway. When I returned the aircraft was WAY in the back lot, tried to square up w/ CSR & fuel hadn't even been pumped yet. Asked for a rush on it, lineman radioed in "it'll be awhile, we're all really busy..." I spent an hour on their ramp & not a single person had 5 minutes available to squirt 55 gallons in my 182. In order to keep schedule I taxied around the corner to Atlantic to buy fuel! Never again...
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From Ted Louis Glenn
on 02-Mar-2012 |
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Was here again last weekend. Same good service and fuel discount for AOPA members.
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From Trace Lewis
on 31-Jan-2012 |
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Stopped through Cutter with a Piper Pacer on an overnight, but ended up staying for two days because of starting problems. Everyone was very helpful in getting great hotel rates and rides to and from the Best Western (also very nice) and eventually the airline terminal for the way out.
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From Andrew Runyan
on 29-Jan-2012 |
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This is a great FBO! The professionalism and the customer service we received were second to none. Chelsea and Shawn thank you for all that you did for our passengers and us. We will definitely be coming back to Cutter when we're in Albuquerque.
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From Rod McDermott
on 26-Jan-2012 |
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Excellent service. Chelsea met my plane yesterday, grabbed my bags out of the plane and put them in my rental car, which was waiting on the ramp, and wouldn't let me dump my own trash. They asked that I call ahead today and they would pull my plane to the front of the ramp and when I called and spoke to Adam, they had already done it. Cutter ABQ knows service and everyone is on the same page. They continue to impress! Thanks.
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From Ted Louis Glenn
on 13-Oct-2011 |
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Diverted here due to weather. Was able to arrange for a rental car on short notice and it was waiting for us when we finally arrived. They arranged for a hotel for us when we returned with the rental car the night before our departure and shuttled us to and from the hotel.
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From Brian Bobb
on 15-Aug-2011 |
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Great experience at Cutter Aviation ABQ on Friday August 12th. Radioed ahead to request fuel and a car to grab lunch and pick up our passengers in the area. Jim had the car ready and we were on our way in a few short minutes. Upon our return the correct amount of fuel had been dispensed, cold water bottles were offered along with the AOPA discount on Avgas and we were on our way. Ramp fee waived with the 20 gal minimum purchase. Jim and Cutter made this a very smooth trip and got us out on schedule and home to Spicewood, TX before dark. Thanks! We will be back!
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From R Dhawan
on 22-Apr-2011 |
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Thank you for the great service yesterday at ABQ and helping us make our Angel Flight mission from SDL to ABQ, a success and a pleasant experience... You folks are the best!!
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From Ted Louis Glenn
on 01-Mar-2011 |
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I've used Cutter at other airports in the past and the same great service was provided at this location. For a Cessna 182 the ramp fee is $20 and the overnight tiedown fee is $10 per night. The ramp fee and the first night's tiedown is waived with a 20 gallon fuel purchase. AOPA members receive a 25-cent discount per gallon.
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From Kent Magnuson
on 12-Nov-2010 |
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In today with N2237S and had great service, as always. Thanks folks. Well done.
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From Richard Persons
on 01-Oct-2010 |
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Arrived around noon on Sept. 22nd to drop a passenger, got stuck over night when a nasty storm moved in. Cutter was great, hangared my Glasair, found me a room with food nearby, ride to and from hotel, let me hang out the next morning waiting on the weather and didn't pull the plane out until I was ready. Red carpet, water bottle, nice lounge, friendly staff, line staff topped up the plane correctly, great experience.
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From Lee Scholes
on 01-Sep-2010 |
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My family has been involved with Cutter ABQ for 66 years. My Mom helped Bill Cutter as a greeter and worked with the wounded GI's coming to ABQ during WWII. I was lucky enough to move home in 1995 and have been loyal to my old friends. While the service is excellent and the people nice, I fly a C-180 and not a G3. I guess I have missed this fact in the recent past but beware!! RAMP/DROP OFF/USE/PASSENGER DROP FEES ARE OVER THE TOP!!! There is no mention of these hidden fees and they are assessed for just stopping on their ramp. $20 for a 2-minute passenger drop. You can buy fuel and avoid a charge if you don't mind fuel prices of $1.52/gallon higher than Mid-Valley (E98). There is no mention of the fee when you land and check in because you have already incurred the expense and you get hit when you check out. Not very ethical! It is sad "Good Bye to an old friend."
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From John D. Lyon
on 26-Jun-2010 |
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Arrived at 9 p.M. June 24. Met by line personnel promptly, receptionist found hotel despite major athletic event in city, gave ride there and back next morning. Aircraft hangared because of strong winds (38g50) and brought out as scheduled. Needed hydraulic fluid and mechanic obliged without charge. Cutter is not cheap but there is no better service anywhere.
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