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- From Robert Morris
on 30-Jun-2009
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I picked CDW & Mac Dan specifically because some folks below talked about a parking fee of $10 and how it was even waived with a small fuel purchase. When I landed I told them I would be there for 4 days and to top it off. When I got my cc receipt on departure they had charged me $152 for 4 days or parking, YIKES! They told me that was the correct charge. I sent an email this morning and am now told I was charged $38/night but should have been charged $28/night for a light twin. They said they will credit me back the $40. If I had made the decision based on knowing it was $28/night to park it would have a better experience. Posting so others will not be surprised - there is a $28/night parking fee and they do not waive any nights based on fuel purchase. The line personnel gave great and attentive service.
- From Artie McLaughlin
on 05-May-2009
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I used to use TEB but it has become to busy. I tried CDW and Mac Dan after receiving an email from them. I was so surprised how this small airport had such a great FBO. Nydia and the Line guys were very professional. They allowed our car ramp side (try to do that at TEB). I have found a new home these guys are great.
- From Scott Semmes
on 30-Apr-2009
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Mac Dan Aviation is by far one of the best FBO's I have been to. I can only highly recommend Mac Dan to anybody that has to fly into the NYC area. They only offer the utmost quality and professional services. The line service was extremely professional and well mannered. By far the best I have experienced from around the country. The customer service inside the FBO receives two thumbs up from me. Keep it up!
- From Mike Marra
on 04-Jan-2009
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Contacted Mac Dan in advance for one-day parking for a quick visit to N NJ - front desk folks were extremely helpful and worked to get me ground transport as well through Enterprise at a reduced "pilot rate" for the area. Good fuel prices, easy parking, super nice FBO and planning area, very friendly and skilled staff and line personnel made this a good visit. They waived the $10 parking fee since I topped off. No other fees were included, making this the best deal in the area for this type service (open 24 hours). This is probably the best FBO I've been to in New Jersey. Thanks - I'll be back!
- From Nora Barnes
on 02-Aug-2008
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Fly in to CDW on July 29 at 11:00am. NY ATC vectors us directly to the airport with no delays. Mac Dan line people where waiting. Everyone was helpful and pleasant. Fuel at $5.67 seemed a bargain after paying $8.25 at Teterboro the week before! No other fees. Facility is clean and comfortable. Could do with a water fountain or bottled water!
- From Greg Young
on 31-May-2008
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I flew in for a meeting and expected to get hammered by the prices. Line folks were very friendly! I only could take 12.5 gallons on top off for my single engine but they said that was still good enough to waive fees. They said the Airport authority likely would be sending me a bill for $10. Overall, for the location, service, relative price of fuel I thought it was fair. I'll fly back in there again.
- From John Kirkendoll
on 15-Apr-2008
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I've been in and out of Mac Dan for the past couple of months. Nydia runs the ops desk and is very, very good and professional. I'm in an MU-2 and they know exactly how the fueling process works. It's a little expensive but not nearly as bad as Teterboro. Try to depart VFR and pick up your IFR airborne, otherwise expect 20-minute delays at the departure end of the runway.
- From Charlie Derk
on 17-Dec-2007
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Landed and went to MacDan to meet a friend. They wanted to charge me $40 for parking for 30 minutes, but waived it with fuel purchase. They neglected to tell me that the airport would be sending me a bill for a $10 landing fee. Its places like this that continually make it difficult for GA! Go to Paragon Aviation instead - the airport told me that they pay their customer's landing fees for them.
- From David Schmutzler
on 30-Oct-2007
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$60 ramp fee for a C421 or 75 gallons of expensive fuel to have that dropped. After that, the airport sends a bill! Not a welcome mat to do business here. I'll go elsewhere.
- From Jean-Francois Reat, N9499Z
on 22-Oct-2007
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Overnighted Oct. 20-21. No avgas! Something about the manager being in Switzerland and the check not being written to their supplier. They had to call Caldwell Services (next door) to get a fuel truck sent. Lack of communication between "Joe", the desk guy Saturday, and anyone else since the desk girl Sunday had no idea who I was, where my plane was (literally, right outside the door), or that I needed fuel. She couldn't find the registration sheet I filled out. Stan, their line guy, took care of it but it delayed me 45 minutes. Also, my plane was not tied down. All in all, not a very impressive operation.
- From Gary M. Plewa
on 30-Sep-2007
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Stopped at Mac Dan Aviation for a transponder cert from Avionics One. I topped off with 100LL prior to departure. Nydia Lopez at the service counter and the line staff were a pleasure to deal with. A great experience overall. I did receive a bill in the mail from the Essex County Improvement Authority for a $10 landing fee 3 weeks later, but that’s the county government, not any FBOs doing. I'll still be back for all of my avionics work in spite of the fee.
- From John D. Lyon
on 06-Aug-2007
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Mac Dan personnel were very helpful to a transient visiting Manhattan. They arranged for a limo in and gave instructions for a more economical bus return. When I mentioned that the nose wheel steering on my rare bird was tender, they left it parked in front of the terminal for 4 days. A very good operator.
- From Thomas Osborne
on 22-Jun-2007
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This is not about Mac Dan, but about the Essex County Improvement Authority. I just got a bill in the mail for $10.00, apparently for a landing fee, yet I have never been to Essex County Airport, and the tail number is for a Hot Air Balloon that hasn't flown in years. Apparently they copied the tail number incorrectly and looked it up in the registration database and got my name and address. I don't think I'll be landing here!
- From Jonathan Sacks
on 08-Apr-2007
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Mac Dan damaged my aircraft by towing Cirrus into my radome in Jan. FBO Mgr. Markus B. Confirms their fault and repeatedly has promised payment "next week". With similar reports of Mac Dan's questionable ethics after damaging aircraft, you may want to reconsider your FBO choice.
- From Brendan Cavanaugh
on 31-Mar-2007
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People were very nice. I flew in without any advanced notice and stayed for five days. Overnight parking was $17.00 per night for single engine. Fuel was very reasonably priced. I would definitely return and use Mac Dan again.
- From Rich Melvin
on 10-Feb-2007
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Stopped here on business on 2/7/07 and it was COLD outside! They put our aircraft (King Air C90A) in a heated hangar for the day for $100. Nydia Lopez, the young lady handling the line service counter, was super to deal with. I will be back here again. MUCH less hectic than TEB.
- From David Megginson
on 06-Feb-2007
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I phoned today to check prices for a piston single: $25.00 ramp fee (waived with 20 gal or a top-up [if less than 20]), $17/night parking (*not* waived with fuel), and $10 landing fee collected by the airport. By comparison, last March Atlantic at Teterboro had no parking or ramp fees for my plane, but sky-high fuel prices, so it all depends on how much gas you think you'll need and how long you'll be staying.
- From Jack Meagher
on 13-Sep-2006
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Landing fee schedule at Caldwell Airport (CDW)- per letter from Exec. Director of the Essex Co. Improvement Authority 9/11/2006. (Note: Weights of categories not defined.) Single Engine piston: $10.00, Small multiengine piston: $12.00, Mid-to-Large Multiengine piston: $15.00, Turboprop: $20.00, Jet Aircraft: $25.00, Piston Helicopter: $10.00, Turbine helicopter: $20.00, Other Extra-Large aircraft: $50.00. Contact James R. Paganelli, Exec. Director: 973 575-0952.
- From Kevin Colson
on 06-Sep-2006
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Mac Dan Aviation has the skill and customer service that ranks up with the very best FBOs in the country. With the money saved over TEB landing fees, I will always go to Mac Dan now and have enough left over to rent a limo to take my passengers to NYC. Best of all, I know that when it's time to leave, I can takeoff at will. Far better then TEB. Mac Dan handles our Beech Jet with the care that only we have for it. They are very safety minded. A first class operation.
- From Tony Baran
on 27-Aug-2006
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Received excellent service from Mac Dan on a recent overnight to CDW. The line service and front desk personnel were friendly and helpful. The parking fee and fuel prices are reasonable considering the location in the NYC metro area.
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