College Park Airport

at College Park Airport

From Anthony Pentz on 09-Nov-2009

Wow!!! Great airport and staff. Went through the vetting process. Relatively easy to do and well worth it. Puts you into heart of D.C. with easy Metro access. What great rates for this city FBO. Ten dollars to park and fuel $3.60. The staff runs out to help and make you feel truly welcome and that they are happy you are at their airport. Would encourage all area pilots to go through the vetting process to keep this field viable. You will be glad you did.
 

From Alan Ayers on 26-Oct-2009

College Park is terrific. I fly regularly to DC and into College Park. I have been vetted for a year. College Park is 4 blocks to the metro (green line) which takes you right into DC. The line crew at CGS chase deer off the runway, meet the plane, fuel it for you, and then help you tie your plane down. Truly a great small airport. Last week I forgot my memory stick in their flight planning computer and they mailed it to me. That was very nice of them. Thanks College Park! I will be back again.
 

From Matt Willett on 16-Oct-2009

Once again, College Park is a great destination. Their excellent service and great fuel prices always make the FRZ process go smoothly and quickly.
 

From Mike Marra on 12-Jul-2009

Wow! What a gem of an airport! I am so glad I took the time and effort to get vetted to come here. It was easier than I thought, and well worth it! Thanks Lee and all the guys on the staff for your help! I flew in recently and had a great experience with the staff and facilities. Keep up the great work!
 

From Edward Figuli on 02-Jun-2009

Once again College Park delivered great service. Flew in with a friend and was tanked up, tied down, and the bill settled in about 30 minutes. We walked across the street to the Metro and spent the day in Washington D.C. The trip out was great too. The staff ran the field next to the runway for the deer. Great airport and well worth the time and effort to get vetted.
 

From Mark Galbraith on 05-Mar-2009

Flew into Dulles yesterday, to go through the vetting process. It was a piece of cake. Don't let it intimidate you. I can't wait to get my PIN to fly into CGS. It's a nice little airport, and the guys there are very friendly and helpful.
 

From Vince Massimini on 30-Dec-2008

CGS is a great stop. I am a tour guide at the Air and Space Museum in DC--I fly into CGS and take the Metro downtown. Don't let the vetting process to get a PIN slow you down. A recent AOPA Pilot article outlines the process--the worst part is the traffic going to DCA for fingerprints and to the FSDO at BWI or IAD. A great airport, museum, restaurant, and Metro station. Vince Massimini (Champ 91PV and Maule 418KM)
 

From John-Paul Van Arsdale on 14-Nov-2008

Flew in with 3 buddies to go through the FRZ vetting process (one of the guys already had a PIN). CGS is a gem. Very friendly and helpful staff. Steps to the Metro & 30 mins to downtown DC. Flying into and out of the FRZ is a breeze once you get a PIN, much easier than I expected. Worth the investment. Watch out for deer at the airport. JP Centurion N59210
 

From Fabio Sardone on 12-Sep-2008

Landed on 30 August. Staff at CGS has been very friendly and supportive at first during the vetting process and then upon arrival and departure. I have got a nice tiedown and no handling fee if not staying overnight. They also swept the runway for birds on departure and provided a lift to and from the plane even if it was really close. Great service and well worth the hassle, thanks to all that kept CGS alive. Came with family from Virginia Beach for a day trip to DC with the convenience of the Metro, The Restaurant and the Museum within walking distance. We will be back.
 

From Dan McCoy on 02-Sep-2008

I have been vetted for 3 years but finally made my first flight into CGS. Fairly painless. Sean was absolutely wonderful. Directed me into my spot, and then helped me drag my plane over to the fuel pit. Took care to put a mat on the plane to protect it and was friendly and cheerful, even accommodating my over-zealous well-meaning son by letting him "help" push the plane back. Awesome day! Thanks for making it easy for us CGS.
 

From James Thompson on 18-Jul-2008

I made my first flight into CGS since 911. Previously I had been a frequent visitor to the University of Maryland and Washington DC via the Metro. It was sad to see all of the empty tie downs that used to hold frequently flown airplanes. It was also sad to the planes that were there with chains around their props.
 

From P Niles on 15-Apr-2008

In Feb, my twin was disabled here due to a dead alternator and battery for one week. The manager Lee and his staff watched over and took care of my plane until I could return from N.Y to retrieve it. There are NO maintenance shops on the field and I would suggest Gilley Aviation Repair @ nearby Hyde Fld (W32) for any A&P work. They are good and affordable and will come to any local airports. Any mechanical work done @ CGS has to be approved by the manager for security purposes. Fuel is cheap and the staff is very helpful and friendly. There is one of Aero Sqdn. Restaurants on the SW boundary of the field and the two museums on the airport are very cool. The vetting process is annoying but well worth it for a visit to CGS or Washington D.C (call airport about the process). Be careful with the high tree line landing on Rwy 33 close to the threshold. Landing on Rwy 15 isn't that much better with the high railroad track bed. They'll sweep the runway for deer and foxes. Enjoy!
 

From Edward Figuli on 16-Sep-2007

It was two years ago when I made my first post 9/11 flight into College Park and while the faces might have changed the service certainly hasn't. The folks are friendly and gas price reasonable. You can't beat flying into this airport, walking across the street to the Metro and being anywhere in DC in less than an hour or so. The museum next door shouldn't be missed either. It covers the early days of College Park. I won't argue that the vetting process is a pain just to land there but it is so worth it.
 

From Mike Connell on 13-Jun-2007

The guys at CGS are fantastic! I'm based in Ohio and fly into College Park 2-3 times per month. Service is always very friendly and very professional. The guys always help me with parking and tying down the plane. A story from last night illustrates the level of service. Because of severe TS, I was stuck in Norfolk until almost 2100 local. I called to let them know that I was coming in. I was vectored about because of WX, but when I finally landed, it was a few minutes after 2200 when they close. Joe waited around, then stayed late to fuel me and helped me park/tie down. As I said, fantastic service.
 

From Lin Caywood on 07-Jan-2007

Flew in yesterday for lunch at 94th Aero Squadron and a quick browse through the museum gift shop. Had also stopped in a few times over the summer for dinner and at least one of the famous FBO Road Kill Barbeques. I'm always greeted in the air and on the ground with a friendly and helpful voice. I agree with previous comments, you are missing out on a great experience if you don't have clearance to land here. It's worth the time and effort.