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From Todd Parker
on 18-Jan-2012 |
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I have been there several times in a Cessna 162 (Light Sport) and it doesn't seem to matter what you fly in, the treatment and service is second to none. Great people, quick, courteous and professional treatment. The free hot dogs, ice cream, coffee and even a waffle making machine is a big plus. They even allowed me to take one of their courtesy vans to a motel for the night. If I am anywhere near Meridian, I will stop in even if it's a little out of the way. If you ever get the chance, do yourself a favor and stop there. You won't regret it!
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From Patrick McCammond
on 25-Dec-2011 |
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The best I've seen of any GA FBO, snacks, waffles, hot dogs, a Starbucks machine, and some of the best sweet tea southern girls can brew, and the most friendly service. (Mark, Ty, Kristi J, and CiCi.) I operate often out of Key and doing long cross countries is always a reminder of how lucky I am to get the incredible service that is provided with a smile!
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From Omeed Alaverdi
on 24-Nov-2011 |
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Flew here for fuel and rest break in the way to Texas. The service is excellent and the FBO is well equipped and well run. I will be back. And the complementary hot dog, ice cream, coffee, and popcorn are icing on the cake.
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From Karl P. Young
on 08-Oct-2011 |
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Arrived in company C550 - Clean NO FOD Ramp, Fast Fuel Service, reasonably priced. Attentive line service, took our sump draining without having to hunt for the line personnel. Super Facility, I like the Thrust Reverser for the Customer Service Counter. All the food you could ask for at an FBO, Waffles, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream Cones, Tea, all COMPLIMENTARY. Can't ask for anything more. Great Job Meridian Aviation :) ********** (10 Stars!)
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From John Jackson
on 05-Jul-2011 |
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Meridian Aviation sets the standard for GA FBO's. What a pleasant experience. Outstanding service, complimentary food snacks, and as good a gas price as there is. My stop of choice in the Southeast.
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From Trace Lewis
on 30-Jun-2011 |
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Arrived after hours and called the emergency number to get the gate code to let the cab in. The cab didn't wait for us to figure the code out, and took about an hour to come back after we called the dispatch office. The whole cab company seemed terrible and I would hate to deal with them again. Too bad that they are the only cab option in town. HOWEVER, the next morning, Meridian gave us a free ride over from our hotel, and some of the best, most courteous service that I have ever seen. We were offered all of the free amenities, but were running late so only had time to fill up with cheap SS before leaving. I would go out of my way to visit these guys again.
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From Karl PanKratz
on 30-Jun-2011 |
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Flew in for overnight stop the first week of June on the way from to Orlando and again on the return flight. This is one of the nicest GA stops I have ever experienced in over twenty years of flying. The people were very friendly and they provided my wife and I a van to use overnight to drive to our hotel and back the next morning on BOTH trips. NO CHARGE, no tie down fee, and very reasonable fuel costs. How does it get any better? Well, they also have complimentary popcorn, nachos, waffles and other goodies. AMAZING. Thanks for your hospitality. I will go out of my way to visit again.
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From Adam Broome
on 16-Jun-2011 |
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I and my four passengers in my Bonanza diverted to Key Field last Sunday after thunderstorms formed over our destination north of Laurel, MS. We were on our way to a visitation for an elderly uncle who had passed away. The Meridian Aviation folks were incredibly friendly and helpful. When securing a large enough rental car on short notice proved difficult, they loaned us one of their passenger vans for the trip, which was about 45 minutes each way! Meridian Aviation has earned a place on my short list of FBOs to go out of the way to.
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From Kimber Eubanks
on 31-May-2011 |
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Stopped at Meridian on the way to Florida...What a pleasant experience! We were literally met with a red carpet on the tarmac, and everyone was friendly and service-oriented. I had mentioned that a strut seemed a little low, and by the time we came back the following morning (8am), Jonathan had already checked it out! We will go out of our way to stop here on our cross-country trip from now on.
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From Dale Young
on 30-Apr-2011 |
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Best airport that I have ever landed at. Great service, nice people, and nice facility. A place to be proud of. Stopped in on my way to Gulfport from Seymour, IN.
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From Greg Hale
on 03-Apr-2011 |
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Stopped for gas on way to Sun n Fun. Cheap gas.. Free hot dogs and popcorn. Great staff nice facility.
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From Kelly Kyle
on 24-Mar-2011 |
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Great FBO. I was guided to my front row parking spot in my Bonanza, greeted by a friendly lineman who took my fuel order and called the fuel truck, and my tanks were being topped before I had my bags on the tarmac. When I left the next day, I received the same friendly, helpful service even though I was only able to take on 9 gallons due to my short flight in from my home field. The FBO offers free popcorn, hotdogs, ice cream, coffee, and iced tea in their kitchen, and they have tables and chairs outside to sit and watch the Navy jets come and go. The experience at Meridian Aviation is very different from the one I had the previous weekend at a major chain FBO at a major airport 125 NM NE of MEI where I paid $2 too much for fuel per gallon because they are the only FBO on the field. Other FBOs could learn a major lesson in customer relations from this one.
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From Richard Wheeler
on 14-Mar-2011 |
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Outstanding facility and people. Wholly agree with the commends below. If in the area, make this your fuel stop.
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From Jay Ledvina
on 03-Mar-2011 |
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What a great fuel stop! Great folks, super clean and nice facility, self serve fuel AND free hot dogs and softserve ice cream. Friday is free pizza day, too.
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From Galin Hernandez
on 28-Dec-2010 |
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SUPERB FBO! Inexpensive fuel, attentive crew and great facilities. A MUST STOP when in the general area.
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From Dan Levin
on 15-Dec-2010 |
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Others have already said it all, I'm just piling on. Great service, great food, cheap fuel ($3.75 SS, $4.06 FS). They lent us a van, and made us a reservation at a local hotel. Open late, open early. Friendly. What more can you ask for?
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From TJ Shembekar
on 04-Dec-2010 |
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Excellent fuel stop... Very accommodating staff and you can't miss the "Chili Cheese Dogs"!
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From Laurence Gressett
on 27-Nov-2010 |
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Excellent place to stop. Great 100LL fuel price, $3.75. Family loves the Chili Cheese dogs, popcorn, belgian waffles, sweet tea and the wife loved the Starbucks coffee. Best of all it was the right pilot price, FREE.
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From Gerald Childers
on 30-Oct-2010 |
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I landed at Meridian while ferrying an Air Tractor 502. Scott, who parked me (next to an F-18, woo woo!), is the only one who has had the good sense to step out from behind the nose once he had me lined up, so I could see his signals. All the others have stood rooted in place as they disappear from my view, futilely waving their arms over their heads as that big prop advances on them. Scott didn't even wait till he couldn't see me--he clearly understood what was about to happen. I told him right away I didn't need any fuel, but had only landed because of weather ahead, but he and the CSR inside couldn't have been nicer and more accommodating if I'd filled the hopper with Jet-A.
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From Brandon Marion
on 24-Oct-2010 |
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All I can say is GREAT PLACE TO STOP!! I arrived on Friday, not knowing it was Pizza day! Great lounge, hot dogs, chili, ice cream, Starbuck's coffee and all FREE!! This has to be my favorite stop in the country, I even go a bit out of my way if I need fuel to stop there. Plus, you get to see many cool military planes and chat with military pilots!! My last stop I spoke with a guy on his way to Afghanistan...God Bless our fighter pilots!!
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From Brandon Blackwell
on 12-Oct-2010 |
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Absolutely top-notch FBO! Flew in for a fuel stop on the way to Texas on 10/7/10 in a Seminole and a line guy was waiting to park us. We were being fueled before we even got out of the plane! The CSR up front was very friendly, helping my copilot and myself get a low-enroute chart that we didn't have. She offered us use of the crew van and also told us about the free food they had. They had hot dogs, a waffle maker, popcorn, and chocolate ice cream! Enjoyed the service and amenities so much, we used it as a fuel stop the following day and was surprised to find that they have pizza on Fridays! What a place. Will definitely use this FBO again when going out west. Excellent job line and customer service!
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From Adam Dungey
on 28-Sep-2010 |
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Flew in with my 4-year-old son for a quick visit with my parents. The lineman was extremely friendly, speaking with my son and me. He told us about the complimentary ice cream, hot dogs, etc. My dad met us at the FBO. Before we left, we did partake of the hot dogs. Great FBO and great staff- linemen and the lady at the front desk.
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From Jim Loach
on 27-Sep-2010 |
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Exceptional Service by both the ground and office staff. Facility was recently remodeled and provides modern up to date flight planning and very comfortable pilot areas. Up to date computers and printers. Courtesy Vans are available. Hangar space, etc. Fuel price at SS is excellent. I arrived to free hotdogs and left with a fresh warm waffle! If you are in the area, STOP here. I'll be back.
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From Mark Casillas
on 20-Sep-2010 |
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Excellent customer service, very prompt line personnel and very courteous at the front desk! NO CHARGES for parking on the flight line while we were allowed to use a courtesy vehicle to take care of lunch and business! Y'all are so nice and we will come back again and again!!! Oh yea, almost forgot to tell everyone about driving down to ENTERPRISE and go to the GRILLE Restaurant!!! Excellent down home cookin’!!!
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From Tim Sellers
on 07-Sep-2010 |
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We stopped for fuel while bringing my new (to me) plane across the country. Renata greeted us on the ramp who pushed another plane out of the way as we approached to make room for us at the Self-serve pump. Gas was $3.95! After helping us fuel, she whisked us to the FBO for hot dogs, iced tea and ice cream. We left refreshed and ready for our final leg home. Great staff, great gas price and great service!
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From Steve Chefan
on 23-Aug-2010 |
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We stopped for fuel Tuesday August 17th. Great fuel prices, a state of the art FBO facility, free food, a crew van to use overnight (because of weather), and friendly people with great service. I have stopped at MEI many times over the years, and simply have not found a better FBO experience! Keep up the good work.
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From Larry Morris
on 12-Aug-2010 |
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Was met by Renata (best of the best line service personnel) and marshaled to parking. Self-service fuel was convenient and quick. Renata invited us into the FBO for iced tea, hot dogs and an ice cream cone. Meridian, Key Field has got to be one of the finest FBO's in the southeast.
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From Neil Clayton
on 18-Jul-2010 |
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My plane had a small glitch. The FBO management and team couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. From taking care of the plane for a week to offering help repairing it, they went over and above anything that might have been expected. Chris and his team were welcoming, friendly faces when we needed them. Sincere thanks to you all!
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From Regis Donovan
on 12-Jul-2010 |
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I just can't speak highly enough about this airport and FBO! The fuel is very reasonably priced and the crew at Meridian Aviation is top notch. Our generator belt broke on the flight prior to our stop and they were so amiable and helpful in getting it fixed. Employees Bradley, Willie, and Katy went that extra mile to see to it that we will stop there again and again in the future.
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From Mark Beck
on 27-Jun-2010 |
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We made an unplanned afternoon stop at Meridian, MS on the return trip from New Orleans (NEW) with some electrical problems. The local hangar rats had good suggestions and even some tools to loan. There was great support from the desk at Meridian Aviation with precise directions to some local stores, a loaner van, and some hangar space as we were soon into the afternoon thunderstorms. They even let us use the van overnight to go to the hotel since weather and approaching dusk made continued VFR unreasonable for me. We found the people in the community (restaurants, stores, and hotel) equally friendly and helpful. We were treated like honored guests, even though we were tired and sweaty and only needed 13 gallons of fuel and a battery for our little homebuilt, a good night's rest and a couple of meals. What a great place to be forced to spend a night! I hope we can go back again for a PLANNED visit. Southern hospitality is a reality in Meridian!
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From Jeff Ulrich
on 11-Jun-2010 |
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ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? Cheap gas, parked next to an F-4 Phantom, only one high wing plane in sight, free chili dogs and the privilege to see some future Marine and Navy seaman aviators learning to ply their Patriot's Trade from the air, ... MEI...What a glimpse of heaven for this old Marine grunt.
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From Dale Young
on 31-May-2010 |
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Most impressive FBO that I have EVER visited!! Will be back!!!
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From Todd Gibson
on 07-May-2010 |
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Can't say enough good things about this place. Friendly people, cheap self-serve gas, great FBO. Hot dogs (with chili), soft serve ice cream, tea, water, waffles. Will be making that my pit stop when flying Northeast from Louisiana.
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From Randell Clark
on 24-Apr-2010 |
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Great stop! Field is easy to spot, traffic was well managed, facilities are great. Nice, large dining area with hot dogs, drinks, and soft serve ice cream. Planning computer with printer, nice lounge, plenty of room on the ramp. Will be my regular stop to and from North Carolina.
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From Mike Nebrig
on 15-Mar-2010 |
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Great facility with excellent lobby, WX planning, etc., and a great line crew. We were in for a quick turn, had a hotdog and ice cream and had them top off the Mirage, and were out of there in 30 minutes. Highly recommend this as a fuel stop!
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From Ken Green
on 14-Mar-2010 |
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Great stop. Confusing approach to 04 if you are not familiar with the airfield. Asked local military airmen for briefing - thanks guys. Nice new FBO, helpful folks, cool looking original terminal building, wouldn't it be nice to be restored?
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From Jim Tyson (Captain, USN - retired)
on 08-Mar-2010 |
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25-26 Feb 2010: RONed at Key Field to attend Wings ceremony at NAS Meridian. This gang was simply superb. Not only did they make me welcome, they put my Tiger in the hangar overnight. Care and feeding could not have been better. Thanks, guys.
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From Will Stroud
on 07-Mar-2010 |
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Stopped for a passenger drop on an Angel Flight. This is exactly what a FBO should be and the desk lady said they were trying to compete with larger national Chains and boy do they! Cheap gas, lots of comfy seats and free food. Great job MEI we will be back!
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From Frank Bell
on 26-Jan-2010 |
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Have stopped at Meridian Aviation several times, and love it. Great stop... The waffles, hot dogs and ice cream are a hit, very good SS gas prices, friendly, no ramp charges. This is the way an FBO should run... Kudos, and we'll see you next trip!
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From Dan MacDonald
on 20-Jan-2010 |
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Stopped both ways on a trip to FL. Self serve gas was relatively cheap and worked fine, although the LCD screen is very difficult to read at night. The FBO building is nice, and they have free hot dogs, popcorn, and other goodies - which helped hold us over on a quick turn with long leg flights. Note that there is military training in the area.
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From Marisa Fay
on 04-Jan-2010 |
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A great fuel stop and overnight on Christmas Day in our 210. We were provided a courtesy car and good advice for a hotel (Drury Inn). Great FBO and superb service, even on a Christmas Day when they were technically closed.
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From Jonathan Hanold
on 29-Dec-2009 |
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As a corporate pilot I visit many FBO's around the country. Meridian Aviation is at the top of my list. I don't know what I liked best, the front desk made out of a DC-10 thrust reverser, the free hot dogs and ice cream, good fuel price, or great service. I am accustomed to being treated well when I pull up in a jet and take on $5, 000 in fuel. However this particular visit to Meridian Aviation was in my Maule and involved $100 of fuel. Regardless of the plane they offered me a complimentary hangar, overnight use of a crew car (van), and abundance of hospitality. Thumbs up to all at Meridian Aviation.
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From Earnest Fontenot
on 19-Dec-2009 |
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Stopped in on 12/16/2009 on our way to 1L0 from SYI. Lineman met us at the plane. I asked him to fill it up. He was kind enough to inform me that they had self-serve for a lesser price. I let him fuel us anyway, we were in a hurry and he did a good job. I have been here twice before and have experienced the same service then as now. Great stop! I will be back for the free waffles and ice cream.
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From Chuck Wallace
on 10-Dec-2009 |
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EXCELLENT facility. Cheap fuel both full and self serve. Very nice lounge-planning area. Generally a superior place to get gas, check weather, or whatever.
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From Robert Parker
on 08-Nov-2009 |
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The line crew was responsive and friendly. The desk help...not so much. Great self serve fuel price. Building construction underway. Should be top notch when it's done.
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From Doug Paterson
on 02-Nov-2009 |
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In addition to seconding all of the positive comments below, I can also recommend MEI & Meridian Aviation for longer stays. Business in Meridian had me here with my TB-20 for about 4 weeks. Trey (FBO manager) was extremely helpful, got me set up with a shadeport, and refused any payment (said it was too short to be "worth the paperwork"! it's normally $75 / mo, and tie-down-only spots are free!). Even in the shadeport, the FBO kept watch over things, e.g., checking out the tie-downs, calling me when they noticed anything. I can recommend their wash service very highly--only $50, and my plane has never been cleaner. The wash is also how I discovered that my upper beacon (top of the vertical tail on a TB-20) was loose. Local A&P got up on a ladder and tightened it down--again, no charge. With all the top-notch service and lack of fees, I was actually wishing I could buy more gas from them just to say "thanks!" MEI is a definite for any future stopovers.
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From Brandon Marion
on 30-Oct-2009 |
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Friendly stop, free hot dogs, very clean, great fuel prices...as good as it gets!!
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From Chris Stelly
on 29-Sep-2009 |
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Stopped in on our way home from KGLS. Awesome stop. Wasn't sure when they closed so left Galveston early to see if this place was as good as the comments and they were (open til 10PM) but 24hr self-serve available. Friendly people and yes, hot dogs and soft serve ice cream available. Busy airport with lots of military training when we stopped.
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From Geoff Nelson
on 25-Aug-2009 |
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Made a quick fuel stop enroute from Dallas to Jacksonville. Quick and friendly service. Thanks for the hot dog, ice cream, and popcorn! We will definitely use again.
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From Steve Chefan
on 07-Aug-2009 |
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Awesome stop. Great fuel prices and free lunch at the FBO. Always smiling faces and courtesy. Other FBO's take note!
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From Chris Morris
on 02-Aug-2009 |
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This IS THE ONLY PLACE TO STOP in MS!!! Good fuel price, great service, hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, easy in/out class D. We were stranded here by weather and these guys went above and beyond for us.
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From Matthew Taylor
on 16-Jul-2009 |
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Nice folks! Easy self-service fuel at a good price. Newly remodeled terminal and pilot lounge area.
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From Allen Lieberman
on 03-Jul-2009 |
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Awesome service at this place. I will be back with others if anything for the ambiance of southern hospitality and GREAT chilidogs. Ice cream goes down well in 95-degree heat! ATC a wonderful experience to deal with as well!
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From Michael Barnett
on 21-Jun-2009 |
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My friends and I flew into Key Field to fuel up in the midst of a long cross-country. This FBO is wonderful. Free chilidogs, waffles, soft serve, and popcorn. For a bunch of college students, this was a godsend. Also, Key is in the training circuit for the nearby Meridian Naval Air Station. One of the navy pilots ripped the squadron patch right off his flight suit and gave it to us in exchange for some spare change to buy a Coke. Very cool!
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From Vicki Hurt
on 28-May-2009 |
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The absolute best FBO we have ever visited. Everyone was so helpful (we were grounded by weather for a day). We will be back any time we fly across this part of the country.
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From Darrell Brooks
on 29-Mar-2009 |
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The wife and I stopped in to fuel on our return trip from KSAT to KCHS. Because of weather we ended up staying for a couple of days, and I must say the service at Meridian Aviation was second to none. Not only did they set us up with a great hotel but let us use the crew car to get around town in. Did I forget to mention the free chili/hot dogs, ice cream, and popcorn. Ty, Renee, and all the line staff the wife and I would like to thank you for making our stay enjoyable. We'll be back again.
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From William Patterson
on 23-Mar-2009 |
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Great service, quick turn. Had all the amenities needed including hot dogs, ice cream, and popcorn. Will stop again.
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