Formerly Miller Flying Service and Hutcherson Air Service, we are now Rocket Aviation. We are excited about being a part of aviation in Plainview, and we look forward to serving you when you stop in. Our staff is service oriented, and we strive to make your stop exceptional. Courtesy cars available, restaurants and hotels less than 5 minutes from the airport. A pilot lounge with satellite television and wireless internet now available as well as a computer for checking weather. Stop in and let us show you 'West Texas Hospitality'.
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Hale County Airport
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- Courtesy cars
- Internet
- Television
- Friendly Service
- Great fuel prices
- Full Service fuel during normal hours and by request after hours
- Rental cars with prior arrangement
- Tie Downs no charge
- Overnight hangar
- Computer flight planning
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7am to 7pm Monday thru Friday
8am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday
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WE GUARANTEE OUR PRICES POSTED ON AIRNAV
Prices include all taxes.
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- From Margie Oldenkamp
on 02-Oct-2009
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Great place to stop - good fuel prices and service. Overnight in a hangar is very reasonable - especially appreciated when windy. Nice free courtesy car for overnights.
- From Conrad Almance
on 01-Oct-2009
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A couple of friends and I flew from Fort Worth to Santa Fe, NM and made a fuel stop at Hale Co Airport. The FBO is very clean and comfortable. The people are here are friendly. We fueled, had a drink and stretched out legs then continued. On the way back that evening, we stopped in again for fuel. I think they were about to close shop but when they heard us on the radio, they stuck around to keep the door open. Thank You very much. I will be stopping there again on my next trip out West.
- From Chuck Hinnant
on 21-Jul-2009
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This is a fantastic airport and Rocket Aviation was awesome. Came in on a Pilots n Paws animal rescue mission and the folks there could not have been nicer. Came right on in and gave us a quick turn that we needed to avoid some thunderstorms that were coming in to the area. Friendly and professional service. Airport is in great shape as well. And cheapest fuel around. Will be back for sure. Thanks folks
- From Bill Daly
on 20-Jul-2009
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Great service! Stopped in on 7/08 on way to Canada and again on 7/20 on return trip. Friendly, great service, hangared the plane, and used courtesy car overnight. Nice facility with picnic table in the shade and computer for weather inside.
- From Mark Teal
on 12-May-2009
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West Texas Hospitality for sure! The folks at Rocket Aviation are very friendly and helpful. I decided to make Plainview my last stopover on the cross country from Reno to Houston in the little Grumman. I could not have been happier with the hospitality, the courtesy car, the directions to and from hotels and restaurants. These are good people. Make it a stopover on your next cc. You will not be disappointed.
- From Robert Hawley
on 14-Apr-2009
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Having read the previous comments I can only add "ditto”! Stopped for the fuel prices and got great hospitality as well! If we pass that way again you know we will stop at Rocket.
- From Mark Dymond
on 12-Apr-2009
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On a long XC from ATL to VNY, was intending to pit at HRX. Wx forced me to PVW instead. What a pleasant find. Very reasonable fuel, 2 great big runways, and great GA FBO. We landed early afternoon. Couldn't launch due to ice over NM, so we RON in town. Hunter, the young line fellow, was super helpful and nice. Don't think the word "no" is in his vocab. Lent us the CC overnite, and hangared our Arrow. This is a great GA airport/FBO!!!
- From Howard Benz
on 27-Jan-2009
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I read some of the previous posts about how good Rocket Aviation was. It's true. We were delayed arriving on a Friday night. But I called ahead and Hunter was able to stay. When I taxied up, the tug was waiting to hangar the plane. They provided an A/C outlet so I could keep the plane heated. Had a crew car waiting, too. When we arrived at 8am the next morning, the plane was fueled and ready to go! Awesome service that you can't help but appreciate. And we did. I went out of my way on the return to do business with them again. Thanks
- From Chris Lloyd
on 18-Dec-2008
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Landed here for the cheap fuel. Computer with Internet and printer available. No Wireless Internet that I could connect to. Friendly staff stayed past closing until we decided to stay for the WX and they lent us their loaner car overnight. Lots of hotels and restaurants only a five-minute drive away. LBB Approach was very helpful in calling ahead to Rocket give us more info about the airport.
Response from Tim Hardage, Owner, Rocket Aviation, LP
In response to Chris Lloyd's post.. We DO have wireless Internet available for our customers. However, it does have a security code enabled. We provide this code for our customers upon request. After reading Mr. Lloyd's post, we realized the need for some information regarding our Internet access, so we are now posting this in our office. Thanks for the kind remarks otherwise! And, by the way, we found a wall charger after your departure, which may be yours. Please call and provide a shipping address if it is yours and we'll get it coming your way!
- From William Tomlinson
on 12-Dec-2008
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Good FBO. The staff at Rocket promptly fueled the aircraft, and let us borrow the courtesy car for food. Fuel prices are reasonable, and the staff friendly and courteous.
- From Randy Sharp
on 04-Dec-2008
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Stopped in on my way to KGPM for fuel, fast friendly service. Tim and Stacey are excellent hosts. Tim gave me the keys to the Caddy so I could run into town for a quick breakfast while they refueled the CALSTAR Helicopter. Clean facilities and a great place to stop for fuel.
- From Kevin Haynes
on 11-Nov-2008
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For the last few years, these guys have had the best gas prices in the area. If you want it cheaper, ya gotta eat lotsa beans. During a stop a couple years back, my oil dipstick separated from the cap, and fell down into the oil sump. Damn. A mechanic fished it out, fixed the problem; I was on my way in 20 minutes. I insisted on paying, it cost me a Coke. The pause that refreshes. Thanks Rocket.
- From Chuck Watson
on 27-Sep-2008
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Fantastic, friendly service. Was originally only doing a fuel stop, but stayed overnight - didn't charge for hangar, free crew car; places like this renews my faith in humanity!
- From Jacob Martin
on 16-Sep-2008
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Returning from the Reno Air Races, I stopped for gas because of a HEADWIND going eastbound. As soon as the prop was still, the gas truck was there ready to service. Filed my DUAT flight plan again on their computer and was in the air again in 39 minutes. Great Stop and Great Service.
- From Dave Morris
on 16-Sep-2008
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Nicely upgraded FBO building with lounge and computers for checking weather. They have a large maintenance hangar with several mechanics. And they were even able to fill my portable O2 bottle while I waited! A great place to stop.
- From Dennis Lyons
on 08-Jul-2008
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30 June 2008 Landed at PVW on our way from California to San Antonio. As soon as the engine stopped turning the truck was there to fill us up. We decided to stop for the day, the Rocket Aviation crew were very helpful, gave us a car, told us about good places to stay and eat. They offered to put the airplane in the hangar for the night, just in case the winds came up. A welcome difference from the big FBO's. I would go out of the way to stop there again. Great service, friendly people, a good price for fuel; what else could you need?
- From Arthur Willis
on 09-Jun-2008
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Great fuel stop. When I got to the ramp, the fuel truck was right there next to my plane. Reasonable fuel prices and friendly folks. Good quick turn around.
- From Russell Jackson
on 15-Apr-2008
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Made two stops into Plainview on 14 April. The linemen had me turned around in under 20 minutes each time. Very friendly and clean. Excellent pilot's lounge. I highly recommend them.
- From Chris Davis
on 03-Apr-2008
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Fast, friendly, good price - what more could you ask for? How about Internet and cold drinks? Yes they have all that.
- From Roy Brooks
on 20-Nov-2007
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You can always expect a clean FBO and no surprises about fuel availability. Fuel prices about average, but where I base my airplane, 100LL is $3.15 per gallon, not too far away, Abilene Aero, alias Abilene Dinero is in well excess of $5 per gallon. PAY-AT-THE-PUMP, meaning you can be 99% certain you can arrive at an odd or late hour, fuel your airplane and be on your way. Although no real food at the airport, airport car for a quick run to a nearby Sonic or several cafes nearby... Can't recall if ropes are available for tie-down at the ramp.
- From Parker Woodruff
on 13-Oct-2007
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Very helpful staff for my Angel Flight pickup! Fuel prices decent.
- From Alan Monshausen
on 22-Aug-2007
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Friendly, excellent service. Even the owner came by to welcome us to Plainview. Clean facilities. Adequate, but small, lunchroom with vending machines.
- From Toby Buschmann
on 10-Aug-2007
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Good gas price, courtesy car overnight, directions to motels and restaurants with recommendations, and really hospitable folks. This is what an FBO should be like. We'll go out of our way to stop here again!!
- From Lorne Harmon
on 04-Aug-2007
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Had the pleasure of stopping at Plainview on August 3rd, '07. Tim and Stacey, Rocket Aviation owners, are two of the most hospitable people we've ever met. This facility is clean, well maintained...Can't think of enough adjectives...Stop and see! Equally important, appreciated their fair gas price and the use of the "airport car". Lorne & Peg
- From Steve Krikorian
on 14-Jul-2007
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My friends, if you bypass little Plainview and the wonderful folks at Rocket Aviation, you will have missed something special. Leave your all- too -busy world and step into a John Steinbeck description of a wind-blown, Texas panhandle airfield (very well maintained), to rediscover the charm of why you got into flying airplanes in the first place. You'll be met with a smile, a handshake and a "howdy!" They can have you airborne before your gyros spin down, but that would be a shame. Cool off in their newly renovated lounge and office, with all the latest flight planning do-dads, or grab a burger in town, but be sure to chat with Tim and Ronnie and the cast of characters who seem to appear from nowhere. Should you need maintenance, you will find more experience, talent and skill, than at any airport, big or small, anywhere, anytime. When you fly out of PVW, something in the back of your mind will already be planning a return visit.
- From Chris Metscher
on 03-Jul-2007
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Tim and his crew took great care of us on our trip from Denver to Austin and back. On the return trip they had the crew car pulled up to the plane with the air conditioning running! Can't wait to see the building once the remodel is done. Cheap fuel, great service, crew car and a great meal at the Cotton Patch - what's not to love about Plainview?
- From Paul M. Ferroni, N811MC Mariah Fuels
on 02-Jul-2007
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Stopped by on 6-29-07 for the first time due to advertised fuel price. With so much consolidation going on in the FBO world, it is nice to visit a small facility owned by a person who genuinely loves airplanes, just like me. It turns out we know a lot of the same people in west Texas. Great conversation, sodas and peanuts. I am jealous. See you again soon, Tim.
- From David Savage
on 26-May-2007
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I stopped at KPVW 5/25 and had the usual great service. I met the new owner Tim who is making a much better FBO facility but it is undergoing renovation. His employee filled my plane up quickly and we were on our way in a flash. This is a great field and FBO on the way to or from Colorado or New Mexico from Eastern Texas or for anyone crossing the Lubbock area of Texas. I recommend it highly.
- From Thomas Wieser
on 13-May-2007
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We can just agree! Great, nice FBO!! Tim's a nice guy! We got cheap fuel and even a courtesy van! Definitely a place to recommend for fuel stop or just a break.
- From Dave Morris
on 02-May-2007
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Great place to stop between Dallas and Albuquerque if the winds aren't favorable. Very friendly people. Courtesy car usually available even when office closed on weekends. Quick in and out. I heard they are going to be remodeling to make things even easier on pilots when unattended.
- From Dan Jordan
on 26-Apr-2007
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Excellent fuel stop. Fast friendly service. Best price on fuel around. This is the kind of FBO that earns and deserves our business. Great place!
- From Betsy Kirschbaum
on 22-Mar-2007
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Stopped for fuel, nice people, Tim stayed after hours to make sure we were taken care of. Courtesy car and restaurant recommendations. Will stop again. Thanks
- From C Biggs
on 16-Jan-2007
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1-10-07 Great country airport atmosphere. Best fuel price around for SS. Nice people, courtesy car to eat in town. Very good stop and we will use it again.
- From George Davies
on 08-Jan-2007
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On a cross country from New Mexico to Florida, stopped for fuel. SS pump worked as advertised. The offer of a courtesy car and we went into town for lunch. A good stop with easy in and out.
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