Airports & customs

Ramp fee

A ramp fee is the charge an FBO or airport levies simply for parking an aircraft on its apron, sometimes called a facility or parking fee. It is typically waived if the crew buys a minimum quantity of fuel, which is why operators sometimes tanker fuel or top up at airports where they would rather not. At high-demand airports the fee can be significant: several hundred dollars for a light jet and more than $1,000 a day for a large-cabin aircraft at Aspen, Teterboro or Nice in season. Overnight parking adds daily charges, and some airports require aircraft to move to remote stands or leave altogether during peak events.

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