I am trying to find out what the airport/ terminal fees and taxes are, license costs, fuel costs etc. help?

Question

I have found the planes i need and their costs but i cant find anywhere the costs of maintenace for a cessna caravan, fuel costs, hanger costs, airport taxes, terminal fees, licenses and fees. This part of my search has been quite fruitless. Rough guideline prices will do as i guess countries and airports are different etc. What does incorporation mean exactly when starting an aviation business?

Help, info and answers on this would be great, thanks.

Jon

Answer 1

Assuming you're in teh US:

Maintenance costs vary and will be difficult to come by. Find a shop that maintains at least one and see what they say. Talk to the previous owner, or better yet, his shop.

Fuel costs can be estimated based on consumption rate, fuel costs (check the local FBO for a starting point), and anticipated hours flown.

Hangar costs vary greatly by airport. The Caravan is a big bird and requires a big hanger. Around here that would run you $650/month but it could be multiple times that elsewhere. You need to talk to the airport at which you plan to hanger it.

Airport taxes and terminal fees: Any taxes and fees associated with operating the airplane out of a particular airport can be determined by contacting the airport. If there are fees for hangering the airplane, they will be included in your hanger rent. If you're talking about landing fees and other fees associated with landing and taking off at a particular airport, you have to contact each airport to find out. They're not standard across airports.

Licenses and fees for the most part depend on the state in which the airplane is hangered. In most states you'll pay Use Tax, which is similar to Sales Tax. You'll also have a registration fee and annual property taxes. Contact your state department of transportation. There are FAA fees associated with registering the airplane. These can be determined by contacting the FAA.

If you're looking at starting an aviation business you should start by finding a good lawyer. You should join AOPA, sign up for their legal program, and get a referral to a good, local aviation attorney. They'll be able to answer all your questions about incorporation.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Are you trying to start up a charter/cargo business? Have you called around to your competition to see what there average costs were? I'm an aspiring pilot working on his instrument/commercial ratings and hoping to one day do the same thing your trying or pondering. I'm in the DFW area. Try this company for answers if they are willing to? or any small outfit within the area you might be interested in.

http://www.martinaire.com/

this FAA part 135 operation is in my area DFW, TX..

As far as business advise on incorperation try to google NBAA for some aviation business law advise?

http://www.nbaa.org/

Good luck.

Nalu

Answer 3

Just go to  www.airnav.com find an FBO then call for a quote.

Answer 4

jet a is $6.00 in california (bay area)

Answer 5

I do aviation consulting for a living. Message me and perhaps we can work something out.