Fixed base operator
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A Fixed Base Operator (also known as Fixed Base of Operation), or FBO, is a service center at an airport that may be a private enterprise or may be a department of the municipality that the airport serves.
The services offered by an FBO may include any of the following:
- Aircraft fueling and oil dispensing
- Aircraft parking, tie-down and hangar storage.
- Airframe, power plant and accessory service.
- Radio, avionics and instrument service.
- Air charter or aircraft rental.
- Flight training.
- Ground services, such as
- *Aircraft towing
- *Baggage handling
- *Glycol deicing
- *Power starts
- *Air Starts
- *Lavatory services
- *Potable water
- *Aircraft cleaning
- *Cabin supplies
See also
External links
- [AirNav list of FBOs] - List of FBOs serving U.S. airports, with their contact information and lists of services offered
- [RSVPair Airports & Planes] - A look up tool for aircraft throughout the world.
- [FBOWeb Aviation Internet Services] - Flight Tracking, Pilot Services, etc.
- [GlobalAir] - Airport Resource Center
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