Fixed Base Operator

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

Additionally the FBO may serve Pilots , private airplane owners, travelers and Airlines with services such as rental cars, charters, lounges, catering, Hotel reservations, Weather briefing and flight planning services, and a wide variety of related and non-related services.

SEE ALSO

Airport

List Of Aviation Topics

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.

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