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Old 07-02-2013, 11:40 AM
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I've used Dekalb (DKB) twice. Yes, it does require a taxi to get to a motel, but the phone numbers for several taxi companies were posted on the FBO door last year. Also, the taxi driver came back and picked me up at 4:30 AM to get me to the airport before sunrise.

Dekalb has nice long runways, no tower, plenty of ramp space and reasonably priced fuel. Both times I arrived after dark, so I have no experience with the FBO.

In a 172, the flying time from DKB to RIPON is 1:10, just right to take off after sunrise and get to RIPON by 7:00.

If the motels and restaurants were closer, it would be a no-brainer. Are there other airports that fit your need? Probably. Would I stop at DKB again? Yes.

Let us know after Airventure what you did. We'd like to know.
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Old 07-21-2013, 07:34 AM
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Will be coming from Tulsa and thought I would do longer first leg, planning on Sat AM. Looked at Portage also.
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Old 07-21-2013, 08:25 AM
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KRYV Watertown, Wisconsin. Motels and good food in walking distance. If you go there eat dinner at Steak Fire. Good food at a fair price. Very nice people at the FBO. Short flight to OSH.
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Old 07-21-2013, 08:30 AM
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If you're coming from the east/southeast KVPZ, Valparaiso IN just south of the lakeshore is a good stop. The local EAA chapter serves lunch all day for transient aircraft headed to OSH and they've been doing it for the last 30 years.
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