Updated 2023, and my how things have changed... For years a solid 5-star review, now down to one star. My last visit was my very last visit. It was made plain my presence was an inconvenience. I don't mind the $45 landing fee which I consider excessive and punitive, but to be made to feel unwelcome at that price is disingenuous and a complete turn around on what used to be one of the jewels of general aviation. For years Montauk w/ Helen at the helm was a welcoming place. Pricey landing fees but well worth while because it was special. This Long Island tradition has changed, and not by accident. Now we are being made to feel like cannon fodder.
The place is still clean, and there's a terrific beach, but the new ownership has made this a DON'T GO destination. Block Island is another few minutes to the East with great walking trails, restaurants, and without the MSDS attitude.
I'm not in the habit of offering poor reviews but this turn-about is so abrupt, and so offensive that one's duty to a fellow aviator...
   Read moreThis is beyond disgusting. I was in the pattern and nobody mentioned landing fees until my tire touched the runway. They said welcome to montauk that will be $40. They looked at me like I had 5 heads when I said I wasn’t aware of these fees. Nothing is on ForeFlight or the chart supplement. Who the hell goes on their website? Predatory pieces of garbage. Go to block island instead these jerks don’t...
   Read moreLanding fee is $25. Additional $20 for an overnight. Privately owned. Really nice, scenic airport. Landing on runway 24 you land over a beach and sand dune. Runway 24 is right traffic. No touch and gos when the airport is busy (especially during the weekends during...
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