Short Final: Landing Fees

Editorial Staff

Monday, May 11, 2020 at 05:34 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

During a practice ILS at Winnipeg, a pilot inquired about landing fees for a touch-and-go.
The query led to a humorous radio exchange, with an unknown voice jokingly suggesting a higher fee for a "bounce."
The tower clarified that the pilot was logged for a low approach, offering them the option to proceed, which the pilot found amusing while completing the touch-and-go.

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On a beautiful day last fall we were flying a practice ILS at Winnipeg International Airport. We had been cleared for a low approach when I asked the tower:

Me: Does the local airport authority charge the $10.00 landing fee if one does a touch and go?

Tower: I don’t know but I will check.

Unknown Voice: They charge $20.00 if you bounce.

Tower: (Laughing) You have already been logged in as a low approach. It is your option.

We were chuckling as we did a touch and go.

David Lamb