Short Final: Landing Fees

Editorial Staff

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

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Key Takeaways:

A pilot inquired about landing fees at Winnipeg International Airport during a practice ILS approach.
The tower initially didn't know the fee for a touch-and-go but checked.
An unknown voice interjected, stating a $20 fee for a bounced landing.
The tower ultimately stated the landing was logged as a low approach, leaving the fee decision to the pilot.

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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