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Texas' Most Unique Airport: 1940s Hotel and Diner

After crosswinds diverted us to Kerrville, we finally made it to Gillespie County Airport (T82) in Fredericksburg, Texas - and flying in to see the 1940s-themed Hangar Hotel and Airport Diner from the air made the wait totally worth it. We spent two nights waking up at the airport, planespotting at sunset, and soaking in the immersive WWII theming. The unexpected highlight? A Texas National Guard CH-47F Chinook landed right in front of us - we got a full tour, a patch, and photos. We also explored downtown Fredericksburg and the Museum of the Pacific War. This place felt like home and we didn't want to leave. Join us on Patreon for behind the scenes content:   / outsidethecockpit   TRANSIENT PARKING Transient parking is located midfield directly in front of the Hangar Hotel and Airport Diner and is FREE! If you’d like covered or hangered parking make your way to Fredericksburg FBO located just north of the Terminal Building (look for the fuel pump midfield and fuel trucks). FUEL Full service fuel is provided by the FBO. There are two self-serve fuel pumps on field. One is located directly adjacent to the FBO, the other is located at the north end of the airport near the hangars. PRO-TIP: The fuel at the northern end of the airport pump is cheaper. RESTROOMS Restrooms are located within the Terminal Building, in the FBO, the Airport Diner and on Hangar Hotel (near the coffee station). RENTAL CARS / RIDESHARE Car rentals are available on site at the FBO. Rentals start at $110/day. Reserve your car in advance to ensure availability. If interested, the FBO can provide a list of available rideshare drivers. The list includes direct phone numbers to the drivers in lieu of having to book through Lyft or Uber. Our ride from the Hangar Hotel to downtown Fredericksburg cost $15 one way. FOOD The Airport Diner is located on field directly in front of transient parking. Snag a booth with a view out onto the field for the ultimate views, you’ll likely catch a vintage plane landing. The diner has a great variety of breakfast and lunch options to choose form. Grab a malt or milkshake to complete the experience. The pancakes are fluffy, the bacon is crispy and service is friendly. TERMINAL BUILDING The terminal building is filled with amenities for pilots. You’ll find a conference room with snacks and coffee, clean restrooms, a bottle filling station and an active bulletin board. Take a peek at the binder on the coffee table for some fascinating history of the airport and surrounding area. You’ll also find the Airport Manager’s office located here. FBO Fredericksburg FBO is the FBO on field. They provide full service fuel, car rentals and have an open lounge with seating, dedicated pilot’s lunge and kitchen area. Service is incredibly friendly. Covered parking and short or long term hangar rentals are also available through Fredericksburg FBO. LODGING The Hangar Hotel is incredible. You stay right on the field with an equally as fun diner right next door. The sunsets here are magical. If you love being surrounded by planes, pilots and aviation enthusiasts, enjoy the vibes of the golden age of aviation this is the right hotel for you. The quiet and calm atmosphere makes for a relaxing stay filled with planespotting, good food, shopping in Downtown Fredericksburg and wine tasting. The best time to visit is the fall but we were here in December and got luck with the weather. Foggy mornings led to clear skies and comfortable temps by noon each day. Our stay averaged $187/night and with fees for a 2 night stay out total was $427.14. Not bad for a unique experience if you ask us! IG: /outsidethecockpit 🎵 Music by Epidemic Sound Get your free 7 day trial: https://share.epidemicsound.com/rb4bei DISCLAIMER: This video is NOT intended to be instructional. We are not CFIs. This video has been edited for brevity and clarity and is for informational purposes only. We are sharing our experience flying into this particular airport. Your experience may vary. When in doubt ask ATC and your CFI. #GeneralAviation #TexasVacation #Flying Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Flight Route 00:57 METAR 01:12 A Little Bit of History 05:30 Hangar Hotel History 06:27 Info You Need to Know 06:51 Weather at T82 08:06 FBO on Field 08:37 Instrument Approaches 09:15 Lodging & Café on Field 09:45 Self-Serve Fuel Available 10:24 Finally at Fredericksburg 12:24 Airport Diner 14:38 Hangar Hotel 17:00 Chinook Surprise 18:27 Texas National Guard 20:08 T82 at Sunset 21:13 The Best Views at T82 21:57 Self-serve Fuel Pump 22:51 T82 Terminal Building 24:39 Fredericksburg FBO 25:06 Rental Car Alternates 25:49 Downtown Fredericksburg 26:12 Museum of the Pacific War 27:34 Backwoods BBQ 29:04 Fredericksburg Highlight 31:54 Final Thoughts - Hangar Hotel 32:47 Thank YOU so Much! 34:28 Fuel Pump #2 35:14 Go Fly Go Discover 35:48 Takeoff (Tail cam Departure)