A Fixed Base Operator (also known as Fixed Base of Operation), or FBO, is a service center at an airport that may be a private enterprise or may be a department of the municipality that the airport serves.

The services offered by an FBO may include any of the following:

• Aircraft fueling and oil dispensing
• Aircraft parking, tie-down and hangar storage.
• Airframe, power plant and accessory service.
• Radio, avionics and instrument service.
• Air charter or aircraft rental.
• Flight training.
• Ground services, such as
  • Aircraft towing
  • Baggage handling
  • Glycol deicing
  • Power starts
  • Air Starts
  • Lavatory services
  • Potable water
  • Aircraft cleaning
  • Cabin supplies

Additionally the FBO may serve pilots, private airplane owners, travelers and airlines with services such as rental cars, charters, lounges, catering, hotel reservations, weather briefing and flight planning services, and a wide variety of related and non-related services.

See also

• Airport
• List of aviation topics

External links

• AirNav list of FBOs - List of FBOs serving U.S. airports, with their contact information and lists of services offered
• RSVPair Airports & Planes - A look up tool for aircraft throughout the world.
• FBOWeb Aviation Internet Services - Flight Tracking, Pilot Services, etc.
• GlobalAir - Airport Resource Center

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