A Regular Stop
Posted August 20th, 2008 by MAPilot
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I first flew down to Key West in 2003 with my Cherokee 180. I have since upgraded my pane but I still try to get down there every couple of years. I cannot do more than a couple of days because it is a small island and after a couple of days I start to feel a little claustrophobic but I always go back.
I usually take a cab into town and then just walk everywhere from there. I have stayed at the Coco Plum Inn and the place right at the end of Duval Street on the water (I forget the name) Both are good and the prices are not terrible - I am sure most places would be fine.
I will write up some of the restaurants too.
The Ten Closest Airports
| Airport | Longest Runway | Surface | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West Nas /boca Chica Field/ - NQX | 10,001 ft | PEM | 4.0 nm |
| Sugar Loaf Shores - 7FA1 | 2,700 ft | ASPH-GRVL | 11.3 nm |
| Summerland Key Cove - FD51 | 2,550 ft | ASPH | 18.4 nm |
| The Florida Keys Marathon - MTH | 5,008 ft | ASPH | 40.0 nm |
| Tavernaero Park - FA81 | 2,175 ft | TURF | 72.2 nm |
| Everglades Airpark - X01 | 2,400 ft | ASPH | 80.3 nm |
| Marco Island - MKY | 5,000 ft | ASPH | 86.6 nm |
| Homestead General Aviation - X51 | 3,999 ft | ASPH | 86.7 nm |
| Oasis Ranger Station-u.s. Government - 9FL7 | 2,060 ft | GRAVEL | 87.6 nm |
| Richards Field - 04FA | 2,620 ft | TURF | 90.7 nm |
