| Chicago Visit [message #12891] |
Thu, 08 January 2015 15:10  |
 |
Dave Klain
Messages: 1162
Registered: April 2011
Location: Fairfax, VA
|
Senior Member
Administrator |
|
|
Looking to go to Chicago in a few weeks to take my son to visit some schools downtown. When I lived there years ago, based plane at Waukegan (KUGN) but we lived up by Gurnee. Since downtown access is the goal, I'm looking at other potential airports.
Calls to PWK and MDW reveal some pretty high fees ($100/night, etc.) even for CAA members. GYY seems to be fee-free but a bit of a drive to downtown.
Any recommendation from those who live in the area or fly in to Chicago regularly.
thanks,
Dave
MU-2 AOPA administrator
|
|
|
|
| Chicago Visit [message #12892] |
Thu, 08 January 2015 15:12  |
Sanford Gerber
Messages: 196
Registered: October 2014
|
Senior Member |
|
|
I’ve been very happy at GYY. It’s extremely easy to get into the city from there.
Sandy
From: Mu2list [mailto:mu2list-bounces@mailman.mu-2aopa.com] On Behalf Of Dave Klain
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 3:10 PM
To: MU-2 Mailing List
Subject: [MU-2 list] Chicago Visit
Looking to go to Chicago in a few weeks to take my son to visit some schools downtown. When I lived there years ago, based plane at Waukegan (KUGN) but we lived up by Gurnee. Since downtown access is the goal, I'm looking at other potential airports.
Calls to PWK and MDW reveal some pretty high fees ($100/night, etc.) even for CAA members. GYY seems to be fee-free but a bit of a drive to downtown.
Any recommendation from those who live in the area or fly in to Chicago regularly.
thanks,
Dave
|
|
|
|
| Chicago Visit [message #12893] |
Thu, 08 January 2015 15:14 |
Rocky Schwartz
Messages: 86
Registered: April 2011
|
Member |
|
|
Agree … GYY is the airport to use …
Richard "Rocky" L. Schwartz
Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC
301 Commerce Street, Suite 3500
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
rschwartz@whitakerchalk.com (rschwartz@whitakerchalk.com)
817.878.0524 Direct
817.878.0501 Fax
817.429.6268 Metro
From: Mu2list [mailto:mu2list-bounces@mailman.mu-2aopa.com] On Behalf Of Sanford J. Gerber
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 2:13 PM
To: 'MU-2 Mailing List'
Subject: Re: [MU-2 list] Chicago Visit
I’ve been very happy at GYY. It’s extremely easy to get into the city from there.
Sandy
From: Mu2list [mailto:mu2list-bounces@mailman.mu-2aopa.com (mu2list-bounces@mailman.mu-2aopa.com)] On Behalf Of Dave Klain
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 3:10 PM
To: MU-2 Mailing List
Subject: [MU-2 list] Chicago Visit
Looking to go to Chicago in a few weeks to take my son to visit some schools downtown. When I lived there years ago, based plane at Waukegan (KUGN) but we lived up by Gurnee. Since downtown access is the goal, I'm looking at other potential airports.
Calls to PWK and MDW reveal some pretty high fees ($100/night, etc.) even for CAA members. GYY seems to be fee-free but a bit of a drive to downtown.
Any recommendation from those who live in the area or fly in to Chicago regularly.
thanks,
Dave
Quote:
_____________________________________________
Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail and any attachments are
intended only for use by the individual or entity named herein
and may contain legally privileged or confidential information. If
you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby
notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this
e-mail or of any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you have
received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify the
sender at Whitaker Chalk Swindle & Schwartz PLLC by
telephone at (817) 878-0500 or return e-mail, do not read it and
permanently delete the original. ------- Thank You.
-
Attachment: image001.jpg
(Size: 4.88KB, Downloaded 436 times)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Chicago Visit [message #12896] |
Thu, 08 January 2015 15:32 |
John DenDekker
Messages: 49
Registered: September 2011
Location: Smyrna, TN
|
Member |
|
|
My recommendation is JA Air Center at ARR. It’s a little further out but as long as you don’t hit the roads during rush hour it’s a straight in shot to downtown via 88.
The facility is first class as is the staff.
John DenDekker
http://www.carpenteravionics.com
From: Mu2list [mailto:mu2list-bounces@mailman.mu-2aopa.com] [b]
Carpenter Avionics has been supporting MU2's for 30 years. We maintain full bench capabilities for most MU2 original equipment including autopilots. We are proud of our reputation as MU2 avionics experts and are anxious to help keep yours in top shape.
|
|
|
|
| Chicago Visit [message #12897] |
Thu, 08 January 2015 15:32 |
Scott Dann
Messages: 329
Registered: April 2011
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Dave,
Your only real choices now that our former Mayor Daley closed Meigs Field are Gary, IN (KGYY) really not to far, Midway (KMDW) fairly close but busy and expensive, Chicago Executive (KPWK formerly known as Palwaukee), KARR (Aurora, IL) pretty far, DuPage (KDPA) pretty far or Waukegan (KUGN) really far. Airnav or your contract fuel provider can give you current pricing. There really are not great close in alternatives.
Scott Dann
From: "Dave Klain" <dave@klain.net>
To: "MU-2 Mailing List" <mu2list@mailman.mu-2aopa.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2015 2:09:56 PM
Subject: [MU-2 list] Chicago Visit
Looking to go to Chicago in a few weeks to take my son to visit some schools downtown. When I lived there years ago, based plane at Waukegan (KUGN) but we lived up by Gurnee. Since downtown access is the goal, I'm looking at other potential airports.
Calls to PWK and MDW reveal some pretty high fees ($100/night, etc.) even for CAA members. GYY seems to be fee-free but a bit of a drive to downtown.
Any recommendation from those who live in the area or fly in to Chicago regularly.
thanks,
Dave
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Chicago Visit [message #12900] |
Thu, 08 January 2015 16:32 |
Brett Meares
Messages: 109
Registered: April 2011
|
Senior Member |
|
|
|
Dave: On of my daughters attended a Chicago area college. Tried various options over the years, would recommend GRYY and taking train into town. Brett
|
|
|
|
| Chicago Visit [message #12901] |
Thu, 08 January 2015 16:41 |
joncarlson
Messages: 516
Registered: April 2011
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Like others, my Chicago visit with my family was to GYY. Jet Center staff drove us over to the train and picked us up on the return, it was an easy ride into downtown. Check the train schedules to see if they comport with your schedule. We were tourists at the time, so depending on your specific plans a car might be easier, but it was all reasonably hassle free flying in and out of GYY.
-Jon C.
From: Mu2list [mailto:mu2list-bounces@mailman.mu-2aopa.com] On Behalf Of Dave Klain
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 12:10 PM
To: MU-2 Mailing List
Subject: [MU-2 list] Chicago Visit
Looking to go to Chicago in a few weeks to take my son to visit some schools downtown. When I lived there years ago, based plane at Waukegan (KUGN) but we lived up by Gurnee. Since downtown access is the goal, I'm looking at other potential airports.
Calls to PWK and MDW reveal some pretty high fees ($100/night, etc.) even for CAA members. GYY seems to be fee-free but a bit of a drive to downtown.
Any recommendation from those who live in the area or fly in to Chicago regularly.
thanks,
Dave
-Jon C.
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Chicago Visit [message #12918] |
Fri, 09 January 2015 03:44 |
Brett Meares
Messages: 109
Registered: April 2011
|
Senior Member |
|
|
Dave: Daughter attended University of Chicago. When we would visit, a stay in town was the norm rather than attempting a visit to the Hyde Park area.... Beware of parking if you do rent a car, can end up costing as much as a hotel. Uber also works extremely well in that area.
Daughter absolutely fell in love with Chicago area, in NYC grad school but still prefers the second city and visits when able. Brett
|
|
|
|
Search
Help
Members
Login
Home
