Ridgeland - Claude Dean Airport (3J1)

There seems to be a serious lack of basic aviation knowledge at this airport, including understanding of routine airport operations and standard practices. The fees are honestly ridiculous-higher than anywhere else in the region and completely disconnected from reality. Hilton Head and Savannah are both less expensive and offer better amenities. I also overheard some distasteful comments about corporate pilots.

Fuel prices seem to be different every single day!

I seldom post reviews but today made me quite angry. Arrived in a Pilatus PC-12NG at 0750am. Their opening time is 0800. I purchased $2000 worth of jet fuel and was billed an extra $200 after hours charge since they assisted me before 8am. If this policy had been shared beforehand, I would have gladly paid the $200 and gotten fuel at another location. I will not be touching down here again.

NO Self service is available. Management made the independent supplier depart the airfield.

Fuel pumps have been down for 2 weeks

I'd recommend finding out about the ramp fees before you get there. For a rural, uncontrolled airfield without instrument approaches, the different charges feel much higher than average, particularly for piston aircraft.

Set up a rental car through Enterprise with FBO delivery. It was supposed to arrive Saturday for a Sunday pickup, but the delivery never showed up-and Enterprise is closed on Sundays. I asked whether the crew car could take the pax to the resort; the FBO worker said he had to check with his manager first, and the manager didn’t answer "because it’s Sunday." Ended up searching online for a private driver since there were no Ubers available. Turned into a 2 hr ordeal.

Came in January in a Falcon 900LX. Good service. Fine FBO. Good staff.

They finally got self-serve, but its only accessible during business hours

Sky-Blue Aviation is the county run FBO at 3J1. The management is rude & difficult. They will not allow piston planes to be tied-down on the ramp if you are transient, and they do not offer 24 hour self serve. They offer full service fuel, but the hours are sporadic & they request you give them a 24 hour notice of your arrival for fuel. I recommend going elsewhere for a more hassle free service.