Ascension FBO Network (KPWK)

$130 facility charge, plus $80/night for an overnight SR22

They charged a $380 ramp fee for an 560. Waive: 210G

Before choosing Ascension, I telephoned ahead to check what the charges would be. Sometimes charges are quite wild at busier, corporate airports. Was informed that landing fees for my plane, M500, would be waived with 30 gallon fuel purchase. I utilized CAA, which made the fuel cost fair. Impressive lobby, personnel was cordial and useful. I would suggest this FBO.

New name - Ascension

This FBO is now called Ascension -- changed from Hawthorne last week (sold to private equity). Brand new sign and everything. Pleasant staff and good facilities!

They wanted a $100 facility fee, plus $70 per night for an A36.

Not CAA anymore, Atlantic is the CAA now. Front desk and line are good. Best you double-check the fees. Even tenants get charged for a GPU now.

This is *not* Hawthorne. Those were good folks. Never a ramp fee for locally based pilots. Support for events. They were part of the GA community. Recently taxied up to their empty ramp to drop off my GM. 6 line people swarmed my plane like a carjacking. Cones, chocks, and one guy to stand in front of the plane to make sure ramp fee paid. Said, "go pay your ramp fee inside." Ok, fine. $120 for a piston single? Definitely not Hawthorne any more. Never again.

Just phoned to inquire about arriving to drop off one traveler in a single engine Cessna and was informed that would be $130 if I did not buy fuel. We have utilized this facility multiple times before in the corporate jet I operate and consistently received fine service but was astonished to learn they would charge so much for a drop off in a single engine.

Terrific people at Hawthorne-- been stopping there for ages. Unfortunately, corporate has unofficially decided to discourage single engine pistons. Overnight fee now $80/night for a tie down in a C210. Staff felt bad, but of course not their call. They did me a solid, and charged me half ($40/nt). Call in advance and they will tell you the latest. I’m told that John the overnight manager may have some flexibility- but you will need to call in advance of arrival.