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Setting A Course For Comfort Food

Airport restaurants offer family fare in many flavors.

Wood-fired treats at Fairbanks International Airport [Courtesy: East Ramp Wood-Fired Pizza]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Airport restaurants serve as a primary motivator for pilots planning trips, offering diverse culinary experiences that make flying more appealing for both pilots and their companions.
  • The article showcases a variety of unique airport dining destinations across the U.S., from Crosswinds Restaurant in Arizona to C.J. Cannon’s in Florida, highlighting their specific menus and atmospheres.
  • These establishments offer a wide range of fare, including classic breakfast dishes, wood-fired pizza, aviation-themed meals, and Southern comfort food, often with views of airport operations.
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Food has long ranked among the top motivators for pilots planning trips. Whether we are searching for the perfect $100 hamburger or something a bit more creative, there are so many airport restaurants across the country that we may never run out of potential destinations.

I have also found that a savory meal is a great incentive for convincing family members and friends to climb into a little airplane and fly for a couple of hours. I find airport eateries to be reliable sources of good food, and a little research can uncover real gems with inspiring menus that will help take your mind off the price of avgas.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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