SSI - St Simons Island

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Southern Soul BBQ is off the end of Runway 4, a short walk up the sidewalk from the FBO. There are other restaurants in the shopping center around it as well.
Fiddlers is a short drive from the FBO, offering local seafood, southern fare, and delicious cocktails with picturesque marsh views.

Southern Bell Villa is a pilot-owned beach house only a mile from the FBO. 4BR/4.5BA fully renovated home with private heated pool, fire pit, and just steps from the best beach on the island, East Beach. No pets. Alternatively, a Home2Suites hotel is located right next to the FBO.

Avis and Hertz car rentals are available in the FBO.

Last updated: 2024-05-01 19:48:38 EDT
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Piston aircraft should expect to park on the "distant" southeast portion of the ramp and ride a golf cart to the FBO terminal.

Last updated: 2023-03-31 10:41:21 EDT
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None for piston singles.

Last updated: 2023-12-12 02:04:25 EST
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Airport Statistics
Location: St Simons Island, GA
Elevation: 18ft
Sectional: Jacksonville
Activation date: Apr 1940
Fuel: 100LL, A, A+ (prices)
Runway 04/22: 5,584ft
Runway 16/34: 3,313ft
Access: Open to the public
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    Southern Soul BBQ (http://www.southernsoulbbq.com/) is a 5-minute walk from the FBO, and a great place to stop. If you have longer, grab a crew car and head in to downtown St. Simons. There are a variety of restaurants, and it’s also nice to walk along the water and check out the lighthouse.

    Created almost 2 years ago (2023-03-31 14:39:59 UTC)
    Helpful count: 2
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