A Fixed Base Operator (also known as Fixed Base of Operation), or FBO, is a service center at an airport that may be a private enterprise or may be a department of the municipality that the airport serves.

The services offered by an FBO may include any of the following:

• Aircraft fueling and oil dispensing
• Aircraft parking, tie-down and hangar storage.
• Airframe, power plant and accessory service.
• Radio, avionics and instrument service.
• Air charter or aircraft rental.
• Flight training.
• Ground services, such as
  • Aircraft towing
  • Baggage handling
  • Glycol deicing
  • Power starts
  • Air Starts
  • Lavatory services
  • Potable water
  • Aircraft cleaning
  • Cabin supplies

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See also

• Airport
• List of aviation topics

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External links

• AirNav list of FBOs - List of FBOs serving U.S. airports, with their contact information and lists of services offered
• RSVPair Airports & Planes - A look up tool for aircraft throughout the world.
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