The Cost of the Climb
For private pilots and small flight schools, the cost of 100LL (low lead) aviation fuel dictates how often they can fly. Prices at Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) vary wildly; an airport 20 miles away might suddenly receive a cheap bulk delivery and slash their prices by a dollar a gallon.
Planning the Refuel
Pilots will often plan their cross-country routes specifically to land at the cheapest fuel pump.
- FBO Scraping: Track the self-serve pump prices listed on specific regional airport websites.
- Volume Discounts: Monitor for weekend specials where FBOs waive ramp fees if you purchase a certain number of gallons.
Automating Flight Planning with kAIros
Set up kAIros to poll the fuel prices of every airport within a 100-mile radius. Have the AI alert you if a self-serve pump drops below your target price, allowing you to fly over, top off the tanks of your Cessna, and fly back while saving hundreds of dollars.