Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport

Champion Aviation

Where Southern Hospitality Takes Flight

Nestled in Georgia's historic terminal building, we deliver red carpet service with a personal touch. From business jets to weekend flyers—every arrival deserves the Champion treatment.

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Lee Gilmer Memorial Gainesville, Georgia

Dawn to Dusk Full-service operations daily

24/7 Self-Serve 100LL available anytime

Phillips 66 Premium Jet-A & 100LL

Full Concierge Rentals, catering & more

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Our Story

Gainesville's Only Full-Service FBO

Located in the Historic Terminal Building, Champion Aviation has been the heart of general aviation in Northeast Georgia for generations. We're a locally operated FBO with a classic aviation atmosphere—focused on personal service, efficiency, and genuine Southern hospitality rather than corporate standardization.

Our team doesn't just fuel aircraft; we anticipate needs before you land. That's the Champion Advantage—a commitment to making every visit feel like coming home, not like passing through another chain.

Phillips 66 Partner

Premium fuel quality

Historic Terminal

Classic Georgia charm

365 Days

Self serve fuel

Personal Touch

We know your name

Champion Aviation pilot lounge with aviation memorabilia

What We Offer

Full-Service Excellence

Everything you need for a seamless experience—from touchdown to takeoff.

Aircraft Fueling

Phillips 66 Jet-A and 100LL delivered with care. Full-service from dawn to dusk, plus 24/7 self-serve 100LL for those late-night arrivals.

Ground Services

Professional towing, tie-down, and ramp parking for aircraft of all sizes.

Pilot Lounge

Comfortable facilities with satellite TV, flight planning, and complimentary refreshments.

Transportation

Rental car coordination and crew car available. Call ahead with your ETA so we can have everything ready when you arrive.

Concierge Services

Let us handle the details—hotel reservations, catering arrangements, transportation coordination, and anything else to make your trip seamless.

Pilot Reviews

What Pilots Are Saying

Don't take our word for it—hear from the aviators who've experienced the Champion difference.

Friendly, professional service from the moment I arrived. The front desk and management were genuinely welcoming and easy to work with. I ended up getting stuck due to a rare snowstorm, and the FBO staff went out of their way to make sure both my aircraft and I were taken care of. They were proactive, communicative, and clearly cared about doing the right thing during an unexpected situation. Great people, great service, and a great FBO. I would absolutely stop here again.

Morgan Cirrus SR22 Pilot

Amazing service. In a BE-58. The staff went well above and beyond. I called for a rental car, they set it up for me. They were waiting on me when I arrived, helped unload passengers and bags. The car was waiting on us! Thanks for the help. Will be back.

Forrest H. Baron BE-58

Was well taken care of moving our Cessna 310 out of the way of Milton. 10/10!

Coleman M. Cessna 310

Nice old school FBO. Staff is nice, courteous, and thoughtful. They let me take their crew car—it was a fun old Nissan pickup with a manual transmission. The building, equipment, and trucks all have a cool retro theme with lots of history.

Phillip M. Verified Pilot

The building, equipment, and trucks all have a cool retro theme with lots of history, so it's definitely worth a stop to check it out. From my experience, the staff go above and beyond to ensure you are taken care of.

Connor K. Verified Pilot

Current Pricing

Competitive Fuel Rates

Quality Phillips 66 aviation fuel at prices that make sense. Call for volume discounts.

Full Service

100LL Avgas

$7.49/gal

All taxes included

Self Service • 24/7

100LL Avgas

$6.49/gal

Available anytime

Full Service

Jet-A

$6.39/gal

All taxes included

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