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Anyone fly there? Hotels for crew? Where did you stop for customs?

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Can't help with hotel info as I didn't stay but Page has to be one of the most scenic airports in the US if not North America. The approach plate should have a warning about the risk of being distracted by the views on the way in!
Do not roll off the end of runway 33 as it will be a wild ride all the way down into the Colorado River.
Runway 07/25 is weight restricted to 12,500 lbs, even as a taxiway.
Denver Center frequency (127.55) works on the ground to cancel and pick up your clearance (FSS RCO on 122.6, as well as phone number direct to Denver Center, published as back-ups in the A/FD).
Lake Powell Jet Center has a nice ramp and FBO (big, dark brown building towards the south end of the airport; look for the compass rose on Google Earth) with a follow-me golf cart that monitors the Unicom frequency.
Not too busy of an airport but there can be a few sightseeing tour helicopters in and out so be mindful of that.
Hope one day to be able to spend some time there to explore. Enjoy!
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Wonderful thank you for the info, we are staying for a week and I have done some research and there are some crazy trails runs and other scenic things to see. I found accommodations around Powell lake should be sweet. Still trying to figure where we will clear without too much of a delay. Cheers
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Roughly, where are you coming from? East, central or west side of the country?
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I'd clear in Colorado Springs, or Omaha depending on range.

Home2Suites is a nice, comfortable stay. Plus its right next to the golf course.

Have a fun and safe trip!
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East, we were thinking Rochester or Buffalo?
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Definitely worth the drive to Zion national park if you have the time. The hike up to Angels Landing is unreal, just watch your step, sadly that trail claims a few lives every year. If you want to make a couple days of Zion there is a nice springhill suites near the park entrance, it gets a little pricey on weekends though.
Omaha makes for a quick and easy customs
stop, if winds favour a route a little farther north Green Bay is quick as well
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South Bend (KSBN) is good but check with the FBO’s to see if they can fuel you at Customs as it is located at the terminal (southeast corner).
Pontiac (KPTK) has been the quickest clearance I’ve ever done. Not sure about fuelling on the Customs ramp.
Buffalo is good and Rochester is as well, but not always available outside normal hours.
Erie (KERI) is another relatively good option.
Cleveland (KCLE) clears at the terminal but you need to taxi to the FBO for fuel.

Warning. Do not use Philadelphia (KPHL) unless it is your only option and you have an extra hour to clear. Due to bickering over office size, Customs will meet you on the FBO ramp but then make you take the FBO shuttle to the terminal to get passports scanned. 5-10 minute drive each way (sometimes longer if traffic is a nightmare) and it’s a bit of a hike to get to the Customs hall. And if they are short staffed, you could face long delays just waiting for Customs to show up at the FBO because they are clearing commercial flights at the terminal.
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Thank You all for the help!

While we are on the topic has anyone of your companies explored US pre clearance in Canada, like the hockey teams or airlines do it, for private flights?

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No advantage having pre-clearance. Still need to fly to an airport with customs available.
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