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by sowbug 2122 days ago
A typical small airport might have a 2,500-foot runway, and you never want to come anywhere close to using all that up. It's often desirable to use small airports that are closer to your origin and destination, which could save several hours of travel time before takeoff and after landing. Usually there's also less air traffic to contend with, no landing fees, and cheaper aircraft parking.