I haven't been there since all the snow started, but I have been there
several times over the last year or so. There is a group of really nice
guys who split time between Bader and two or three other south Jersey
fields. Someone is generally there 9-5, but not every day, so you can
call them to find out their schedule (the number is on AirNav or AOPA -
South Jersey Air). The runways get swept for debris (dropped by seagulls)
once a week, and so if you get there the right day, they are very clean.

They charge a small landing fee ($5 for a 172) when they are there, but
they're not always there...

The field is fenced in, but last time I was there, you could walk in and
out any time. I had heard there was a vandalism problem a few years back,
when the FBO wasn't servicing the place. But now that they are back, it
seems to have been resolved. (I wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't
sponsored by their previous Mayor who had a bug up his ass for GA). I
have left a plane there overnight without any problem.

There are cabs that listen to the CTAF, so if you request it on callup
they will meet you there... "Bader Unicom, Cessna is 10 miles to the
north, inbound, for advisories. Will need a taxi after we land." (It's
not FAA language, but if you keep it short no one seems to mind - it's
done all the time!) In fact, the last time I was there, a cab was waiting
even though I hand't asked for it!

Even if you land and there is no cab waiting for you outside the gate,
they have phone numbers posted on the trailer on the field so you can
call one if your cell is charged. If not, you have to walk a bit to the
brown building to the left of the baseball field, where they also have
offices (and bathrooms)... Or you can walk straight out to the McDonalds
or other restaurants on Black Horse Pike. It's not bad when it's not -7F!

The cab ride to the casinos is quick and cheap. As far as staying there,
I haven't done it - I fly to Bader because I do business with the
newspaper there... I'm not sure of your (or your wife's) tastes vs. your
budget, but you can get a clean and comfortable bed for $69 or so with
(IIRC) a free shuttle at a place like the Ramada Inn if you don't want to
stay right in the casino. You can even see the airport from your room if
you are on the right side of the building!

Good luck!

"Mark S Conway" wrote in news:H6BQb.110271
$Rc4.794519@attbi_s54:

Hey gang... just wondering if anyone's been here.
The wife and i want to do an overnighter in the city
and was wondering how the services and security are?
I went to Airnav.Com and checked out some comments.
Some good, some bad...
Any help is greatly appreciated.

Mark, N3165P, Apache Driver