I've never been to KAUG, but have flown to KLEW many times.

It's a very nice local airport, with a full-service FBO and a restaurant
on the field. Nice big runways for an airport in the middle of nowhere!


Plus if you're based in CDW, you can get to LEW without having to buy an
extra sectional...



Andrew Gideon wrote in
online.com:


Assuming no difficulties, I plan to do my commercial solo XC next
week. I originally chose KAUG as the 250+ plus point. I essentially
chose it from a list of places recommended by a local FBO, it being in
the right direction that I can visit some family in between.

But it is (according to airnav) 286 miles from my starting point
(KCDW). I noticed another airport that looks nice, KLEW, that's only
260 miles. 26 miles is no big deal, of course, but I'm wondering why
the FBO listed the further airport.

Alas, nobody there seems to remember why.

So...for people familiar with KLEW and/or KAUG: any recommendations or
insights?

- Andrew

P.S. It appears from the AF/D that I can reach departure from
the ground from both for a clearance (should I decide to
file), right?