FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1.How long does it take to mow the place?
Ans: 10 - 15 hours

2. Who pays for all this and do we make money?
Ans:  We pay for everything out of our pockets and are looking for ways to make money. Note - we do welcome donations.

3. How long is the runway?
ANS:  Long enough for anything with a tailwheel.

4. What's the biggest airplane that has landed here?
Ans:  A DC-3.

5. Do you live here?
ANS: Yes, it's great so don't screw it up.

6. Do you mind us landing here?
Ans: Not at all, it's certified public use, so you can.

7. Do you see any wildlife?
ANS:  There is just about everything here and we recommend you buzz the field once before you land.

8. What hours are you open?
ANS:  The runway is available for use 365 days a year - use your discretion for weather. Otherwise, we are here when we are here. If you are planning a special trip, it'd be wise to contact us before coming.

9. Do you ever get flooded?
ANS:  The flood water has never reached the runway. Even the Great Flood of 1937 crested approximately 15 feet below the runway elevation.

10. I'd like to come and visit . . . when is the best time to come?
ANS:  Of course . . . airplanes are welcome at anytime. If you are planning to drive in to see us, we recommend that you come during one of the events.  Sinful Sundays are a great choice.

11. Where did the name Lee Bottom come from?
ANS:  The airport is situated in a river bottom area along the Ohio River. The Lee family originally settled this area many moons ago and this particular bottom area was named after them - "Lee Bottom". Therefore, the airport is named after the geographic name given to the area in which it is situated.

12. Does the runway get soggy?
ANS:  The runway has a very slight slope to it to aid in drainage and the soil is loam - so it drains very well. We use the example of having 5 inches of rain at 3AM and we still had 250 planes land and take-off that day. But, again, please use your best judgment.

13. What do you have there?
ANS:  This is our favorite question because we know that you are asking 'what kind of airplanes are based here?'. But our answer is "A LOT OF GRASS". As for airplanes . . . well, it just depends but currently we are the only people with airplanes based here.

14. How much grass do you mow?
ANS:  We currently are mowing over 50 acres of grass.

12. Do you offer airplane rides?
ANS:  We do not currently have a formal ride business. However, we have had visiting pilots offer those that show a true interest in their planes and aviation to go for a ride.

13. I'm flying in to visit and would like to spend the night - what do you recommend?
ANS:  You might try our camping cabin situated on the field. If you are looking for a motel, we have had good luck with Comfort Inn  (812) 273-4443 and the Clifty Inn (a little more upscale) 877-925-4389. Both are about a 15 - 20 minute car ride and you would need to be sure you had transportation available.

15. Do you have a courtesy car?
ANS:  Not officially. . . If we are here and we happen to have a spare vehicle, we usually can let you take it into town; or sometimes, we are headed that way anyway and will drive you there. Enterprise Rental Car 812-265-6260 car will pick you up and take you to their location.

16. Is there a restaurant close by?
ANS:  A favorite of a lot of visiting aircraft is to bring a picnic basket and eat on our picnic tables or to throw out a blanket on the grass and eat under the wing of their plane. We are 7 miles (via car) away from Hanover and the nearest restaurant. Schedules permitting, we've been known to take people "into town" to eat.

17. Can I camp out with my plane?
ANS:  Yes . . . If you enjoy your stay and want to be sure the airport is around for others to enjoy, there is a contribution bucket on the porch.

16. Are there public restroom facilities?
ANS:  There is a small single restroom facility located South of our house. It also has a shower for those using the camping cabin or camping out.

16. Do you have fuel?
ANS:  Unfortunately, we do not. This is on our list of things to try to do. Note: During the fly-in in September, we usually have a fuel truck available.

17. Do you have overnight hangar space?
ANS:  This just depends. It would be best to contact us ahead of time.