Well established F.B.O. (Airport service business) on County owned Airport. Business shows good cash flow and serves General Aviation traffic as well as private and charter jet traffic. Currently offers AvGas & Jet A fuel sales, Aircraft Maintenance, Flight Instruction, Aircraft Rental as well as Charter Flights. Building contains 60x80 hanger with bi-fold door, lobby, kitchen, office areas, restrooms, class training area and lg storage room. + rental income. adj land also leased for future expansion

Additional Information (this information provided by PMRE)

Business offering:
Well established, Fixed Base Operation (FBO) located on Beaverhead County Airport property about five miles outside of Dillon, Montana. Physical improvements include both owned and leased buildings, all on lands leased from Beaverhead County Airport Board. This active business shows excellent income history and even greater income potential. The current owners have been serving this bustling tourist driven air travel area for over 8 years. Average annual sales for the periods 2005, 2006 and 2007 are around $670,000. Detailed financial information is available to qualified interests upon submission of Confidentiality Agreement. Dillon Flying Service is the only FBO located at this airport and offers a full line of services, including fueling, maintenance and repair, air charter, flight instruction and related services. Clients include local based aviators as well as ever increasing charter operators from throughout North America and Canada.

Additional Information:
Included in the offering is a large, 60’x80’ Service Hangar with adjoining 25’ x 60’ office and lounge complex. The service hangar is well insulated and heated. Front access is exceptional with a bi-fold door running the full length of the hangar. Attached to the hangar is the office space providing ample area for pilots and staff. The office area comprises of two levels and has two separate offices, a gated reception area, pilot’s lounge, kitchenette, restrooms with showers, parts room, student teaching area, an unfinished storage room and abundant parking area . These owned improvements are situated on 6,480sf of land leased from the Beaverhead County Airport Board. An adjoining land lease consisting of 4,485sf of bare land is available for expansion of the service hangar area. Additional leased improvements include an additional hangar, residential/commercial building and more.

The personal property inventory included in this offering includes a 1974 Cessna 172 used for student flight training, a 3,000 gallon Jet A fuel truck, a 1,200 gallon Av gas truck, two courtesy vehicles, a Clark 120 tug and a MD3 ground power unit (GPU) plus much more. See personal property inventory sheet in brochure addendum.

Existing Fixed Base Operator Agreement, Dillon Airport Land and/or Building Lease Agreements and FAA Air Carrier Certificate shall transfer to purchaser at closing, in accordance with their terms and conditions. Copies of the existing Lease Agreements, Operator Agreements and Certificate are available at the listing office.

Area Information:
Dillon, population 4,342 according to the 2000 census, is the county seat of Beaverhead County. Dillon began as a shipping point for the surrounding mining camps to Utah with the connection of the Northern and Union Pacific Railroads. Sheep and cattle were introduced to this agricultural community & Dillon became the largest wool shipping point in Montana in the late 1860's. Agriculture remains the predominant industry supported by the area’s recreational tourism.

The surrounding area is rich in historical landmarks including the states first territorial capital, Bannack located approximately thirty miles South West and the Big Hole Battlefield located approximately 64 miles North West of Dillon, Montana. In 1805 the Lewis & Clark Expedition traveled through the area which Sacajawea recognized as her tribes summer camp & was reunited with her tribe and brother. Numerous trail sites dot the area including the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Park in nearby Twin Bridges (30 miles north), Beaverhead Rock (15 miles north) and Camp Fortunate (20 miles south) near the Clark Canyon Reservoir.

Dillon offers a considerable array of commercial, institutional and social enterprises including, grocery, banks, auto-dealers, movie theater, churches, restaurants, hotels, & taverns. Barrett Memorial Hospital offers a large range of medical & specialist services to Dillon & surrounding area residents. Two long term elderly care facilities are also located in Dillon. The education system includes two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The higher education system was established in 1892 with The Montana Normal College now called University of Montana-Western. Private aircraft service is available at the Dillon Airport with a 6,500 ft paved strip. Expanded international commercial air services are available in Butte (65 miles north) and Bozeman (110 miles east).

At an elevation of approximately 5,096 ft., Dillon maintains a moderate climate with annual average precipitation of 10 inches although recent years have brought a decline of precipitation to Southwest Montana in general. The nearby Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest which is home to numerous mountain ranges, creeks and spotted with mountain lakes, gives access to literally thousands of acres of public lands for all types of recreational enjoyment including hiking, hunting, fishing, cross-country & downhill skiing, camping, backpacking and more! Located approximately nine miles from the property is Clark Canyon Reservoir which expands the recreational activities to boating, jet skiing & water skiing.

Recreation:
The FBO offering is situated within reasonable distances of some of the most diverse recreational attributes of the region. The nearby Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is home to numerous mountain ranges, rivers and spotted with mountain lakes, and gives access to literally thousands of acres of public lands for all types of recreational enjoyment including hiking, hunting, fishing, cross-country & downhill skiing, camping, backpacking and more! Within a half hour of the property, is a sensational downhill skiing at Maverick Mountain in Polaris or Lost Trail Pass just one hour away near Wisdom. Just minutes away, is some of the best stream fishing that Montana has to offer on Grasshopper Creek or try the premier trout waters of the Big Hole or Beaverhead Rivers. Clark Canyon Reservoir, located south of Dillon allows boating activities and is used for year round fishing.

The area attracts numerous tourists and pilots from across the country. Most visitors come for all the fabulous recreation Montana has to offer and others come for the airports themselves. In the past few years, Beaverhead County Airport as well as many of the neighboring airports have held huge crowd attending events such as fly-ins and air shows.

Price: $790,000

Terms: Cash / New Financing



For additional information or to schedule
A viewing appointment of this property contact:
Frank Colwell, Managing Broker
Agent cell #406.596.1076 ● Office: 406.684.5686 ● Fax: 406.684.5687
106 N. Main Street/P.O. Box 400 ● Twin Bridges, Montana 59754

Kim Mancoronal, Sales Associate
Agent cell #406.660.1331 ● Office: 406.683.2703 ● Fax: 406.683.4147
449 Schuler Lane/P.O. Box 1352 ● Dillon, Montana 59725

Specs

• Address:

  2400 Airport Road

• MLS #:

  154604

• Status:

  Active

• Type:

  Business Only

• detailed location:

  Beaverhead County 7B

• prst use:

  Service Business

• road frontage:

  Yes

• year built:

  1981

• zoning:

  Other