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Mississippi via Grand Rapids, MI - New Smyrna Beach, FL
 * following the Mississippi River from Chicago to New Orleans
 * airports enroute - list of possible stops - fuel, overnight, state
 * [|maps]

[|Google Earth route - more or less] down the Mississippi is approx 1900 miles
 * 12 states - MI, IN, IA, IL, MO, KY, TN, AR, MS, LA, AL, FL
 * 3-4 days if the weather cooperates, could be more
 * approximate 200 gallons of fuel

airports along the intended route from Grand Haven MI to New Smyrna Beach, FL to follow the Mississippi River. Starting with the Illinois River east of Peoria, through St Louis to New Orleans and back to New Smyrna Beach.

We want to land someplace in as many states as possible along the rivers. Dividing it up in to 3 sections would be helpful.
 * Mississippi - east side
 * Mississippi - west side
 * New Orleans to Florida

Start with a map or atlas
 * find towns and cities about 100 miles apart on your section of the route
 * find nearby airport information
 * fill out airport summary information

Airports * [|AirNav] * [|SkyVector]
 * identifier / location / full name
 * distance from Grand Haven (3GM), lat / long
 * west / east of Mississippi
 * runways - paved, length
 * tower, communication, navigation aids
 * ground services - fuel - full/self-serve, food, restrooms
 * restaurant, hotel - on airport, distance

follow the rivers kankakee > illinois - peoria > mississippi - st louis - memphis - new orleans > new smyrna beach




 * Grand Haven, MI**
 * 3GM Grand Haven Memorial Airpark Grand Haven, Michigan, USA
 * http://www.airnav.com/airport/3GM
 * From 3GM - 0 nautical miles
 * side of Mississippi - East


 * Elevation: 603.8 ft.
 * From city: 2 miles SE of GRAND HAVEN, MI
 * Airport use: Open to the public
 * Control tower: no
 * CTAF/UNICOM: 122.7 * WX ASOS at MKG (8 nm N): PHONE 231-798-1317
 * Fuel available: 100LL - SELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HR WITH CREDIT CARD.
 * Runway 9/27 * Dimensions: 3752 x 75 ft. * Surface: asphalt, in good condition
 * Runway 18/36 * Dimensions: 2058 x 60 ft. * Surface: asphalt, in good condition
 * Where to Stay: EST WESTERN BEACON INN 1.4 72-120 * DAYS INN GRAND HAVEN 1.4 85-95


 * New Smyrna Beach, FL**
 * KEVB New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport
 * http://www.airnav.com/airport
 * From 3GM - 876 nautical miles
 * side of Mississippi - East


 * Elevation: 10.4 ft.
 * From city: 3 miles NW of NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL
 * Airport use: Open to the public
 * Control tower: yes
 * CTAF: 119.675 * UNICOM: 122.95 * ATIS: 124.625 * WX AWOS-3: 124.625 (386-409-4705) * NEW SMYRNA BEACH GROUND: 121.325 [0700-2200]
 * Fuel available: 100LL JET-A
 * Runway 7/25 * Dimensions: 5000 x 75 ft. * Surface: asphalt, in good condition
 * Runway 11/29 * Dimensions: 4319 x 100 ft. * Surface: asphalt, in good condition
 * Runway 2/20 * Dimensions: 4000 x 100 ft. * Surface: asphalt, in fair condition
 * FBO, Fuel Providers, and Aircraft Ground Support - fuel, cafe (6am-2pm)
 * Where to Eat: Lost Lagoon - on airport
 * Where to Stay: HAMPTON INN NEW SMYRNA BEACH 3.1 119-139 * INN ON THE AVENUE BED & BREAKFAST 3.2 149-169


 * Massey Ranch**
 * X50 New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA Massey Ranch Airpark
 * http://www.airnav.com/airport/X50