====== Cedar Key, Florida / George T Lewis Airport / CDK ======


Cedar Key ([[http://www.airnav.com/airport/CDK|CDK]]) is a favorite fly-in spot that is alleged to have the shortest paved runway in Florida (2355 feet). Regardless, lots of coastal eateries in the airport vicinity. Just don't end up [[https://fl360aero.com/detail/pilot-of-a-sinking-beechcraft-bonanza-aircraft-was-rescued-off-the-coast-of-cedar-key-florida/768|like this guy]]. My landing was a little more successful.

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One thing I found when I landed was that there are only 4 tie-down spots on the small ramp. There was some space in the grass so plan accordingly.

When I landed Maria, one of the local golf cart drivers, was waiting at the fence. I've been told they listen to CTAF and show up at the airport when they hear a call. So definitely announce your intentions when getting close or in the pattern. Maria rode me into town for lunch. When I was done I called her and she came back to ride me back to the airport. The ride into town and back was $15. 

If you want your own golf cart then you can make arrangements in advance with Cedar Key Adventures. Call them at 727-410-2112 and they can have one ready for you when you land.

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Lot's of places to enjoy the day on Dock St.

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I enjoyed lunch at the Big Deck Bar & Grill. Service was quick and easy, and was a fun spot. There are also lots of other eateries on Dock St.

I saw a review on [[https://www.funplacestofly.com/funflydetails.asp?id=3302|FunPlacesToFly.com]] for a place called [[https://www.steamerscedarkey.com/|Steamers Seafood Restaurant]]. They say "Delicious restaurant in downtown Cedar Key, take a golf cart from the airport into down, it's a quick five minute drive. Make sure you try the tuxedo bomb for dessert!"

Review by Bob Baggerman \\
12/2021 \\
Updated 5/2024