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Let us help you find the best fuel prices
The fuel price map is part of the AOPA Airport Directory. You simply start by searching for an airport ID, name, city, or state and make sure you have the type of fuel selected in the fuel section: 100LL, Jet A, alternatives? Then a map will be displayed showing fuel prices centered around the city you initially searched for. You can drag the map around or zoom in and out to see other areas.
Fuel prices are color-coded based on relative price to those currently shown on the map: Green is the lowest third, yellow the middle third, and red the highest third.
Every time you reposition the map or zoom in or out, the color-coding assignments are reevaluated based on all the prices that are currently in view. The color-coding is dynamic, based on what area you are looking at and how many prices are on the map at that time.
At AOPA we are constantly working to update your membership benefits; in the latest version of our airport directory, the fuel price map is easier to find and more intuitive for users. 
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Most aircraft in the general aviation fleet were designed to operate with fuel formulated to prevent damaging engine detonation that can result in a sudden engine failure. For decades, a lead-based additive has been the solution to get the high octane needed to prevent detonation. Finding a suitable substitute that doesn’t contain lead has been challenging. However, in recent years there has been progress, and the industry is committed to finding an alternative. The industry is working on a smart transition toward a 100-octane unleaded solution that will work for the entire GA fleet. Cost is one element of the issue that is being discussed as companies work to commercialize their fuels. A slightly higher price for unleaded fuel may be offset by lower maintenance costs. To contact AOPA regarding this issue, email us at [email protected].
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