RampReady Launches Free iPhone App for Pre-Arrival FBO Service Requests
Why It MattersPre-arrival digital coordination between pilots and FBOs moves ramp planning off phone calls and radio, standardising how smaller airports and service providers receive and confirm demand.
RampReady has launched a free iPhone application that lets general aviation pilots request fuel, ramp parking, hangar space and line services from FBOs before they arrive. Pilots can use the app to review fuel prices, ramp fees, hangar rates and the minimum fuel volume required to waive facility fees, and the platform includes photos of each participating facility.
Pilots select their destination FBO, choose the services they need and submit the request. Once the FBO confirms it, the pilot receives a mobile notification and can message the front desk and line crew directly in the app to pass on updated arrival times or last-minute requests. "I built it to bring visibility to the ramp on what pilots actually need and want, so everyone is informed when they show up," said Josiah Saxe, founder of RampReady.
On the FBO side, incoming requests appear in a dashboard showing aircraft details, arrival times, fuel orders and parking needs, along with automated flight tracking powered by Flightradar24. FBOs not yet registered on the platform receive requests by email with a one-tap confirmation option.
