The Picky Airport Parker

**AirVenture** · 11-22-2012, 11:39 PM

Well it doesn't look like I'm going to be able to bum a ride to the airport (DFW), so my baby is going to sit in airport parking for 7-days.

I'm not too concerned about hail. What concerns me is bird crap. Is it worth the extra money for covered parking? It's about $40 more for the week. However, depending on the structure it may lead to birds loitering around which defeats the purpose.

My car has a 3-week old detail job with two coats of Ultima Paint Guard Plus and a coat of Wolfgang Fuzion.

Any thoughts?

**Vegas Transplant** · 11-23-2012, 06:06 AM

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**AirVenture** · 11-23-2012, 06:15 AM

Good idea, but a little pricey when you live out in the boondocks

**Vegas Transplant** · 11-23-2012, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by AirVenture

Well it doesn't look like I'm going to be able to bum a ride to the airport (DFW), so my baby is going to sit in airport parking for 7-days.

I'm not too concerned about hail. What concerns me is bird crap. Is it worth the extra money for covered parking? It's about $40 more for the week. However, depending on the structure it may lead to birds loitering around which defeats the purpose.

My car has a 3-week old detail job with two coats of Ultima Paint Guard Plus and a coat of Wolfgang Fuzion.

Any thoughts?

Originally Posted by AirVenture

Good idea, but a little pricey when you live out in the boondocks

Starting to see a pattern.

You have to weigh your options. $$$ or possible etchings. It's your car.

**AirVenture** · 11-23-2012, 08:50 AM

I'd gladly pay too if I knew the parking structure wouldn't end up being worse. A lot of times the ceiling rafters end up being bird sanctuaries. I guess I'll just have to try it out and see!

**FUNX650** · 11-23-2012, 09:20 AM

Unlike, for instance, luggage/baggage surcharges...

-Bird crap is just one of the many "contaminates"...
(like jet fuel, door-dingers, petty/grand-theft auto participants)...
That's offered as: No extra charges...when parking at an Airport...
whether it be 'covered' or open.

I'm with VT:

Originally Posted by Vegas Transplant

Starting to see a pattern.

You have to weigh your options. $$$ or possible etchings. It's your car.

Another way I'd like to say it is:
-Taxi there...
-Confirm a plan to bum a ride back

Bob

**y8s** · 11-23-2012, 09:47 AM

I would take the open air risk BUT I would make sure to park far far away from any trees, lamp posts, or structures.

I have read a few places that many birds poop just before or just after takeoff to lighten their load before a flight. Consider that when parking. Anywhere birds can hang out is a place they'll have a more dense poop radius.

So no parking near trees, posts, tall SUVs with roof racks...

**david79z28** · 11-23-2012, 11:03 AM

I use remote covered parking with a shuttle service. No dings, bombs, etc.

The parking spot and park n fly are a couple I use in Dallas.

In Dallas you seldom return to the same terminal you left from. So the curbside pick up is a plus...

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**GSKR** · 10-11-2016, 06:04 AM

I don't think bird crap will ruin your car paint in a week.Worst case scenario if it deos may need a little polishing in those areas.Give uber a shot.my wife went to md Anderson in Houston ,from airport by cab to hotel was 80.00 uber going back to airport was 25.00 it's a no brainer.