Scheduled to open in mid-October 2025, the project includes 46 private hangars and an exclusive tenant-only Pilot’s Lounge.
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Picture of the Day: At rest
Ken Killian submitted this photo and note: “Auburn Municipal Airport (S50) in Washington at at rest on warm summer evening.”
Grant awarded to study backcountry airstrips
Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) Liaison Wendy Lessig has been awarded a grant to help fund five studies on backcountry airstrips in Utah on Bureau of Land Management land.
Community celebration planned at SMO
The Spirit of Santa Monica presents Douglas Day 2025, a free community celebration honoring Santa Monica’s legacy of aviation innovation and community resilience on Sept. 21.
Proposed ADS-B bill will harm aviation
Just hearing the words “landing fee” makes some pilots angry. But that reveals a misunderstanding of financial operations at general aviation airports, according to one airport manager.
Picture of the Day: Flying over the airport
Katie Smith sent in this photo with a note: “Took this photo as I was in the back seat of our Aero Commander 100 Darter (flight trainer/rental). Airport is Cushing Municipal Airport (KCUH) in Oklahoma. Tanks and runway in view along with the hangars, of which one is our maintenance shop hanger. Such a great view.”
A contract for safety
Many people — including those in aviation — rarely recognize how big a part of the ATC system contract air control towers represent.
Atlantic Aviation expands into Big Sky Country
Atlantic Aviation has expanded its nationwide FBO network to 106 locations with the addition of its first in Montana at Glacier Park International Airport (KGPI) in Kalispell.
Living the dream
Crosswinds-Wilson Airport (SC37) is home for Jim and Eileen Wilson, owners of four antique aircraft and a country flying spread most people who love general aviation would consider the epitome of living the dream.