After being closed for three decades, the Taylor Flat Airstrip in Utah is officially open again, thanks to the collaborative efforts of volunteers from the Recreational Aviation Foundation and Utah Back Country Pilots.
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New Hangars in the Works at KSOP
Moore County Airport has officially broken ground on two new corporate hangars, marking a milestone in its ongoing expansion.
Pilots, Airport Advocates Request Fair Hearing on Burke Lakefront Airport
Advocates for Burke Lakefront Airport are urging the Cleveland City Council to schedule a public hearing regarding the mayor’s proposed closure of the facility.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Erected at KRYV
The 80%-scale replica of the Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., was dedicated Memorial Day 2026 at Watertown Municipal Airport in Wisconsin.
Spirit Sky Club Opens at KSUS
The $13 million Spirit Sky Club has officially opened at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport, reimagining the traditional country club model for aviators.
Picture of the Day: Leading The Way Home
Richard Blamer submitted this photo and note: “Flying into Geauga County Airport (7G8) in Ohio on a night training flight in a PA-28-181. The LED lights on the new taxiway and runway lights blend with the glass in the panel, leading the way home.”
New Tower In the Works for KISM
The City of Kissimmee has secured a $10 million federal grant through the FAA Contract Tower Program to build a new air traffic control tower at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM), replacing the airport’s aging facility built in 1997.
New Bill Proposes Ban on ADS-B Landing Fees in New York
New York lawmakers have introduced a Senate bill aimed at prohibiting the practice of charging ADS-B landing fees to general aviation aircraft.
NTSB Recommends FAA Update Runway Condition Assessment Matrix
Following investigations into 11 runway overrun accidents, the NTSB has issued three safety recommendations to the FAA to update its runway condition assessment matrix for heavy rainfall.