The first phase of the 60,000-square-foot hangar complex is expected to be completed by early 2023.
Airport
VNY to host virtual career day
The two-hour program is designed to introduce high school students to the wide range of career opportunities in general aviation.
Pilot’s Bucket List: Landing on an ice runway
When you tell a pilot you’ve been to the Alton Bay Ice Runway in New Hampshire, they look at you a little different — it’s hard to tell if it’s a sign of respect or if they think you’re simply nuts. Maybe it’s a bit of both.
KRAL looks to the future
Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) in Southern California has everything in place to continue growing, from near-perfect weather to robust flight training operations to what some describe as the best cheeseburger in town.
Picture of the Day: Runway 18 closed, proceed to alternate
Mike Haraseviat submitted this photo and note: “This pelican was trying to fly into Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) in St. Petersburg, Florida, but forgot to check the NOTAMS. Perhaps the tower will let him circle to Runway 25.”
24-hour fuel now available at KCEK
New self-serve fuel tanks mean no matter what time you land at Crete Municipal Airport in Nebraska, you can fuel your airplane.
Plans to close KHTO delayed
“We are encouraged by the town’s willingness to delay and to remain engaged with aviation stakeholders on shaping the future of KHTO,” said Alex Gertsen, NBAA’s director for airports and ground infrastructure. “That said, NBAA remains very concerned about the flawed plan to close KHTO and reopen a new airport.”
Ice runway opens for business
The ice runway at the Alton Bay Seaplane Base in New Hampshire has opened for the 2022 season.
Bulldozers target VNY
As for those bulldozers heading to VNY, I wish them blue skies and tailwinds.