More than 500 kids and their parents visited Dupage Airport for a Back to School celebration.
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General aviation airports — not just for GA
Just how important are general aviation airports? Ask the Army National Guard helicopter crews that found refuge from the storm at Y50 in Wisconsin.
New administration building in works at KDED
Work has begun on a new administration building at DeLand Municipal Airport (KDED), home of the DeLand Sport Aviation Showcase.
S52 reopens
WINTHROP, Washington – Methow Valley State Airport (S52) reopened July 3, 2018, with a new runway after a 45-day temporary closure to rehabilitate the 22-year-old pavement. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Aviation began the four phased $5 million project to replace the pavement and maintain the airport May 14. Phase 1 and Phase […]
RAF opens new airstrip in Michigan’s UP
A 2012 forest fire delayed the development of Michigan’s Two Hearted (6Y5) airstrip located in the state’s Upper Peninsula near Lake Superior.
New Tower at KSRQ
The FAA cut over to a new air traffic control tower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) in the early morning hours of June 25, 2018. The new, 128′ tower will enable air traffic controllers “to continue to provide the safest, most efficient service to flights at the busy Florida airport,” FAA officials said. Air traffic […]
Non-towered airport operations webinar to discuss recent changes
The FAA recently announced significant changes to the flight and ground operations, as well as communications, at non-towered airports. There are some important updates all pilots need to know about. Traffic patterns have changed, as have arrival and departure procedures, and the way pilots communicate intentions. WINGsREALITY Edu is hosting a webinar on Thursday, June […]
Court denies petition to overturn FAA SMO deal
Officials with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) are calling a court’s decision to deny — on procedural grounds — the association’s petition to overturn a questionable agreement between the FAA and the city of Santa Monica regarding Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) “disappointing.” But NBAA officials note the ruling does not address the merits […]
Picture of the Day: In the pattern
Bill Pixley sent in this photo of Runway 03/21 at Venango Regional Airport (KFKL) in Franklin, Pennsylvania. He notes the photo was taken on April 17, 2018, with an an iPhone8. Would you like to have your photo featured as Picture of the Day? You can submit it via this form. All photos sent in for […]