Giant City State Park in southern Illinois has posted a survey asking for public comments on reopening its backcountry airstrip.
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Pilot Shelter Project at KLSK Becomes a Learning Opportunity
From engineering students to teachers to middle school students, a new pilot shelter will create learning opportunities and more.
Grant, Volunteers Tapped To Improve S45
The Recreational Aviation Foundation has awarded a grant to rehabilitate the campground at Siletz Bay State Airport (S45), near the small community of Lincoln Beach on the Oregon coast.
Backcountry Airstrips Get a Boost
The renewal of an agreement between the Recreational Aviation Foundation and the Bureau of Land Management has been “years in the making,” according to RAF Chairman John McKenna, who noted the original agreement was signed more than 10 years ago.
Volunteers Begin Improvements to Flying M Ranch Airstrip
Officials with the Recreational Aviation Foundation are working with officials with Nevada State Parks to get the famous airstrip reopened before the end of 2026.
Grant awarded to improve Maine backcountry airstrip
The grant, combined with the efforts of volunteers, will get the backcountry airstrip ready for visitors.
More than just a runway
I encourage everyone to find a way to give back through aviation. As the saying goes, aviation is a small community, and your volunteer efforts, big or small, can leave a lasting impact on the next generation of aviators.
Volunteers begin rehabilitating California backcountry airstrip
A call for volunteers has been put out for upcoming work parties to get Walker Ridge Airstrip in prime condition for backcountry pilots.
Backcountry legacy
The Recreational Aviation Foundation is one of the most active backcountry flying organizations in the country. But do you know how — and why — it got started?