Minnesota Department of Transportation

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Aeronautics and Aviation

Fly-ins and events

March


Sunset Lodge Fly-In on Oak Island

Mar 24, 2024
8 AM - 4 PM
Oak Island, Northwest Angle Lake of the Woods

Fly-in weekend starts Friday!
Pilots breakfast Sunday 8am $15-pilot in command eats free
open to the public

Full and 1/2 day fish house rentals available
welcome dinner Friday night
fish fry Saturday night
Contact information: 218-223-8211

Meet the Fleet

March 26, 2024
6 to 7 p.m.
Flying Cloud Airport - Thunderbird Aviation

At this event, we will be giving a brief presentation of the flight programs, as well as a tour of one of the airports students use during their time with us. This is a great opportunity to see Flying Cloud Airport and see some of the airplanes! This happens every last Tuesday of every month at Flying Cloud Airport - Thunderbird Aviation. Contact: Brent Farber, bfarber@academycollege.edu, 952-851-0066.

 

May

Breezy Point Aviation Day 9th Annual

May 04, 2024
10 a.m. - 2p.m.
8MN3 - Breezy Point Airport, 30360 Airport Rd Breezy Point MN 56472

Pilots & Friend Social
Aircraft Static Display (no airshow), EMS Vehicles, Firetrucks, Helicopter
Classic Car Show
Free Lunch - Brats and Hotdogs
Free Ice Cream Treats

For more information contact: Cliff Muller, 218-838-3434, www.breezypointairport.com

June


Fly Van Buren

Jun 08, 2024
7 to 10 a.m.
Keosauqua, Iowa: Keosauqua Municipal Airport (6K9)

Fly-in for all the fun visiting with old friends or making new friends while enjoying All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes Sausage served by the Keosauqua Lions.
PILOTS FLYING IN, EAT FREE!

There is no admission fee for the Fly-in and the public is welcome to attend. Fly-in or bring your lawn chair and join the fun! Contact: info@villagesofvanburen.com

EAA Chapter 1174 Fly-In and Belgian Waffle Breakfast

Jun 09, 2024
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
KFFM

EAA Chapter 1174 is hosting its annual Fly-In and famous Belgian waffle breakfast at the Fergus Falls Airport 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Breakfast includes sausages, coffee or juice, and all the Belgian waffles you care to eat. Adults $12, children $8. We will be doing Young Eagle Flights. You can register for your time slot at https://youngeaglesday.org?9545

Contact: Robert Gray 320-979-6440

Pancake Breakfast and Car Show

Jun 09, 2024
7:30 a.m. to noon
Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE)

The KPWC airport commission, with support from EAA Chapter 1610 (Brainerd), will be hosting an Open House and Fly-In with food truck vendors serving a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dessert items from their popular menus! Come out and bring your families to enjoy the food, see the variety of aircraft, meet local pilots, and learn about proposed expansion plans for KPWC.

Contact: Dave Koenig at djkoenig512@gmail.com

Pine River Airport Open House, Fly-In and Food Truck Venue

Jun 15, 2024
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Pine River Airport (KPWC)

Pancake Breakfast, 7:30 AM – noon, EAA 878, in the hangar of West Metro Aviation
Car show hosted and held concurrently on airport grounds 9 AM to 2 PM by Wright County Car Club

Contact: Wayne, 763-670-6021, wflury@outlook.com

Stanton Airfield Summer Solstice Celebration and Fly-in

Jun 22, 2024
11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Stanton Airfield - KSYN - 1235 Highway 19 Blvd, Stanton MN 55018

LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, BEVERAGES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AIRPLANE RIDES AND MORE!!

Admission is $10 and Children 13 and under are Free.

Contact: 507-645-4030

Redwood Falls Rotary Fly-In Pancake Breakfast

June 23, 2024
8 a.m. to noon
Redwood Falls Airport

Rotary is serving the best pancakes in town! Come out and bring your families to enjoy our Pancake Fundraiser and see the planes. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Children 5 and under, and Pilots are free. Contact: redwoodfallsrotary@gmail.com

Emmetsburg Kiwanis Annual Flight Breakfast

Jun 30, 2024
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Emmetsburg Airport (122.800)

Emmetstburg Kiwanis Club is having their annual Flight Breakfast serving pancakes, omelets, sausage, & coffee or juice to drink. Pilots in Command eat for FREE!! Adults are $8.00 Kids 6-12 are $4.00 Kids under 6 eat for free. So join us on Sunday June 30th!!

Contact: Mark Evans- Emmetsburg Kiwanis President, 712-320-0447, Email: mevans@newcoop.com

July


Starbuck Fly-In Breakfast

July 06, 2024
7 a.m. to noon
Starbuck MN Airport

The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a fly-in breakfast on July 6, 2024, at the Starbuck Airport D32. Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Come for the breakfast then take a short walk downtown along the shore of Lake Minnewaska to take part in the Heritage Days Festivities. Craft fair, car show, kid's games, zoo exhibit, climbing wall, pedal pull, color run, parade, fireworks, depot and museum open house, and more. Stay for the day or camp under your wing and extend your visit.

Contact: Tom Beuckens 612-715-1995

August


Pelican Rapids Rotary Club - Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast

Aug 03, 2024
8 to 11 a.m.
47Y

The Pelican Rapids Rotary Club will be hosting its annual Fly-In/Drive-In pancake breakfast at the Pelican Rapids Airport. Breakfast includes sausage, coffee, milk, juice, and pancakes. Free will donation.

Contact: Robert Gray 320-979-6440