For more than half a century, the Rush City Regional Airport has been much more than a place for aircraft to land and depart—it has been a gathering place for…
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Leadership Transition at Lakeland Linder International Airport
After a decade of leadership at Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), Airport Director Kris Hallstrand is moving into a new role with the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Center for Excellence…
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Dedicated at Watertown Municipal Airport
More than 1,000 community members gathered on Memorial Day weekend to commemorate the dedication of a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall replica at Marine Corps League Aero Park, located on the…
Schweiss Doors Delivers 54×16-Foot Bifold Door for EAA Chapter 25 Hangar
When Patrick Halligan, a board member for Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 25, approached Schweiss Doors owner Mike Schweiss about a good deal on a hangar door, Schweiss stepped up….
Iowa DOT Appoints Shane Wright as Aviation Director, Succeeding Tim McClung
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has named Shane Wright as Aviation Director for the agency’s Modal Transportation Bureau. Wright has been with the Iowa DOT since 2015 and…
Sun ‘n Fun 2026
Sun n Fun is a milestone every year, a milestone that has many meanings to pilots among us. It is a renewal of our aviation relationships; hand shakes and hugs…
Civic Symphony of Green Bay returns for its Fourth Annual Orchestra at the Airport
by Noor Saade and Mindy Popke There’s something special about music carried through open air, shared, unbounded, and shaped by the moment in which it’s heard. On June 27, 2026,…
Iowa DOT Aviation Director McClung Announces Retirement
Tim McClung has announced his upcoming retirement as Aviation Director for the Iowa DOT, concluding a career spanning more than 30 years in aviation. During his tenure, McClung advanced aviation…
AT OUR AIRPORTS – Wausau Renovates Terminal Building After 74 Years!
It has long been Wausau, Wisconsin’s desire to renovate its terminal building at Wausau Downtown Airport (KAUW), which was originally built in 1952 to serve Wisconsin Central Airlines and the…
Lakeland Airport: By the Numbers
SUN ’n FUN Aerospace Expo, April 14-19 brings aviation to life each year in Lakeland, Florida, with thrilling airshows, aircraft displays, education forums, and hands-on experiences for pilots and aviation…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: 69th Wisconsin Aviation Conference Filled With Facts, Figures & Fun For Airport Managers & Operators
The 69th Wisconsin Aviation Conference (WAC) was held October 20-22 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wisconsin, along the beautiful Mississippi River. The conference is sponsored by the…
Navigating Political Skies: Advancing Airport Development through Influence
By Tom Schauer, Senior Aviation Advisor, Mead & Hunt Improvement projects at airports share some common characteristics with navigating aircraft—the outlook may be uncertain, visibility can be poor, or the…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: NATA Statement On ASTM Approval of Swift Fuels’ 100R Unleaded Avgas Production Specification
Washington, DC, September 4, 2025 – NATA (the National Air Transportation Association) congratulates Swift Fuels on its announcement of approval of an ASTM International production specification for Swift Fuels’ 100R unleaded…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: KCAC Aviation Expands With New Hangar
Olathe, Kansas – August 27, 2025 – KCAC Aviation has built a new 30,000-square-foot maintenance hangar at Johnson County Executive Airport (KOJC). This new facility doubles KCAC’s service capacity, allowing…
AT OUR AIRPORTS: Metropolitan Airports Commission Chair Rick King Announces Departure
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MINN – The Chair of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), Rick King, has announced his decision to retire from the commission that oversees the operation of the Minneapolis-St….