by Dave Weiman BLAINE, MINN. – There is so much happening at Anoka-County Blaine Airport/Jane’s Field (KANE) nowadays with over 400 based aircraft, more than a dozen air charter and…
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Share The News About Minnesota’s Airports!
America’s airports continue to be a key factor in the sustained growth and success of thousands of businesses and cities, and also the nation. Airports strengthen the economy of this…
Michigan House Passes Recreational-Use Bill For Private Airports… Measure Now Goes On To Senate
LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan House of Representatives has passed a bill (House Bill 5178), which if approved by the Senate, would amend the state’s recreational use statute to include…
Illinois Names 2014 Airports, Heliport & Restaurant of The Year
Each year, staff from the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics convenes to determine which Illinois airports should receive special recognition. Selections are primarily based on the following criteria:…
Standing Up For Airports
by Mark R. Baker President & CEO, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association To a pilot, an airport is pretty much always a good thing. Whether you view it as a…
Have You Noticed Those Signs Everywhere? And, Will I See You Here?
News & Information You’ll Want To Know In Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota & South Dakota by Bryan Budds Manager, AOPA Great Lakes Region Campaign signs. Yes,…
2013 Airport Rates & Charges Report
Each year, the Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics surveys those airports within the State Airport System Plan for information relating to airport rates and charges, budgets, and related activities. Examples include…
New Maintenance Shop At Lone Rock
SPRING GREEN/LONE ROCK, WIS. – There’s a new maintenance shop at Tri-County Regional Airport in Spring Green/Lone Rock, Wisconsin. Ryan Johnson, who has been employed at Morey Airplane Company in…
Morey Airplane Company Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Year
WAUSAU-ROTHSCHILD, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) has named Morey Airplane Company – a Middleton, Wisconsin business since 1946 – “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award…
DuPage To Widen Runway
WEST CHICAGO, ILL. – DuPage Airport (DPA) in West Chicago, Illinois, is preparing to widen its 7,570-foot primary runway from 100 feet to 150 feet. Construction was slated to begin…
West Star Opens New Maintenance Facility In East Alton
EAST ALTON, ILL. – West Star Aviation is nearing completion of its new 47,000 square foot maintenance facility at their East Alton, IL (ALN) location. In addition to the new…
Why Airports Need A Wildlife Control Program All Year, Not Just During Hunting Season!
by Wayne Switzer Comedian Bill Engvall tells one particular story at some of his shows that many people find improbable, when the airplane in which he was a passenger struck…
Flight Planning To Oshkosh
OSHKOSH, WIS. – The 62nd annual edition of “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” will be held July 27-August 3, 2014 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. A NOTAM, which is…
Strong Advocate For GA, Leon Rediske
FRANKLIN, WIS. – The long-time owner of Rainbow Airport in Franklin, Wisconsin, Leon Rediske, 72, passed away May 6, 2014 at the Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida, following…
Milwaukee Airport Manager Barry Bateman Retires
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – With a career spanning 41 years in airport management, Milwaukee General Mitchell International (MKE) Airport Director Barry Bateman retired effective April 18, 2014. In his 31 years…