Fly-ins and events
June
Wadena Fly In
June 21, 2024
7 a.m. - noon
Wadena Mn airport. ADC
Camp Friday evening. Free kids drawings all morning. Raffle drawing scholarship fundraiser. Noon drawing. Need not be present. Car show. Remote control airplanes. Bounce house. Contact: Dano, 218-282-6623; Bill Knutson, 715-212-8315
Stanton Airfield Summer Solstice Celebration and Fly-in
June 22, 2024
11 a.m. - 7 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
Fairmont Lions Fly In Breakfast
June 23, 2024
7 a.m. - noon
Municipal airport KFRM
Fairmont, MN
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juice, milk. Adults $9 Children 6-10 $6 Children under 6 free. Pilot in command eats free. Contact: Wayne Kahler at 507-236-3604
Redwood Falls Rotary Fly-In Breakfast
June 23, 2024
8 a.m. - noon
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
All you can eat pancakes and sausage. Pilots eat free. Contact:Redwood Fall Rotary at redwoodfallsrotary@gmail.com
Float Planes at Kohls Resort Turtle Lake
June 27, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Kohls Resort Turtle Lake
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying to different airports for food every Thursday this summer! Come join us for at Kohl's Resort Turtle Lake (6nm North of BJI) Thursday June 27. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
EAA 237 Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast
June 29, 2024
8 a.m. - noon
Anoka Airport (ANE) in Blaine, MN
The event will be held at the south end of the airport near the EAA Chapter building. The event will feature static aircraft displays, model aircraft control line demonstration, kids pedal planes, and more. Contact: Kevin Sislo, 763-486-6475
Wells Wings and Wheels Fly-In Breakfast
June 30, 2024
7:30 a.m. - noon
68Y Wells Municipal Airport
Breakfast serving pancakes, French toast, eggs, ham, coffee and juice. 2 Miles West of Wells on Hwy 109. Aviation fuel, airplane rides and car show. Contact: Bruce Sauer at Wells Aviation at 507 553 3100 or email wellsav@bevcomm.net
Emmetsburg Kiwanis Annual Flight Breakfast
June 30, 2024
7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport, KEGQ, Emmetsburg, IA (Use 122.800)
Emmetsburg Kiwanis Club is having their annual Flight Breakfast serving pancakes, omelets, sausage, & coffee or juice to drink. Pilots in command eat for free. Adults $8, kids (6-12) $4, and kids under 6 eat for free. Contact: Mark Evans, Emmetsburg Kiwanis President: 712-320-0447 or email: mevans@newcoop.com.
Houston County Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
June 30, 2024
7 a.m. - noon
Houston County Airport Caledonia, KCHU
17247 MN-76, Caledonia, MN 55921
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausages, and beverages $8.
PIC free.
Plane rides $40 per person. Contact: brianm@acegroup.cc
July
Best in the Midwest Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
July 4, 2024
7 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Ogle County Airport (C55)
Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, applesauce, juice, coffee & water. New this year: VIP pilot line for any pilots who fly-in to the event. Cost: Adults=$10, Kids 5-12= $5, and Children under 5=free. Other Attractions: Gun raffle & T-shirt sales.Contact: Shellie Graden at 319-830-0982 or email hudeuni224@gmail.com
Burgers at Barnstormers Flight School Bemidji BJI
July 4, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Bemidji Regional Airport
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying to different airports for food every Thursday this summer! Come join us for Burgers at Barnstormers Flight School Bemidji Thursday July 4. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Starbuck Fly-In Breakfast
July 6, 2024
7 a.m. - 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
Lions Fly-In Breakfast at Airlake Airport, a Pan-O-Prog Event
July 7, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lakeville Airlake Airport - Aloft Aviation Jet Hangar
12th Annual Event and Kickoff to Lakeville's Pan-O-Prog Festival. Event is held at the new Aloft Aviation Jet Hangar (South side of runway) For all event details search: "Lions Fly-In Breakfast 2024" Look for all event details and advance purchase savings on the Eventbrite app or website. Contact: eventdirector@lakevillelionsmn.org
Burgers at Mobergs MN13
July 11, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Moberg Air Base Airport
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying to different airports for food every Thursday this summer! Come join us for Burgers at Moberg's (MN13) Thursday July 11. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Wings Over Prairie du Chien
July 13, 2024
7 - 11 a.m.
Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport KPDC (CTAF: 122.8)
37735 US Hwy 18, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Fly-in, drive-in
breakfast featuring brisket and eggs, hash browns and more.
$15 adults. $8 kids 12 & under. Breakfast sponsored by Rotary Club of Prairie du Chien. Free admission. Free parking.
Military and civilian aircraft displays,
Medflight helicopter,
military, police, and fire department equipment displays.
Aircraft fly-bys. Airplane rides. Contact: Todd Berry, Airport Manager, 608-412-6163, airport@prairieduchien-wi.gov
Isle Airport Breakfast
July 14, 2024
7 a.m. - noon
Isle Airport - MY72 Unicom 122.9
Southeast side of Lake Mille Lacs. Fly in/drive in at Isle Airport. Walk in - 1.5 miles north of Isle, MN. Under-wing camping Saturday night, July 13. All you can eat eggs, sausage, pancakes, juice, milk, coffee. Adults $14; Kids 9 and under $7; PICs free. 2460' turf runway 16-34* Field elevation 1271'. 70' trees 700' beyond north end and 180' left of rwy 34 centerline. 10:1 slope to clear. GPS coord. N46.15980 W93.46230. Contact: CreateLift@gmail.com
Burgers at Longville XVG
July 18, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Longville Municipal Airport
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying to different airports for food every Thursday this summer! Come join us for Burgers at Burgers at Longville (XVG) Thursday July 18. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Henning Fly In -Drive In
July 20, 2024
7 a.m. - noon
Henning Airport - Stewart Field
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausages and beverage prepared by local pilots. Contact: Grant Smith, 952-454-8578.
Rushford Days Fly In Pancake Breakfast
July 21, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Rushford Airport 55Y
Elsies from Caledonia will serve breakfast. $10 for adults. $5 for children. Contact: Gary Olson, 507-269-9791
Olivia Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
July 28, 2024
8 a.m. – noon
Olivia Regional Airport (KOVL)
The Olivia Lions Club is serving a pancake breakfast. All you can eat pancakes, eggs, and sausage. PIC eats free. Free activities for the kids. Local vendors will be present. Contact: Rich Haugen, 320-522-2115, richard.haugen@yahoo.com
August
Float Planes at Kohls Resort Turtle Lake
Aug. 1, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Kohls Resort Turtle Lake
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying to different airports for food every Thursday this summer! Come join us at Kohl's Resort Turtle Lake Thursday August 1. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Pelican Rapids Rotary Club - Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport Fly In
Aug. 3, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport - 47Y
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport - Fly In/Drive In and Pancake Breakfast, put on by Pelican Rapids Rotary Club, Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Pelican Rapids. Contact: Robert Gray at rcgray@gmail.com.
48th Annual EAA Chapter 1518 Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast
Aug. 4, 2024
8 a.m. - noon
Red Wing Regional Airport
Bay City, WI
Breakfast will feature Sturdiwheat Pancake, S&S Sugarbush Maple Syrup and Smoked Sausage from Watson Meat Locker in Plum City, WI. and milk from the Pierce County Dairy Promotion Committee. Cost has not gone up from last years price of $10 per adult, $5 for children ages 5-11 and kids under 5 are free. We have a family rate of $30 for two adults and their minor children. PIC eats free. Contact: Dan Johnson at 715-441-1790 .
Milaca Municipal Airport Fly-In
Aug. 4, 2024
8 a.m. - noon.
18Y Milaca Municipal Airport
Fly-In or Drive-In and bring the family for a great Sunday breakfast provided by the Milaca American Legion Post#178. Overnight under-wing camping available on Saturday, Aug. 3. Legion POW MIA tethered hot air balloon free rides, weather permitting. Contact: Gary Judd at 320-266-3822
Aitkin Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast and Fly-In
Aug. 4, 2024
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Aitkin Airport (KAIT)
Aitkin Flyers (EAA 965) annual Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast and Fly-In. Wild rice pancakes, bacon, sausage, orange juice, coffee. Lots of airplanes on the flight line. Helicopters, antique cars and motorcycles, aircraft simulator for kids and adults, giant bubbles, wild rice and t-shirts for sale. All welcome to a very fun Sunday. Contact: trudiamundson@yahoo.com
Cresco Chamber Annual Fly-In Breakfast
Aug. 4, 2024
7:30 a.m. - noon
Ellen Church Airfield, Cresco, IA 52136
The annual Cresco Chamber Fly-In Breakfast serves all you can eat omelets and pancakes free to all pilots and passengers. Coffee, milk and juice included. Fly in for your Sunday breakfast, right near the MN boarder. Contact: Jason Passmore, 563-547-3434
Burgers at Mobergs MN13
Aug. 8, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Moberg Air Base Airport
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying to different airports for food every Thursday this summer! Come join us for Burgers at Moberg's (MN13) Thursday August 8. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Kindred Fly In
Aug. 10, 2024
7-10 a.m.
Kindred Airport (K74)
Kindred Davenport Regional Airport invite you to breakfast in conjunction with Kindred Community Days. Contact: Ron Lundquist, rplundquist@gmail.com
Lake Elmo EAA Ch.54 Flight Breakfast
Aug. 11, 2024
8 a.m. - noon
Lake Elmo Airport (21D)
Fly In & Drive In pancake breakfast
Net proceeds fund youth aviation programs (summer aviation camp tuition support for local youth primarily).
Free breakfast for PICs.
Breakfast held under cover in the FBO hangar, open to the ramp. Locally based show planes on display. Contact: Marlon Gunderson 651-515-3464
Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
Aug. 11, 2024
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mahnomen County Airport (3N8)
Sponsored by the Mahnomen-Waubun Area Lions. Pancakes, strawberries, toppings, sausage, ice cream, juice and coffee. Free will donation. Breakfast is free for PICs. Contact: Bill Nelson at 218-280-1585
Annual Pancake Breakfast Fly-In and Car Show
Aug. 11, 2024
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Longville Municipal Airport
Lowest Avgas prices in Minnesota, and reduced even more for this event. Come fill your tanks and fulfill your breakfast needs with pancakes, sausage, coffee, orange juice and all trimmings. Free will donations accepted. Plenty of neat aircraft and interesting vehicles to look at, and lots of camaraderie. The Longville Volunteer Fire Department will be on hand with a fun game for the kids. Contact: Christina Herheim, 218-363-2022
MSPA Pig Roast
Aug. 11, 2024
Noon
Surfside eaplane Base, Lino Lakes
Pork, turkey, live music and airplanes. Contact information: Steve Guetter, Steve@penguinflight.net, 952-484-9457
Pizza at Nary 5MN1
Aug. 15, 2024
5-7 p.m.
Nary National Airport-Shefland Field
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying to different airports for food every Thursday this summer! Come join us for Pizza at Nary (5MN1) Thursday August 15. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Annual Moberg Air Base Fly-In MN13
Aug. 16-17, 2024
See below for times
Moberg Air Base Airport
EAA Chapter 1397 is proud to sponsor the 2024 Moberg’s Seaplane Base Fly-in! Both wheel and seaplanes welcome! Scheduled dates are August 16-17, 2024, rain or shine. Friday night’s activities include a dinner and bonfire and underwing camping is encouraged. Friday Night 5-7 p.m. - Brats, bonfire after Saturday Morning 7-9 a.m. - Coffee and pastries Saturday Lunch - Hamburgers, beans, and corn on the cob Moberg’s Airbase Information: Turf: MN13 | Water: 96M Accommodates both wheel and seaplanes. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Mankato Fly-In, Drive-in Breakfast
Aug. 18, 2024
7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Mankato MN Municipal Airport-Sohler Field
Antiques, classics, homebuilts, warbirds, live music, Skinny Sticks pure maple syrup. PICs eat free. Rain or shine, funds to award aviation scholarships. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 642 Mankato, MN. Tickets $10; kids 5 and under free KMKT 122.725. Contact: Tony 507-380-8377 Jon 507-317-1958 Doug 507-420-4881 Gary 507-388-3222
Paynesville Airshow
Aug. 24, 2024
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PEX Paynesville Airport
Paynesville, MN
Follow us on Facebook at Friends of the Paynesville Airport or our website pexfriends.com. Contact: Thomas Fread at Thomas.fread@gmail.com
Deaths Door BBQ
Aug. 24, 2024
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Washington Island Airport
A Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition with $8,000 in prize money. Over 30 teams from around the country will compete in chicken, pork ribs, pork and beef brisket. Many of the teams will sell their food and products all day. Live music, barbeque, food, Island and non- Island vendors, arts and crafts, children's activities and raffles throughout the day. Free admission and parking. For more information go to deathsdoorbbq.com. Contact: Dick Jepsen, 920-847-2784
EAA 1658 Annual Sweet Corn & Brat Fly In, Drive In
Aug. 31, 2024
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Glencoe Municipal Airport (KGYL)
Glencoe, MN
Serving sweet corn, brats, famous prepared sauerkraut, and cookies. Meal tickets in advance: adults $12, at the door $15, under age 12 $10, under 3 free. PICs eat free. Welcome antique tractors and classic cars. EAA Young Eagle airplane rides 8-10 a.m., online registration only. Drawing for free airplane rides. Contact information: Jim Andrews at 763-218-9568 or Stuart Selchow at 320-583-8367
September
New Ulm Lions Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 8, 2024
7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
New Ulm, MN Municipal Airport (KULM), 1617 Highway 14 W
Supporting the sight, hearing and diabetes Impaired. Serving all you can eat pancakes, sausages, apple sauce, coffee, milk and juice. Adults advance $10, at the door $11.
Children 5-12 $4.Children 4 and under free.
Free breakfast for all fly-in pilots. Contact: Bob Schirlinger, 612-501-2719, bbschir@comcast.net
2024 Grass is a Gas Poker Run sponsored by Brainerd EAA Chapter 1610
Sept. 14, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
KBRD
Brainerd, MN
Start and finish at Brainerd, fly to four grass strips in northern Minnesota, play your hand when you return. Great prizes for best three hands and many, many prizes by drawing. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m., briefing at 8:15 a.m. and return to Brainerd by 1:30 p.m. One hand per person, max of two hands per aircraft. Strictly limited to 52 total hands, get there early to assure your spot. Contact: Mike Petersen at 612-750-2981 or email eaachapter1610@gmail.com
Hector Lions Flight Breakfast
Sept. 15, 2024
7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Hector Municipal Airport (1D6)
All you can eat pancakes, French toast, sausage, coffee, juice and milk. Real maple syrup donated by Skinny Sticks of Wisconsin. PICs free. Warbirds, classics, antiques, homebuilt, helicopters and ultralights. Ping pong ball drop with prizes for kids at 11:15 a.m. CTAF 122.8. Contact: Ed Newberg, 320-979-1270, ednewberg@hotmail.com
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar
Sept. 20-22, 2024
8 a.m.
Madden's Resort on Gull Lake, M16
MSPA welcomes all seaplane, ski plane, and land plane pilots. Friday - Wipaire Poker Run. Saturday - Fly-in, safety seminar, and activities. Contact: Steve Guetter at steve@penguinflight.net
Girls in Aviation Day
Sept. 21, 2024
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Jet Linx, Flying Cloud Airport, (KFCM)
Join the Stars of the North for our annual Girls in Aviation Day-a free event for youth to learn about career opportunities in aviation and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Exhibitors from airlines, the military, universities, flight schools, pilots, engineers, and many professionals will showcase aviation careers. The event is geared toward girls ages 8-17; however, everyone is welcome. Girls in Aviation Day encourages female participation in STEM and aviation-related careers. Contact: Mina Carlson at Mina.Carlson@starsofthenorth.org