New Events at 2019 Carson City Airport Open House: WingFest Cook Off Challenge, Reimagined Terminal and UNR Displays, Enhanced Kids Zone!
FREE Community Event! Benefits Eagle Valley Children’s Home
(Carson City, Nev., June 20, 2019) – The Carson City Airport will hold its annual Open House on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. The open house event kicks off at 8:00 A.M. with a pancake breakfast for purchase provided by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and full festivities starting at 9 A.M. with the presentation of colors and national anthem. The event takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada. Entry to the event is FREE to the public and draws over 6,000 visitors annually.
Fun for the whole family! This year’s theme “Until You Spread Your Wings, You Have No Idea How Far You Can Fly!” will take attendees on an adventure exploring the exciting world of aviation and aerospace. Enjoy a day of fun filled excitement with: Historic Military Aircraft and Vehicles, A Wide Variety of Civilian Aircraft, Mechanical Aircraft Engine and Structural Displays, Drone Displays and Demonstrations, Hands on Interactive Activities, Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides, Aviation Education Information, Vehicle Rides, RC Aircraft Displays, Food Trucks, Vendors & More!
New this year! WingFest Challenge a Chicken Wing Cook-Off. All event proceeds from the challenge will support the Eagle Valley Children’s Home (a 501 (c) (3)), which is a fully accredited intermediate care facility for children requiring specialized care and treatment. Wings will be available for purchase and the Cook-Off Challenge will feature trophies for: the overall best wings, hottest wings, most original, and people’s choice awards. Entry forms are still available at: FlyCarsonCity.com.
Additionally, the airport will open the reimagined terminal facilities to the public. Along with aesthetic upgrades, the University of Nevada, Reno is near completion of educational and historic displays in the main terminal areas.
The purpose of the Carson City Airport Open House is to raise community awareness of the importance of aviation and aerospace for Carson City and Nevada’s economy. The economic impact of the airport to the local community is estimated at over $65 million annually and 489 jobs. The event will focus on educating and encouraging young people to consider careers in the areas of robotics, aviation and aerospace.
For more information on The Carson City Airport Open House, visit: FlyCarsonCity.com or call 775.841.2255.
About the Carson City Airport
Carson City Airport is conveniently located 3 miles NE of downtown Carson City, 30 miles from downtown Reno, 13 miles from Virginia City, and only 20 miles from Lake Tahoe, making our airport a welcome destination for vacation and business travelers, and ‘just for pleasure’ aviators. The airport is currently the 5th overall busiest airport and the 3rd busiest General Aviation (GA) airport in Nevada. The ‘Capital City’ airport is a 24/7 Public Use Airport with Instrument Approach and Departure Procedures, all weather capability, and a 6,100 ft. long x 75 ft. wide runway.
Carson City Airport is used regularly by general aviation aircraft, corporate aircraft, and important flight operations including: fire-fighting operations, air ambulance medical flights, and law enforcement among others. The airport also offers support for flight schools, air charter services, aircraft sales, aircraft fueling and aircraft maintenance services, as well as being an important hub for business, pleasure, and legislative sessions.
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