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Will Fly for Football: Five College Gridiron Matches Near Airports

FLYING looks into classic college football rivalries as themes for aviation itineraries.

Fall means football and great flying weather. Yes, you can have it all. [Credit: Adobe Stock]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Autumn offers ideal conditions for general aviation travel, with college football games, especially rivalries, highlighted as a prime destination.
  • The airport network provides convenient access for pilots to attend many college football venues and experience the sport's unique social atmosphere.
  • The article details several historic college football rivalries across different conferences as recommended flight destinations for their competitive matchups and vibrant scene.
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Autumn’s beautiful natural scenery and reasonable weather make it a great time to travel in general aviation aircraft. A long list of enjoyable activities also happen to be in season now, from apple and pumpkin picking to leaf peeping. And let’s not forget college sports.

Many people’s thoughts turn firmly to football during this time of year  and the college game is particularly attractive to pilots. The airport network will get you close to many venues, and the same social atmosphere and sense of anticipation that make college football games classic road trip destinations also apply to flying.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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