Spooky Season Is in the Air

More than 1,200 youngsters and aviation enthusiasts gathered at Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the inaugural “Hallowings” event.

Amy Wilder

Friday, October 27, 2023 at 05:11 PM ET

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Even the aircraft were outfitted in their Halloween best for the "Hallowings" trunk-or-treat event. [Credit: Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority]

Key Takeaways:

The Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) successfully hosted its first "Hallowings" trunk-or-treat aircraft event in Knoxville, attracting over 1,200 visitors.
The event featured 15 decorated private aircraft, along with participation from local flight schools and the Knox County Sheriff's Aviation Unit, distributing treats to attendees.
Organizers hailed the event as a "huge success" for community engagement and fostering interest in general aviation.
Due to its positive reception, "Hallowings" is planned to become an annual community event at KDKX.

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The Downtown Island Airport (KDKX) transformed into a Halloween haven on October 22, as it hosted its first “Hallowings” trunk-or-treat aircraft event. More than 1,200 enthusiastic visitors flocked to the Knoxville, Tennessee, airport to witness the impressive display and take part in the fun as 15 private aircraft owners decorated their airplanes for the event.

Rob Voyles, the director of general aviation at KDKX, expressed satisfaction with how the event turned out