Airports

Some historic sites flew under the radar but played critical roles in aviation.

The approach to KCHA holds a few less common things to watch out for.

Flying in the fall as changing foliage marks the advancing seasons is a treat in part because pilots can almost always find more stunning views than folks on the ground. There is also the simple joy of descending onto runways lined with colorful trees on the way to fun family outings. As my kids often […]

You can find age-appropriate aviation adventures for children at parks at and around airports.

A flight school that offers tailwheel, warbird, and aerobatic training relocates to South Carolina.

A pilot and airplane owner finds a perfect hideaway at Lost Mine Airpark.

A grass strip and a flower farm on 80 acres create a fly-in venue beyond compare.

Many rare and interesting aircraft reside in collections housed at airports.

I have enjoyed countless meals that did not include meat—enough that I often think I could live happily as a vegetarian. Then, along comes steak. Whether it is ribeye, strip, skirt, hanger, or filet mignon, a good cut of beef can be hard for this omnivore to resist. Besides, for my family, steak tends to […]

For pilots, the airport is often referred to as a playground—and there are some facilities that are taking this to the next level by building kid-friendly facilities at the airport. They often have aviation themes built by service organizations with donations and volunteer labor and they become the crown jewel of the airport.  Does your […]