The Carson City Airport is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and will hold its annual Open House this Saturday, June 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free community event, which annually draws more than 6,000 visitors, takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway.
Attendees are invited to explore the exciting world of aviation and aerospace. Programming includes: Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheel Museum, historical military aircraft and equipment, RE/MAX hot air balloon, ground bound rides, robotics and drone demonstrations, static and interactive displays, food trucks, raffles, and many more educational and family appropriate activities.
New this year: Guest Speaker Educational Forum: The NextGen of Aviation is You! Discover Aviation and Aerospace Careers.
Notables include:
— Leah Ochs: Mechanical Engineer, Click Bond, Inc., a manufacturer of aerospace products, and private pilot
— Katie Greenwood: Pilot Outreach Coordinator, Truckee Tahoe Airport
— Brian Kulpa, Owner, Brian Kulpa Photography-Commercial UAS (Drones), Cinematography, Photography and 3D Mapping.
— Bob Crowell, Carson City Mayor and retired US Navy Captain
— And more.
The open house event kicks off at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast for purchase provided by the EAA. Flybys begin at 9:30 a.m. and include an exhilarating field of planes: CH-46 Sea Knight, A-26 Invader, TBM Avenger, OV-10 Bronco, AH-1S Cobra and many more vintage aircraft and war birds. Aircraft will be landing throughout the day for public viewing.
“We look forward to hosting another fun-filled family event at Carson City Airport. This is our opportunity to open our doors to the community and showcase the exceptional facility we have," said recently hired Carson City Airport General Manager Ken Moen. "Thanks to our many sponsors, we are able to keep event admission is free and look forward to seeing another great turn out. This year, we have added a Guest Speaker Forum geared towards educating young people about aviation and aerospace career opportunities. Stop by and celebrate our 90th anniversary with us.”
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 $30 million annually. Additionally, the event will focus on educating and encouraging our 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.
