Celebrate Aviation at Yakima’s Family-Friendly Aviation Day on June 6th

Make plans to land at the 3rd annual Aviation Day at Yakima Air Terminal-McAllister Field Saturday, June 6th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

IT'S A FREE EVENT FULL OF EXCITEMENT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

A press release from the city of Yakima says the free, family-friendly event will include a variety of aircraft on display, with numerous booths highlighting the aviation industry. You'll also find food vendors, military aircraft, helicopters and drones.

THE EVENT RIGHT NEXT TO AN ACTIVE RUNWAY

Aviation Day will be held next to the airport’s active runway which will remain open throughout the event so the public can see aircraft landing and taking off.
Free parking will be available across the street at Perry Tech. Special VIP parking is available along with a special area for VIP guests.

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GRAB SOME BREAKFAST BEFORE THE EVENT

Also, a Fly In Pancake Breakfast is planned June 6th sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 206. The breakfast will be at Yakima Air Park, 2401 South 21st Avenue, with entry off of Ahtanum Boulevard.

HELPING FUTURE PILOTS

Christopher Hopkins the Executive Director of the Yakima Air Terminal says they're partnering with the McAllister Museum of Aviation for a fundraising event to raise money for scholarships for young people who want to become pilots. He says they'll also recognize and honor the D-Day Anniversary at the event because it happens on June 6.

PLANNING FOR AN AIR SHOW IN THE NEAR FUTURE

Hopkins says while they won't have an air show this year airport staff say they're working towards an air show in the future. He says he believes it could happen within the next couple of years. However he says right now the focus is on getting more people to fly out of the Yakima Air Terminal and support flights so more flights to different destinations can become a reality.