Fly-ins and events
June
Burgers at Moberg's (MN13)
June 8, 2023
5-7 p.m.
Moberg Air Base Airport (MN13)
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer! Come join us Thursday June 8 5-7 p.m. for burgers at the Moberg Air Base. Wheels and Floats welcome. CTAF 122.8. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
EAA Chapter 412 Spring Fly-in and Breakfast
June 10, 2023
8 a.m. to noon
Grand Rapids, MN (GPZ)
Annual Spring Fly-in, breakfast and silent auction. Cost of the breakfast is a freewill donation. Everyone is welcome. Contact: Joel Kirsting, 218-244-1265
Montevideo EAA Chapter 688 Pancake Breakfast Fly In
June 11, 2023
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Montevideo Chippewa County Airport - KMVE
Young Eagle flights available. Contact: Kent, 320-226-3236
Fergus Falls Airport - EAA Chapter 1174 Fly-In and Belgian Waffle Breakfast
June 11, 2023
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fergus Falls Municipal Airport - KFFM
Fergus Falls MN
Fly In/Drive In featuring the famous EAA Chapter 1174 Belgian Waffle Breakfast Young Eagle Flights. Follow us on face book at facebook.com/eaachapter1174. Contact information: Robert Gray - rcgray@gmail.com.
Rush City Regional Fly-In Pancake Breakfast
June 11, 2023
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rush City Regional Airport (KROS), 51765 Forest Blvd, Rush City
Rush City Lions Pancake Breakfast 8-noon, Afternoon food available, Warbirds flying in all day, B25 Bomber, T-6 rides raffled off, Bouncy house, Airplane rides many things to see, etc. For more information contact City Hall at 320-358-4743.
Burgers at Kohl's Resort Turtle Lake
June 15, 2023
5-7 p.m.
Kohl's Resort Turtle Lake
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer! Come join us Thursday June 15 5-7 p.m. for burgers at Kohl's Resort on Turtle Lake (6nm North of BJI, call for pilot briefing). Float planes only, limited beach/dock parking. Bring an anchor for if beach fills up. CTAF 122.9. eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Annual Fly In Pancake Breakfast
June 17, 2023
7:30 to 11 a.m.
Moose Lake Airport
Moose Lake,
MN
PIC eat free! Contact information: Larry Peterson at 218-485-4441
EAA Chapter 100 Annual Father's Day Breakfast
June 18, 2023
7 a.m. to noon
Dodge Center Municipal Airport (KTOB)
Fly-In/Drive-In breakfast. Adults $10. Kids $5. PIC free. "Sturdiwheat" pancakes, scrambled eggs, ham, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Contact: Dwayne Hora, 507-358-0495
EAA Chapter 307 Chicken Que
June 18, 2023
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holland Air Park 36WI, N8676, west side of Runway 18/36.
Father's Day 2023 Chicken Que. Tasty chicken grilled over charcoal. Great food, drink, and the trimmings! Contact information: keithklos@msn.com
Civil Air Patrol Father’s Day Breakfast
Jun 18, 2023
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Grand Rapids / Itasca County Airport (KGPZ)
Fly-in or Drive-in. Pancake breakfast, eggs, sausage, coffee, juice. Civil Air Patrol hangar north end of airport. For more information contact Jim Owens at 218-999-7549
Father's Day Fly-In
June 18, 2023
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cambridge Municipal Airport (KCBG), Cambridge, MN
Lion's Pancake breakfast, PIC’s eat free. CAF aircraft attending, B-25, T-6, BT-13, Stearman. EAA Chapter 237 Young Eagles free flights for kids ages 8 to 18, Pedal Planes and cars, First Responders, car show by East Central Cruisers, St. Francis car show, Giant Scale RC aircraft . For more information email either Connieboerner@hotmail.com or lexcralley@gmail.com
Burgers at Robco (MN12)
June 22, 2023
5-7 p.m.
Robco Airport (MN12)
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer! Come join us Thursday June 22 5-7 p.m. for burgers at the Robco Airport. CTAF 122.9. eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Houston County Airport Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
Jun 25, 2023
7 AM - 12 PM
Houston County Airport 17247 MN-76, Caledonia, MN 55921
All you can eat breakfast: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Beverages $8 PIC Free
Plane rides $40/person. For more informaion contact: Brian McCarty- (507)429-6948
Fairmont Lions Fly In Breakfast
June 25, 2023
7 a.m. to noon
Fairmont Municipal Airport KFRM
Fairmont, MN
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juice, milk. Adults $9 Children 6-10 $6 Children under 6 free. Pilot in Command eats free. Contact information: Wayne Kahler 507-236-3604
Redwood Falls Rotary Fly-In Breakfast
June 25, 2023
8 a.m. to noon
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
All you can eat pancakes and sausage. Pilots eat free! Contact: Shannon Gruetter,shannonguetter@gmail.com.
Wells Wings and Wheels Fly-In Breakfast
June 25, 2023
7 a.m. to noon
Wells Municipal Airport 68Y
Breakfast serving pancakes, French toast, eggs, ham, coffee and juice. 2 Miles West of Wells on Hwy 109. Aviation fuel, airplane rides and car show. Contact information: Bruce Sauer, Wells Aviation, wellsav@bevcomm.net, 507-553-3100
Meet the Fleet
June 27, 2023
6-7 p.m.
Flying Cloud Airport - Thunderbird Aviation
At this event, we will be giving a brief presentation of the flight programs, as well as a tour of one of the airports students use during their time with us. This is a great opportunity to see Flying Cloud Airport and see some of the airplanes! This happens every last Tuesday of every month at Flying Cloud Airport - Thunderbird Aviation. Contact: Brent Farber, bfarber@academycollege.edu, 952-851-0066.
Pizza at Nary (5MN1)
June 29, 2023
5-7 p.m.
Nary National Airport (5MN1)
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for food this summer! Come join us Thursday June 29 5-7 p.m. for Pizza at the Nary National Airport. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
July
Starbuck Pancake Breakfast
July 1, 2023
7 a.m. to noon
Starbuck Airport
The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the Annual Fly-In Breakfast at the Starbuck Airport, KD32, on July 1, 2023. Chris Cakes will serve all-you-can-eat pancakes with sausage and a beverage. Adults $10, 10 and under $5. PICs eat free. Serving from 7 a.m. to noon. Stay for the day and participate in Heritage Days festivities in nearby downtown Starbuck, including a fun run, craft fair, car show, kids’ games, a parade, coronation, and fireworks at dusk. CTAF 122.9. Contact: Tom Beuckens, 612-715-1995.
Austin Morning Lions Flight Breakfast
Jul 02, 2023
7 AM - 1 PM
Austin Municipal Airport (KAUM)
Flyin, Drivein, Walkin.
Pancakes , Sausage, SPAM, Coffee, Juice, and Milk.
Free Will Donation. For more information contact: Taggert Medgaarden 1-507-440-6596
Emmetsburg Kiwanis Annual Flight Breakfast
July 2, 2023
7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport DOT Freq. 122.800
Emmetsburg Kiwanis holds our annual Flight Breakfast that includes Pancakes, Omelets, sausage, & drink. Free to all pilots in command. Serving from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm So come join us for a great breakfast that helps the Emmetsburg Kiwanis do great things for the kids of our community, thanks. Contact information: Mark Evans cell: 712-320-0447 email: mevans@newcoop.com.
Best in the Midwest" Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
July 4, 2023
7 to 11 a.m.
Ogle County Airport C55
Enjoy our grassroots flying at our beautiful country airport and meet some of the most dedicated aviation enthusiasts around! Bring a lawn chair and relax as you watch a variety of airplanes from all over fly in and out! Event held rain or shine! Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, applesauce and juice/coffee/water. Adults-$10 / Kids (5-12y)-$5 / Kids (under 5y)-free. For more information visit: oglecountyairport.com or contact; Shellie Graden / hudeuni224@gmail.com / 319-830-0982
Burgers at Longville (XVG)
Jul 06, 2023
5 - 7 PM
Longville Municipal Airport (XVG)
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer! Come join us Thursday July 6th 5-7pm for burgers at the Longville Municipal Airport. For more information email: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Burgers at White Fish Lake
Jul 13, 2023
5 - 7 PM
White Fish Lake, Tenstrike, MN
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer! Come join us Thursday July 13th 5-7pm for burgers at the White Fish Lake (14nm North of BJI, call for pilot briefing) . Wheels and Floats welcome. CTAF 122.9. For more information email: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Benson Municipal Kid Day Pancake Breakfast Fly In
July 16, 2023
7 a.m. to noon
Benson Municipal Airport - KBBB
Contact: Kurt, 320-760-4399
Burgers at Moberg's (MN13)
Jul 20, 2023
5 - 7 PM
Moberg Air Base Airport (MN13)
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer! Come join us Thursday July 20th 5-7pm for burgers at the Moberg Air Base. Wheels and Floats welcome. CTAF 122.8. For more information email: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Olivia Lions Fly In Breakfast
Jul 30, 2023
7:30 - noon
Olivia Regional Airport (KOVL)
Pilots-in-Command eat free!
Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, local Prairie Meats sausage, coffee, milk, juice.
This is the final day of the Olivia Corn Capital Days celebration. For more information contact: Rich Haugen at 320-522-2115 or email to richard.haugen@yahoo.com
August
Burgers at Kohl's Resort Turtle Lake
Aug 03, 2023
5 - 7 PM
Kohl's Resort Turtle Lake
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer! Come join us Thursday August 3rd 5-7pm for burgers at Kohl's Resort on Turtle Lake (6nm North of BJI, call for pilot briefing). Float planes only, limited beach/dock parking. Bring an anchor for if beach fills up. CTAF 122.9 . For more information email: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Pelican Rapids Rotary Club - Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport Fly In
Aug. 5, 2023
8 to 11 a.m.
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport 47Y
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport - Fly In/Drive In and Pancake Breakfast, put on by Pelican Rapids Rotary Club, Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Pelican Rapids. Contact information: Robert Gray - rcgray@gmail.com.
Aitkin Flyers Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Aug 06, 2023
8 AM - 1 PM
Aitkin Airport, Aitkin MN
Aitkin Flyers (EAA Chapter 965) Annual Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast. Serving wild rice and regular pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee and Juice!! For more information email: trudiamundson@yahoo.com
Milaca Municipal Airport Fly-In
Aug. 6, 2023
8 a.m. to noon
Milaca Municipal Airport 18Y
Milaca MN
Fly-In or Drive-In and bring the family for a great Sunday breakfast provided by the Milaca American Legion Post #178. Overnight under-wing camping available on Saturday, Aug. 5. Legion POW MIA tethered hot air balloon free rides, weather permitting. Contact information: Gary Judd 320-266-3822.
41st Annual Fly-In Breakfast
Aug. 6, 2023
7:30 a.m. to noon
Ellen Church Field - Cresco Airport
Pilots and passengers eat for free. $12 per ticket, children 5 and under eat free. Contact information: Missy Hvitved, missy.hvitved@cedausa.com,563-547-3434.
Forest Lake EAA Chapter 1638, Pancake Breakfast, Fly-in and Open House
Aug 12, 2023
8 AM - 2 PM
Forest Lake Airport (25D)
August 12th, Forest Lake Chapter 1638 will host EAA Days at the Forest Lake Airport. Exciting events include:
Open House (8am to 2pm)
Fly-In
Pancake Breakfast
Young Eagles Flight day
and a "Camp-In" on Friday night preceding the August 12 events
We will have a ton of fun activities, including a climbing wall, pedal planes for kids, the opportunity to meet local pilots and look at / learn about airplanes--and most exciting of all, a Young Eagles Flight opportunity for kids aged 8 to 17 years who want to experience the wonder of flight for the first time! First Come, First Served on the Young Eagles flights -- so sign up early!
This day will be memorable for all who attend. Mark your Calendar and Don't miss it! For more information contact: Sheri Smith, Vice President, EAA Forest Lake Chapter 1638 -- 651.325.6552
EAA Chapter 54 Corn Feed
Aug. 12, 2023
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Lake Elmo Airport (21D)
Lake Elmo MN
Fly-in/Drive-in event. Family-friendly. Fresh locally grown St. Croix Valley sweet corn and brats. Static aircraft display and kids' activities. Contact information: Jim Pearsall, membership@eaa54.org or Bill Schanks, events@eaa54.org
Mahnomen County Airport Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
Aug. 13, 2023
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mahnomen County Airport 3N8
Breakfast sponsored by the Mahnomen/Waubun Area Lions.
Pancakes, Sausage/ham, Coffee & Juice
Cost: Free-will donation. Contact information: Bill Nelson 218-280-1585
MSPA Pig Roast
Aug. 13, 2023
Noon to 4 p.m.
Surfside Seaplane Base
Lino Lakes, MN
Pork, turkey, live music and airplanes! Contact: steve@penguinflight.net, 952-484-9457
Burgers at Barnstormers Flight Training (BJI)
Aug 17, 2023
5 - 7 PM
Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI)
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer! Come join us Thursday August 17th 5-7pm for burgers at the Bemidji Regional Airport. For more information email: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
2023 Annual Moberg Air Base Fly In
Aug 18, 2023
noon to 11:59 p.m.
Moberg Air Base Airport (MN13)
EAA Chapter 1397 is proud to sponsor the 2023 Annual Moberg’s Seaplane Base Fly-in! Both wheel and seaplanes welcome! Scheduled dates are August 18-19, 2023, rain or shine. Friday night’s activities include a dinner and bonfire and underwing camping is encouraged.
This year is going to be special. We will be featuring Stinson aircraft, especially any on floats! Also the EAA B-25 (Berlin Express) will be visiting Bemidji over the weekend to do rides.
Friday Night 5-7pm - Brats, bonfire after
Saturday Morning 7-9am - Coffee and pastries
Saturday Lunch - Hamburgers, beans, and corn on the cob.
For more information email: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Paynesville Airshow
Aug. 26, 2023
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Paynesville Airport PEX
Paynesville MN
Follow us on Facebook at Friends of the Paynesville Airport or our website pexfriends.com. Contact information: Thomas Fread Thomas.fread@gmail.com
September
Shell Lake Fly-In, Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 2, 2023
7:30 - 11 a.m.
Shell Lake Wisconsin Airport, KSSQ
Fly-In, Drive-in Pancake Breakfast, Sponsored by Lake Pointe Aero Club,, in conjunction with Shell Lake Town and Country Days. Pancakes, Sausage, beverage, adults $8, kids 5 and under free. Contact information: 7156357146
EAA 1658 Annual Sweet Corn & Brat Fly In, Drive In
Sept. 2, 2023
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Glencoe Municipal Airport (KGYL)
Serving sweet corn, brats, famous prepared sauerkraut, and cookies. PICs eat free. Meal $10 advance, $11 at the door, under 12 is $6, under 3 is free. Welcome classic cars and vintage tractors. Free Young Eagle rides from 8-10 a.m. for ages 8-17 (online sign up registration only at youngeaglesday.org/?6163). Drawing for free plane rides. Contact information: Stuart Selchow, 320-583-8367; Max Anderson, 952-426-5067
2023 Grass is a Gas Poker Run
Sept. 9, 2023
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Brainerd Airport KBRD
Start and finish at KBRD. Fly to grass strips in Northern Minnesota and pickup a card at each stop. Play your hand when you return to Brainerd for some great prizes. Registration opens at 7:30 am with wheels up by 8:30 am. Return to Brainerd by 1:30 in the afternoon. Prizes will be awarded as close as possible to 1:30. Event is free, no cost to enter. One hand per person, maximum of two hands per aircraft.Sponsored by Brainerd Lakes Area EAA Chapter 1610. Come and enjoy Great Lake country flying. For more information contact: Mike Petersen. 612-750-2981. eaachapter1610@gmail.com
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar
Sept. 15, 2023
4 p.m.
Madden's on Gull Lake
Sept. 15-17 safety seminar. Wipaire sponsored poker run, multiple safety speakers Saturday. Contact information: Steve Guetter, steve@penguinflight.net
Mora Fly-In & Tractor Display
Sept. 16, 2023
8 a.m. - noon
Mora Municipal Airport - KJMR
The Mora Fly-In takes place rain or shine. 8 a.m. presentation of the colors by the Mora American Legion - Lee Goldsmith Post No. 201. Pancake Breakfast served by the Mora Lions Club - $8 per person, Pilots in Command eat free. On display are unique aircraft, tractors and airport equipment. There will be a paper airplane contest with prizes at 10 a.m. for youth ages 17 and under. Airplane rides available from Hawk Aviation ($40 per person). 10 cent per gallon discount on aviation fuel the day of the event. Contact information: joe.kohlgraf@cityofmora.com
Girls in Aviation Day
Sept. 23, 2023
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jet Linx, Flying Cloud Airport, KFCM
Join the Stars of the North for our annual Girls in Aviation Day—a free event for youth to learn about career opportunities in aviation and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Exhibitors from airlines, the military, universities, flight schools, pilots, engineers, and many professionals will showcase aviation careers. The event is geared toward girls ages 8-17; however, everyone is welcome. Girls in Aviation Day encourages female participation in STEM and aviation-related careers. Contact information: Mina Carlson; Mina.Carlson@starsofthenorth.org
KLXL Fall Colors Fly-In
Sept. 30, 2023
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Little Falls/Morrison County Airport KLXL
Second annual fall colors fly-in hosted at KLXL! Brat feed beginning at 11 a.m., live music, classic car show, and static display aircraft. Underwing camping available onsite. Contact: EAA1681@outlook.com.