 Capital City Airport Receives FAA Grant for New Terminal Building
One of Kentucky’s four state-owned public use airports received a $1 million federal grant to construct a new terminal building in Frankfort. Travelers at the Capital City Airport will benefit from a more modern facility that better meets the needs of a variety of users, including recreational pilots, businesses, state officials and emergency responders.
 Glasgow Municipal Airport Awarded $1.2 Million in State Funding for Fuel System Upgrade
Glasgow Municipal Airport has been awarded $1.2 million in state funding for a major upgrade! This investment will go toward replacing the outdated underground fuel system with a modern, above-ground system that improves efficiency, safety, and environmental sustainability.
 KDA Aviation Photo of the Month Contest - November
Submit an aviation image with a chance for your photo to be the cover photo on our KDA social media pages.
Include your name
Image description
Home airport
Only ONE submission per person.
We are looking forward to seeing all the great photos!
Deadline: November 30, 2024
 KDA Aviation Coloring Book
Exciting News! The Kentucky Department of Aviation has launched a new aviation coloring book, and it's available for FREE download on our website under "Other Links"! Perfect for kids and aviation enthusiasts of all ages.
Get yours today and let your creativity soar!
 EAA 1525 Pancake Breakfast
When: November 2nd, 8:00 am - 10:30 am ET
Where: Morehead-Rowan Regional Airport (SYM)
Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1525, will host its monthly pancake breakfast at the Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport. This event is held on the 1st Saturday of each month, 8:00- 10:30 AM, serving pancakes with sausage and eggs. The price is $5.00 per person, and the proceeds will support EAA flight programs for those interested in aviation, including Eagle Flights and Young Eagles programs. Airport - KSYM
 Stanton Airport Breakfast Fly-In
When: November 2nd, 8:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Where: Stanton Airport (I50)
Breakfast is served at Stanton Airport (I50) on the first Saturday of every month. They'll serve the now-famous Mountain Gordita and eggs breakfast that will blow you away!
 Aviation Training Facility Ribbon Cutting
When: November 13th, at 10:00 am CT
Where: Muhlenberg County Airport (M21)
Madisonville Community College will cut the ribbons for the opening of its new flight school hangar, which will house its aviation program, which operates out of Muhlenberg County Airport. Join us as we celebrate!
 Mayorthon: Race the Runway 5k
When: November 16, 9:00 am -11:00 am ET
Where: Bowman Field (LOU)
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the Planet Fitness Mayorthon Race series. The four-part race series will conclude at historic Bowman Field with the Race the Runway 5.02K.
 EAA Chapter 807 Fly-In / Drive-In
When: November 16th, 8:30 am - 10:00 am CT
Where: Mayfield-Graves County Airport (M25)
Join us on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the Mayfield Graves County Airport for our monthly Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast.
Presented by EAA Chapter 807.
 Flight Sim Sunday
When: November 17th
Where: Aviation Museum of Kentucky (Blue Grass Airport-LEX)
Flight Sim FREE with admission!
 EAA Chapter 110 VMC Meeting
When: November 20th, at 7:00 pm ET
Where: Aero Club (Bowman Field - LOU)
Discussing various topics involving visual meteorological conditions and aviation jeopardy.
Presented by EAA Chapter 110.
 5k Run & Walk
When: November 28th, at 8:00 am CT
Where: Sturgis Municipal Airport (TWT)
Join us for our final breakfast of the season! The weather is expected to be perfect, and we're excited to see all of you there. Don't miss out on the exciting chili cook-off and pumpkin drop on October 26th!
Presented by the Kentucky Pilot Association.
 EAA Chapter 110 IMC Meeting
When: November 28th, at 7:00 pm ET
Where: Aero Club (Bowman Field - LOU)
Wings credit is available. If you are not already a member of FAASafety you can enroll at FAASafety.gov.
Presented by EAA Chapter 110.
School Visits
 One of our missions at the Kentucky Department of Aviation is to cultivate a passion for aviation and aerospace through innovative education initiatives, such as appearances at schools in our community. We are committed to inspiring the next generation of aviators, engineers, and aviation enthusiasts by supporting engaging and comprehensive educational programs.
Would you like a representative from the Department of Aviation to visit your school for a career fair or classroom appearance? Email us today!
 WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program
The objective of the WINGS Program is to address the primary accident causal factors that continue to plague the general aviation community. By focusing on this objective, we hope to reduce the number of accidents we see each year for the same causes. As you will see, it is not a simple “Award” program but is instead a true proficiency program, designed to help improve our skills and knowledge as pilots.
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