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Aviation Events in/around South Dakota

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Aviation Events

2/4/2010 to 2/25/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
2/5/2010 to 2/26/2010
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
2/13/2010
South Dakota Pilots Association meeting & FAAST Safety presentations
 
Location: 
Milbank, SD
 
Time: 
1:00pm
 
Details: 

RESCHULED FOR FEB 13!!
South Dakota Pilots Association meeting and FAAST Safety presentations will be held in Milbank, SD, at 1pm. The meeting will be held in the conference room at the City of Milbank Administration Building located at 1001 East 4th Avenue (also known as US Highway 12). Dave Quale, Chief of Maintenance in the SDSU Aviation Department, to give a presentation on Aircraft Interiors – legal materials. CFII Warren Hovland will give a 1-hour FAASTeam presentation on Sport Pilot. Following the presentations, the SDPA will hold a business meeting. Cookies & refreshments will be provided during the SDPA business meeting. SDPA President Grove Rathbun at 605-721-3407.

    http://www.sdpilots.org
 
2/17/2010
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
~6:00pm
 
Details: 

Storytelling and world problem solving.

 
2/20/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am.
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
2/20/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569.

    http://eaa569.org/
 
2/27/2010
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE, at A&M Aviation
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

Free-will donation. Contact Terri at cdrairport@yahoo.com

 
3/3/2010
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

Potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
3/4/2010 to 3/25/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
3/5/2010 to 3/26/2010
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
3/6/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055. email Rod Matlock at redoakrod@stewireless.com

 
3/7/2010 to 3/9/2010
Upper Midwest Aviation Symposium
 
Location: 
Fargo, ND,at the Holiday Inn
 
Details: 

Aviation community conference for Airport executives, FBOs, pilots, aircraft maintenance technicians, and aerial applicators. Issues in ND, SD, and Minnesota. 701-328-9650.

    http://www.ndac.aero/umas9.htm
 
3/11/2010
South Dakota - East River Aviation Safety Symposium
 
Location: 
SDSU, Brookings, SD (Rotunda Lane, Building 58 Room D)
 
Time: 
8:00am to 5pm
 
Details: 

FREE Safety Seminars for all Airmen. The FAA will be present to renew IA certificates. Possible speakers include, Pratt & Whitney, Goodyear, Garmin.

 
3/11/2010
2010 East River Aviation Symposium for Pilot / Mechanic Training and IA Renewal
 
Location: 
Rotunda A at the South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD
 
Time: 
7:30am to 5:30pm
 
Details: 

This is a FREE event, please register at http://www.faasafety.gov/. Call (605) 688-5771 for information.
Registration is not required to attend this event.
7:30– 8:00 Opening remarks, SDSU, FAASTeam, FSDO.
8:00– 9:00 Mr. John Barney , Chief Flight Instructor – SDSU & FAASTeam Rep. Presentation: FARs / Documentation needed for flight with defective / inoperative equipment.
9:05-10:25 Mr. Joe Logie, Tech Support Manager – Champion Aerospace. Presentation: Magneto theory, maintenance, operation.
10:30–11:00 Mr. Dan Allison, Rapid City FSDO.
11:05–12:00 Mr. Ron Matusiak, Rapid City FSDO. Presentation: FAASafety.gov, Wings, Airmen log-in. (Computer Labs)
1:00–2:25 Mr. Mike Berryhill, Garmin International Technical Training. Presentation: GPS maintenance, inspections, safety, operation/new technology
2:30–5:30 Break-out Sessions (Rotunda A – Pilot Workshop, Rotunda B – Mechanic Workshop).
Rotunda A – Pilots Workshop
2:30-4:30 Mr. Warren Hovland, Flight Instructor- SDSU & FAASTeam. Presentation: CFI Workshop #6
4:40-5:30 Mr. Dave Quale, Chief Aircraft Mechanic SDSU & FAASTeam Rep. Presentation: A/C Records
Rotunda B – Mechanic Workshop
2:30-3:10 Mr. Greg Klein, Maintenance Instructor - LATI & FAASTeam Rep. Presentation: Light Sport Aircraft Doc. and FAR’s
3:15-4:25 Mr. Rob Steel, Senior Field Support Representative Pratt & Whitney Canada. Presentation: Turbine Engine Maintenance
4:30-5:30 Rapid City Flight Standards District Office Mr. Gary Soldwisch, Mx and IA Currency, Q&A; and Mr. Mark Goodwin, ELTs & GPS Database Updates, A.C. 43.13-2B, Avionics Alterations

 
3/13/2010
CAP training exercise
 
Location: 
Pierre Airport (PIR), SD
 
Time: 
8am-5pm
 
Details: 

Public is welcome to observe. Contact Mike Beason at 605-484-6689 or contact sdwa@earthlink.net.

 
3/14/2010
North Central Plains Ultra-light Club fly-in
 
Location: 
Jerry Konechne’s north of Kimball (6A6), SD
 
Time: 
11:00am - ???
 
Details: 

Bring yourself and some eats to share. Drinks, plates and utensils will be furnished. You may want to bring any VCR tapes, DVD’s, pix whatever you might wish to share with the group. If the weather looks good, you may want to bring your “flying machine.” Contact Jerry Konechne at 605-778-6527 or jerrysbodyshop77@hotmail.com

 
3/15/2010 to 6/15/2010
Korean Memorial exhibit
 
Location: 
Fargo Air Museum, Fargo (FAR), ND
    http://www.fargoairmuseum.org/index.php
 
3/17/2010
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
~6:00pm
 
Details: 

Storytelling and world problem solving.

 
3/20/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569.

    http://eaa569.org
 
3/20/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
3/27/2010
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE, at A&M Aviation
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

Free-will donation. Contact Terri at cdrairport@yahoo.com

 
3/30/2010 to 4/1/2010
SD Airports Conference, SD Aeronautics Commission meeting, and sponsor meetings
 
Location: 
Deadwood at the Deadwood Gulch
 
Details: 

March 30: Sponsor meetings between FAA, SD DOT-Aeronautics, and airport sponsors. March 31: SD Aeronautical Commission meeting (8-9am) at the Deadwood Gulch Resort. March 31: SD Airports Conference will begin at 9:30am and finish on April 1 (no Fooling) at noon. Call 605-773-3574 for info.

 
4/1/2010 to 4/29/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
4/2/2010 to 4/30/2010
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
4/3/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055. email Rod Matlock at redoakrod@stewireless.com

 
4/7/2010
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

Potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
4/10/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD
 
Time: 
7:00am - noon
 
Details: 

In Pheasants Fury big hangar. Sponsored by SDSU Aviation Program Students (ringleaders Zack Perrizo and Nick Sand). Free to PIC, $5.00 others. Spot landing contest.

 
4/13/2010 to 4/18/2010
Sun ‘n Fun fly-in
 
Location: 
Lakeland (LAL), FL
 
Details: 

36th anniversary.

    http://www.sun-n-fun.org
 
4/17/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569.

    http://eaa569.org
 
4/17/2010
SDPA meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre Airport (PIR) in the 2nd floor conference in the terminal
 
Time: 
1pm
 
Details: 

If you fly in, park at Capital City Air Carriers (and buy fuel). DO NOT PARK YOUR AIRCRAFT AT THE TERMINAL and DO NOT WALK ACROSS THE RAMP because of TSA and commercial flights. Airport Manager Mike Isaacs will talk to us about the Pierre Airport.

 
4/17/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
4/21/2010
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
~6:00pm
 
Details: 

Storytelling and world problem solving.

 
4/24/2010
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE, at A&M Aviation
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

Free-will donation. Contact Terri at cdrairport@yahoo.com

 
4/25/2010
EAA Chapter 380 Annual Flapjack Breakfast Fly-In
 
Location: 
Grafton (GAF), ND at (30 miles north of Grand Forks)
 
Time: 
7:30am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

Young Eagles airplane rides for kids 8 - 17.

 
4/27/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room.
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
5/1/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
York (JYR), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Featuring custom-made omelets, burritos, eggs, sausage, and of course, airplane shaped pancakes if so desired. Free-will donation. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 1055. email Rod Matlock at redoakrod@stewireless.com

 
5/2/2010
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Red Oak (RDK), IA
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

 
5/5/2010
Monthly "First Wednesday Gathering"
 
Location: 
Brookings (BKX), SD, in the farthest east hangar (McLaughlin’s)
 
Time: 
6:30pm
 
Details: 

Potluck supper (those that fly-in aren’t required to bring anything).

 
5/6/2010 to 5/27/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
5/7/2010 to 5/28/2010
Weekly Friday Gathering of HSR Wind Socks
 
Location: 
Hot Springs (HSR), SD
 
Time: 
9:30-11:30am
 
Details: 

Coffee, treats & conversation. Come join us for some hangar flying. Denny Lewis at 605-745-6553.

 
5/8/2010
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Pella (PEA), IA
 
Time: 
7-10:00am
 
Details: 

Pella Tulip Festival. PIC FREE. Also free shuttle to town on May 6, 7, 8.

    http://www.pellatuliptime.com
 
5/8/2010
CAP training exercise
 
Location: 
Aberdeen Airport (ABR), SD
 
Time: 
8am-5pm.
 
Details: 

Public is welcome to observe. Contact Mike Beason at 605-484-6689 or contact sdwa@earthlink.net.

 
5/8/2010
20th annual “Hawaiian Fly-in”
 
Location: 
Greenfield (GFZ), IA
 
Details: 

The Iowa Aviation Museum is on the field.

 
5/15/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Crete (CEK), NE
 
Time: 
8:00-10:00am
 
Details: 

Plane talk & great food. All you can eat for suggested donation of $4.00. Sponsored by EAA Chapter 569.

    http://eaa569.org
 
5/15/2010
Monthly fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
EAA Chapter 289 Building at Lincoln County (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

FREE to PIC, others free-will donation.

 
5/15/2010
“Learn to Fly Day” Seminar & Open House
 
Location: 
Pella (PEA), IA
 
Time: 
10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
 
Details: 

Free, but phone or email to reserve a seat Introductory flight lessons available all day
641-628-9393.

 
5/16/2010
Flight breakfast
 
Location: 
Cherokee (CKP), IA
 
Time: 
7:00am to noon.
 
Details: 

Free to PIC plus one other person. (always 3rd Sunday in May).

 
5/19/2010
Monthly Potluck Cookout
 
Location: 
Vermillion (VMR), SD
 
Time: 
~6:00pm
 
Details: 

Storytelling and world problem solving.

 
5/22/2010
Monthly Aviator’s Breakfast
 
Location: 
Chadron (CDR), NE, at A&M Aviation
 
Time: 
8-10am
 
Details: 

Free-will donation. Contact Terri at cdrairport@yahoo.com

 
5/25/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
6/3/2010 to 6/24/2010
Weekly Thursday meeting of Madison Aviation Enthusiasts
 
Location: 
Madison (MDS), SD
 
Time: 
6:00pm
 
Details: 

Food, fun, and flying.

 
6/4/2010 to 6/6/2010
CAP glider flights
 
Location: 
Philip Airport (PHP), SD
 
Time: 
8am-7pm daily
 
Details: 

Provide glider flights to cadets. Contact Mike Beason at rushmorecap@rap.midco.net

 
6/5/2010
Airport Family Fun Day & Fly-in
 
Location: 
Scottsbluff (BFF), NE
 
Details: 

In conjunction with Sugar Valley Rally. Breakfast 7:00-10:00am; lunch on field at Skyport Café available 11am-1pm.

 
6/6/2010
Flight breakfast
 
Location: 
Audubon (ADU), IA
 
Time: 
6:30-10:30am
 
Details: 

FREE to all fly-ins.

 
6/12/2010 to 6/13/2010
35th Sioux Falls Great Balloon Race
 
Location: 
Kenny Anderson Park, Sioux Falls
 
Time: 
dawn & dusk
 
Details: 

Launched from Kenny Anderson Park, Sioux Falls. Launches at 6:30am and 6:30pm – depending on weather. http://www.sfballooning.org

 
6/13/2010
Buggies-n-Blues Airport Breakfast
 
Location: 
Mandan (Y19), ND
 
Details: 

Free transportation to downtown Mandan's annual Buggies-n-Blues festival. Enjoy 500 classic cars, live music and great food!

 
6/19/2010
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Beulah (95D), ND
 
Time: 
8:00am-1:00pm
 
Details: 

Contact Kevin Lee at 701-873-2259.

 
6/20/2010
Fly-in breakfast
 
Location: 
Garrison (D05), ND
 
Details: 

Contact Brian Klabunde at 701-337-6294.

 
6/20/2010
Iowa’s Original Flight Breakfast
 
Location: 
Harlan (HNR), IA
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

Free to all fly-ins. 2010 is the 65th annual breakfast!!

 
6/20/2010 to 6/22/2010
American Barnstormers tour
 
Location: 
Lincoln County Airport (Y14), Tea, SD
 
Time: 
all day
 
Details: 

Twenty meticulously restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s and 1930s will journey through the northern Great Plains states on a tour. Admission is free and airplane rides will be available in some of these rare aircraft.

 
6/22/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
6/23/2010
American Barnstormers tour
 
Location: 
Watertown Airport (ATY), Watertown, SD
 
Time: 
all day
 
Details: 

Twenty meticulously restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s and 1930s will journey through the northern Great Plains states on a tour. Admission is free and airplane rides will be available in some of these rare aircraft.

 
6/24/2010 to 6/26/2010
American Barnstormers tour
 
Location: 
Aberdeen Airport (ABR), Aberdeen, SD
 
Time: 
all day
 
Details: 

Twenty meticulously restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s and 1930s will journey through the northern Great Plains states on a tour. Admission is free and airplane rides will be available in some of these rare aircraft.

 
6/27/2010 to 6/27/2010
American Barnstormers tour
 
Location: 
Bismarck Airport (BIS), Bismarck, ND.
 
Time: 
all day
 
Details: 

Twenty meticulously restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s and 1930s will journey through the northern Great Plains states on a tour. Admission is free and airplane rides will be available in some of these rare aircraft.

 
6/30/2010 to 7/2/2010
American Barnstormers tour
 
Location: 
Jamestown Airport (JMS), Jamestown, ND
 
Time: 
all day
 
Details: 

Twenty meticulously restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s and 1930s will journey through the northern Great Plains states on a tour. Admission is free and airplane rides will be available in some of these rare aircraft.

 
7/3/2010 to 7/5/2010
American Barnstormers tour
 
Location: 
Chandler Field (AXN), Alexandria, MN
 
Time: 
all day
 
Details: 

Twenty meticulously restored vintage aircraft from the 1920s and 1930s will journey through the northern Great Plains states on a tour. Admission is free and airplane rides will be available in some of these rare aircraft.

 
7/23/2010 to 7/25/2010
Launch of EAA AirVenture Cup Race
 
Location: 
Mitchell (MHE), SD
 
Details: 

Mitchell (MHE), SD, to Oshkosh, WI. Racers arrive on 7/23-24 and the race starts at 9:00am on Sunday, 7/25. (http://www.airventurecup.com)

 
7/24/2010
8th annual Fly-in Pool Party
 
Location: 
Alexis Park Inn -- adjacent to Iowa City Airport (IOW), IA.
 
Time: 
3pm to ??
 
Details: 

 
7/24/2010
Northwood Flying Club “Old Fashion Saturday” Fly-In / Drive-in Breakfast
 
Location: 
Northwood (4V4) [25NM SW of Grand Forks], ND
 
Time: 
7:00-10:30am
 
Details: 

Contact Craig Hanson at 218-779-2928.

 
7/26/2010 to 8/1/2010
Annual EAA AirVenture 2010
 
Location: 
Oshkosh (OSH), WI
 
Details: 

    http://www.airventure.org
 
8/3/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
8/8/2010
CAP training exercise
 
Location: 
Huron Airport (HON), SD
 
Time: 
8am-5pm.
 
Details: 

Public is welcome to observe. Contact Mike Beason at 605-484-6689 or contact sdwa@earthlink.net.

 
8/22/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Ankeny (IKV), IA
 
Time: 
7:00-11:00am
 
Details: 

PIC free, Sponsored by EAA Chapter 135. Iowa Aviation Heritage Museum on the field

 
8/28/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Hay Springs (4V6), NE (about 20 miles east of Chadron -- a real nice grass strip)
 
Time: 
7-9:30am
 
Details: 

Breakfast 7:00-9:30am followed by the community celebration, "Friendly Festival". Contact Dave Carlson at dave.carlson@nebraska.gov

 
8/29/2010
Airport breakfast
 
Location: 
Greenfield (GFZ), IA
 
Time: 
7:30-11:00am.
 
Details: 

PIC FREE, others $5.00. www.flyingmuseum.com. The Iowa Aviation Museum is on the field. [always the last Sunday in August]

 
8/31/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
9/5/2010
US – Canada International Fly-in
 
Location: 
Dunseith (S28; International Peace Garden Airport), ND
 
Details: 

Contact Larry Taborsky (701) 328-9650

 
9/22/2010 to 9/26/2010
International Cessna 120/140 Association
 
Location: 
Black Hills Airport (SPF), Spearfish, SD
 
Details: 

Contact host is Bruce Bowen of Sturgis (BBowen999@aol.com or 605-347-2232).

    http://www.cessna120-140.org/
 
9/28/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room.
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 
10/26/2010
SD Aeronautics Commission meeting
 
Location: 
Pierre, SD, at the SD DOT building in the conference room
 
Time: 
Typically held at 1:30pm
 
Details: 

More info at 605-773-3574.

 

 

Web sites to check for events

Restaurants on or next to airports

South Dakota

  • Aberdeen (ABR), SD, restaurant on field.
  • Huron (HON), SD, Ryan’s Hangar Restaurant located in terminal building: breakfast, lunch, dinner, everyday except opens at 4:00pm on Saturdays. (605-352-1639)
  • Lake Andes (8D8), SD, [CLOSED, BUT WE WILL RECHECK IT IN THE FUTURE TO SEE IF IT HAS REOPENED] Sportsman’s Choice located 1 block across the highway from the nice turf runway: Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-9:00pm; Sun. 7:00am-9:00pm. (605-487-7561)
  • Parkston (8V3), SD, Boom’s located across highway (1 block) from Cliff Adkins place (use the gravel taxiway off the end of runway 15 and park next to Cliff’s hangars). (Sat. 8:00am-8:30pm; Sun. 8:00am-8:30pm) (605-928-3525)
  • Sioux Falls (FSD), SD, Touch-N-Go Café located in new terminal for Business Aviation, open Monday-Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm, grab & go items 24/7. 
  • Tea (Y14), SD, Tea Steak House, call for reservations & ride from Tea Airport (605-368-9667) 605-368-9077
  • Wall (6V4), SD, Wall Drug Store or Cactus Café located about 5 blocks from airport, 6:30am-8:00pm daily except certain holidays, 605-279-2175

Iowa

  • Cherokee (CKP), IA, Danny’s Sport Spot located about 1-2 blocks from airport (easy walk).
  • Mason City (MCW), IA, The Lighthouse, located on the field. 5:00am-11:00pm (515-421-9553).

Missouri

  • Bolivar (M17), MO, Airport Restaurant located in FBO building (also pretty low fuel prices). Closes at 3:00pm in winter.

Minnesota

  • Litchfield (LJF), MN: Peter's on Lake Ripley – use courtesy car at the airport for the short (about 1.5 miles) drive to Peter’s on Lake Ripley  (http://www.petersribs.com/)
  • Ortonville (VVV), MN, Matado Supper Club located across from turf strip runway (open Sunday evenings).

Nebraska

  • York (JYR), NE, Chances “R” Restaurant (402-362-7755); use city’s courtesy car at airport – easy to find restaurant (2.5 miles).

 


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