 Happy Retirement Scott & Joe!
Congratulations Scott Shannon and Joe Carter on their well-earned retirement from the Kentucky Department of Aviation! With over 30 years of combined service, we're wishing them both blue skies and a happy retirement ahead.
 The Kentucky Department of Aviation, in collaboration with airports, planning organizations, and industry stakeholders, is actively conducting meetings to shape the 2025 Statewide Aviation System Plan (SASP). These sessions focus on assessing current infrastructure, identifying future needs, and ensuring Kentucky's aviation network continues to support growth, safety, and innovation across the Commonwealth.
You can find the 2025 Statewide Aviation Plan on the KDA homepage.
Click HERE to view the Kickoff Presentation Video!
 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!
Download Printable Kentucky Airports Map
 EAA Chapter 1587 Breakfast Fly-In
When: August 2nd, 7:00 am - 10:00 am CT
Where: Hancock County Airport (KY8)
EAA Chapter 1587 Breakfast Fly-In at KY8. Come out to enjoy delicious pancakes, sausage, and scrambled eggs. Enjoy spending time with your fellow aviators!
 EAA 1525 Pancake Breakfast
When: August 2nd, 8:00 am - 10:30 am ET
Where: Morehead-Rowan Regional Airport (SYM)
On the First Saturday of each month, EAA Chapter 1525 will host a Pancake breakfast. Enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee and more for $5.00
Breakfast will be served from 8:00 am to 10:30 am.
Profits will be used to provide flight training, education and scholarship opportunities for members and community. EAA 1525 also raises money to provide flights for individuals 8-17 through the Young Eagles flight program.
Feel free to chat with pilots and with favorable weather watch airplanes as they arrive and depart from Morehead – Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport.
EAA 1525 is a nonprofit organization that accepts charitable contributions from community members and organizations.
 Race the Runway 5k
When: August 2nd, 9:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Where: Bowman Field (LOU)
Ready. Set. Run the Runway!
Lace up those sneakers and join us Saturday, August 2 at Bowman Field for Run the Runway 5.02K — the first leg of the Mayorathon series!
Don’t miss your chance to experience the thrill of the tarmac with no plane ticket required.
 Aviation Museum of Kentucky: BD-5 Learning Lab
When: Every Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm ET
Where: Aviation Museum of Kentucky - Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
The BD-5 Learning Lab is turning heads and sparking curiosity at the museum. Every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. our volunteers, members, and visitors jump in to learn how an airplane is built. The BD-5 kit, originally purchased in 1974, was donated to the museum decades later to serve as a hands-on aviation experience for everyone—no prior experience required.
The project is expected to continue for many Saturdays to come. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast, or just curious about rivets and bolts, swing by the museum and experience firsthand in our Learning Lab!
Interested in learning more about projects like this one? Sign up for our Newsletter via our website!
 Annual Corn Roast
When: August 8th, Saturday, at 6:30 pm ET
Where: Mount Sterling - Montgomery Co. Airport (IOB)
Come out for live music, food, and of course some corn at the Mount Sterling Airport! Everyone is welcome!
 Bardstown/KPA Breakfast Fly-In
When: August 9th, 8:30 am - 10:30 am ET
Where: Samuels Field (BRY)
Breakfast will be served from 8:30 to 10:30. Admission is $15.00.
 Kentucky Pilot Association Meeting
When: August 14th, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Where: Samuels Field (BRY)
This is the monthly meeting of the Kentucky Pilots Association. Every 2nd Thursday of the month. Contact Randy White c: 502 396-2880 | e: rwhite.csi@gmail.com
 Breakfast Fly-In
When: August 16th, 8:30 am - 10:30 pm ET
Where: Lebanon-Springfield Airport (6i2)
Join us for a complimentary breakfast every 3rd Saturday of the month! Fly or drive in.
 Fly-In / Drive-In
When: August 16th, 8:30 am - 10:00 am CT
Where: Mayfield-Graves County Airport (M25)
Join us this month at the Mayfield Graves County Airport (M25-Mayfield, KY) for our monthly 3rd Saturday Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast. Presented by the Purchase Area Aviators EAA Chapter 807!
 Flight Sim Sunday
When: August 17th
Where: Aviation Museum of Kentucky (Blue Grass Airport-LEX)
Flight Sim FREE with admission!
 EAA Chapter 110 VMC Meeting
When: August 20th, at 7:00 pm ET
Where: Aero Club (Bowman Field - LOU)
Presented by EAA Chapter 110.
 Wings Flight Club Meeting
When: August 21st, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm ET
Where: Danville - Stuart Powell Field (DVK)
Join Wings Flight Club and DreamFlight Charities for their monthly meeting!
Doors open at 6:00pm EST, with meeting to start at 6:30pm EST.
Address: 4444-A Gumbert Road, Lexington, KY 40510
 EAA Chapter 1640 Breakfast Fly-In
When: August 23rd, 8:00 am - 11:00 am ET
Where: Addington Field - Elizabethtown Regional Airport (EKX)
Fly in or drive in to the BEST aviation friendly breakfast around! Hope to see you at EKX corporate hangar! Every 4th Saturday of the month!
 Balloons Over the Bluegrass
When: August 24th, at 4:00 pm ET
Where: Danville-Stuart Powell Field (DVK)
Get ready for a high-flying celebration! Join us for Balloons Over the Bluegrass, an unforgettable day at the Danville-Boyle County Airport where hot air balloons will take flight over Junction City.
Watch the sky come alive with color
Tethered balloon rides
Grab a bite from your favorite local food trucks
Browse unique vendors
Enjoy live music and family-friendly fun
Hosted by Junction City Matters – a proud supporter of our local community
 EAA Chapter 110 IMC Meeting
When: August 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.
 Madisonville Hot Air Balloon Glow
When: August 29th, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm CT
Where: Madisonville, KY (Mahr Park Arboretum, Barn B)
Grab your chair and blanket and come join us for an unforgettable experience and be amazed by the colorful display of giant, glowing hot air balloons. Watch the assembly of the balloons including 2 tethered balloons that you can take a ride in for $10.00 per person. Enjoy delicious food from your favorite local vendors, shop retail vendors, and enjoy other family-friendly activities! Live music by “A Barber, A Baker, & A Heartbreaker”, and “Galactic Foghorn!”
 6th Annua Watermelon Drop
When: August 30th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm CT
Where: Tompkinsville-Monroe County Airport (TZV)
Contact Kaneia for more details. 270-646-0544
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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