The following list of upcoming events is courtesy of Tom Auerbach, Tom Auerbach, Ponca City Aviation Booster Club, Newsletter Editor.
Always verify the event info when making your plans!I have continued to list other future events since I have not received any notification of cancellation. If you are considering flying to any of these events, please confirm before you fly. If you hear that an event listed has been cancelled, let me know so that I can spread the word. Thanks, Tom Auerbach
Contact Tom if you have information about Fly-In Opportunities.
Notice to those flying into Ponca City (KPNC) to eat at Enrique’s:
Enrique’s will be closed on Mondays from August 15 to November 15, 2026 due to slow Monday business.
Don’t miss the Reklaw TX Fly-In on October 22-25.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
EAA Chapter 1612 – David J. Perry Fly-In Pancake Breakfast – 8:00 to 9:45 am
David Jay Perry Airport (1K4) AirNav.com
Pancake breakfast on Second Saturday (continuing event) at David J. Perry Airport (1K4), Goldsby, Oklahoma.
EAA Chapter 1612 hosts a monthly fly-in/drive-in breakfast from 8:00 to 9:45 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, coffee and juice for a suggested donation of $7.00. Funds raised will support aviation flight scholarships for local area youth. After the breakfast join us for our monthly chapter meeting from 10:00 to 11:30 am. So come out and enjoy a bit of aviation centered conversation, fun and fellowship. Eric Muehlberg – President, EAA Chapter 1612 – Central Oklahoma Sport Flyers – 405-923-6749
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Wichita EAA Chapter 88 – 2nd Saturday Breakfast
Monthly Breakfast 8 – 10 AM. Eggs, Pancakes, grilled Sausage, Coffee and Juice!!
Age 11+ $7 – 4-10 $5 – 3 under Free – Young Eagles Flights, weather permitting
Fly in to Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita KAAO
See Attached Flyer.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Ottawa Municipal Airport KS (KOWI)
Aviation Explorers Post 8000 – Fly-In Breakfast, 8-10AM – 2nd Saturday of the month (April through October)
We are a group of young aviation enthusiasts. Please support our mission by attending our fly-ins.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
EAA 377—Classic and Antique Annual Fly-in, Syracuse, KS (3K3)
Steve Phillips, 620-384-4222
See attached flyer.
Oct 10 – Lamar MO – Lamar Airport (KLLU) 65th Anniversary and Fly-in Event takes place rain or shine! 8 AM-2 PM Pancake Breakfast- Proceeds benefit EAA Chapter 1609’s scholarship fund Food Trucks Cruise Lamar Car Show Pilot Fuel discount- .15/gallon Free Breakfast for fly-in pilots “The Great Paper Airplane Fly Off” Divisions, K-3, 4-6, 7-12. Each Division: 1st place: $100, 2nd place: $50, 3rd place: $25.00. Longest flight wins! Contact: David Wimer dav3469@yahoo.com
Oct 10 – Higden, AR – Cy Bond Memorial Airport (06AR). Fly-in Breakfast sponsored by the Bondair Pilots. A flyer with more details and a contact number and times will follow at a later date.
Oct 10 – Walnut Ridge, AR – Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (KARG) Pilots Ally and KARG will host a Fly-In Breakfast 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The breakfast will be held at Pilots Ally, located at the north end of the ramp at the Walnut Ridge Regional Airport. There will be pancakes, planes, door prizes and full-service fuel at self-serve pricing. If you are driving in, Pilots Ally is located at 250 N Lear, Walnut Ridge, AR. Contact Stacy Office: (870) 886-5432 Cell: (870) 637-2271 shoggard@cityofwalnutridge.gov
Oct 10 – Cotter, AR – Valley Airpark (61AR) 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM Fly-in breakfast. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast casserole, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, tea, and milk. All pilots that fly in eat free. Donations: $10.00. Place: Duane and Micki’s Hangar at end of RWY 28. Address: 3528 Denton Ferry Road, Cotter. Extra parking at 3602 Denton Ferry Road.
Contact: 870-430-2032 or 636-233-4118. Pattern from north cross mid field. Right traffic use runway 10. Left traffic use runway 28
Sunday, October 11, 2026
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Long Range Planning:
Note: If you know that any of these events has been cancelled, please send me an email, Tom Auerbach.
Warning: As always check with the contact information before flying.
Oct 13 *** Tuesday Zoom Event *** “October 13th MEM IMC Club Meeting” 19:00 Central Daylight Time. Go to: www.memimc.club to request the meeting link.
We trust our avionics, and we trust ATC. This month, we will look at what happens when either one lets you down. This event is open to all pilots IFR or VFR and aircraft owners. FAASTeam WINGS credit will be available-1 credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2. Remember, there is NO membership requirement to participate in Memphis IMC Club meetings-just an interest in becoming a safer, more confident, and more competent pilot. And there are NO DUES!
October 15 – Every Thursday Event ** Flippin, AR – Marion County Airport
(KFLP) Lunch Every Thursday, 1300 at Diego’s Fresh Mex in Flippin Arkansas. Please call / text 870-404-4802 at least two hours before arrival to arrange this pickup at the Marion County Airport (KFLP) at 1245 sharp. So, it’s a drive-in, fly-in social event, and all are welcome! Know a pilot “wannabe?” This should be a wonderful opportunity for them to ask questions & receive top-notch advice! So, what are you waiting for….bring them!
Oct 16 – 18 Elizabeth, LA – WC Field (LS46) 25th Annual Fly-in A weekend of fun flying, camp out, live music, and food at this private airstrip. Contact Todd 318-481-7043
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Claremore OK Regional Airport Fly-In – 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
2026 OKIEDERBY Air Proficiency Rally – Oklahoma 99’s
Sundance Airport (KHSD)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Open Hangar Day – WWII Airborne Demonstration Team – 9AM to 3PM
Frederick Army Airfield – Frederick OK
Oct 17 – Berryville, AR – Carroll County Airport (4M1) 3rd Saturday BREAKFAST EVENT!! 7:30 – 10:00 AM. Farm fresh scrambled eggs, sausage patties & links, flapjacks, sweet tea and always a bunch-o-sweet treats made by the airport wives…$10.00 suggested donation. Contact: 870-423-8393
Oct 17 – Pine Bluff, AR – Grider Field Airport (KPBF) fly-in breakfast 3rd Saturday of every month. Our specialty is eggs anyway you want them, from fried to eggs Benedict. You should try our omelets. Come enjoy your breakfast in our WWII style Officers Club. A $8.00 donation gets you all you can eat. Contact: Sara Works (870-543-9933) email: works_sara@yahoo.com
Thursday-Sunday, October 22-25, 2026
Flying M Ranch (7TA7) 41st Annual Fly-in & Campout. Reklaw, TX
This is a big fly in with many aircraft attending each year. All information: web site www.reklawflyin.org check out the photos section.
Mason Family Contact phone – 936-369-4362 – stinsoneer@airmail.net
See Attached Postcard.
Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25, 2026
Thunderbirds at McConnell AFB Airshow
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Shawnee OK (KSNL) – EAA Chapter 1098: Pancake Breakfast from 9-10am
EAA Chapter 1098 Pancake Breakfast-4th Saturday. We meet at Gordon Cooper Aviation Tech Center, 2600 N Airport Dr, Shawnee, OK 74804. Shawnee airport, fly in or drive in. $10 donation appreciated in support of our Ray Aviation scholarship. Monthly EAA chapter gathering from 10am to 12 noon. eaachapter1098@gmail.com
Everyone with an interest in aviation welcome.
See Attached Flyer
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
EAA Fly-In Pancake Breakfast – 8AM
Sundance Airport (KHSD), Sundance OK
See Attached Flyer
Oct 24 – Mountain Home, AR – Baxter County Airport (KBPK) Run the Runway 5k and 1-Mile Walk. A choice of a 5K or a 1-mile walk, on the runway at Baxter County Airport. A unique chance to enjoy early morning fitness exercise (walk or run) and follow the path normally reserved for airplanes.
Drive or Fly-in the night before and use our rental cars, or fly in very early. Saturday… registration starts at 0615 and the race start is 0730 when the runway is closed. All over by 0930, when the runway reopens. Use this link to register :https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Midway/RunTheRunway5KBaxCo?raceRefCode=Mglcz5iR
Oct 24 – North Little Rock, AR – North Little Rock Municipal Airport (KORK) The 4th Saturday of the month is coming up soon. That means it is time to go to North Little Rock Airport (KORK) and have breakfast in the EAA hangar with about a hundred of our closest friends. From 8:00 till 10:00 we will keep our big buffet bar stocked with loads of mouthwatering, fresh cooked breakfast goodies and custom-made omelets. You name it and we probably serve it. Among the many things we serve, the blueberry pancakes are sent straight from heaven. Our cooks strive to make this a breakfast you will be telling your friends about and they simply have to try it for themselves. We would appreciate breakfast Donation, kids half price, so bring the whole family. Stay comfy in the heated and air conditioned and squeaky-clean hangar. Fly or drive in. Cars use gate 20 which is 1 block south of the main airport entrance on Remount Road. Bring your classic cars, hot rods,
motorcycles and show them off. Questions ? 419 360-7414 P.S. The hangar is available for parties, birthdays, retirements, class reunions, weddings, receptions or any time you need lots of space. Full kitchen, sound system, video screen, margarita machine, tables and chairs for 100 plus separate dance floor. Private parking lot.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Parsons KS Tri-City Airport (KPPF) – End-of-the-Month Fly-In Breakfast
The Parsons Tri-City Airport (KPPF; CTAF 123.0) end-of-month fly-in breakfast will be this coming Saturday, October 31, from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. The weather is anybody’s guess, but we always have a good time rain or shine. Hope you can join us for another year of fly-ins at KPPF! Contact: Marlene Carson champ46echo@outlook.com
Oct 31 – Mountain Home, AR – Baxter County Airport (KBPK) EAA Chapter 775 presents “Treats on the Tarmac”. Time 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. We are inviting pilots to fly in and display their aircraft at the Baxter County Airport Terminal Building ramp. Families and children will go from plane to plane receiving “Halloween Treats” for all ages from the participating aviators.
Participating pilots need to be staged no later than 12:30 pm. EAA Chapter 775 will be hosting a Young Eagle Rally from 9:00 am – 11:15 am and hosting a hotdog cookout from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm for participating pilots and chapter members. Contact: Bill Holland – (405) 626-1386 BillTHolland@gmail.com or Taylor Carmichael – (870) 481-5418 btcarmichael3538@gmail.com
October 31 – Batesville, AR – Batesville Regional Airport (KBVX) Fly-In / Drive-In Breakfast! 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Come talk airplanes and swap stories with Ozarka aviation alumni and true veterans of the air. We are serving up a delicious, all-you-can-eat spread of fresh eggs, sausage links, fluffy pancakes, hot coffee, and orange juice. A $10.00 donation is suggested, and RSVPs are appreciated so we can get an accurate headcount. Fuel Up while you’re here—enjoy a special $0.20/gallon discount on full-service 100LL aviation fuel! Contact the airport staff for more details or to RSVP: 870-251-1244 or email airportmanager@batesvillearkansas.gov.
Oct 31 – Bentonville, AR – Thaden Field (KVBT) We will host our annual HalloWings event on Saturday, October 31st, from 1–4 p.m. Children can trick-or-treat around various aircraft in our Legends Air Center Exhibit Hangar. All are welcome! Open to anyone who would like to fly in! There will also be a RC Sailboat Sailing Regatta happening at Lake Bentonville (attached to our airport) that weekend! This will be a fun Saturday to fly over to get some brunch at Cafe Louise, see the trick-or-treaters/planes on display, and check out the RC sailboat race!
Oct 31 – Sheridan, AR – Grant County Airport (9M8) will host a chili fly in from 11:00 – 1:00. We will have chili and all the fixings with drinks. Fly in and let’s enjoy looking at our planes and chatting about flying! Suggested donation $10.00 For more info contact us at 870 941-9595
Oct 31 – Springdale, AR – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG) Summit Aviation is having a Trunk or Treat event from 3-6 PM. We are going to have a car show, fire trucks and airplanes on display handing out candy. We welcome anyone else who wants to fly in and participate in this fun event. Contact: Brian Danks C: 717-494-6886
Nov 6 – ** A first Friday event ** Potosi, MO – Washington County Airport (8WC) Fried Fish Fly-in, Lunch 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Fried fish with sides $10.00 suggested donation, discounted fuel for attendees. Contact Airport Manager for info: Danny Wilson 573-854-9173 dwilson@washcomo.us Aug 29 – Garfield, AR – Lost Bridge Village Airstrip (40AR) 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Join us for the last 5th Saturday Summer fly-in breakfast of 2026. Breakfast Options & Suggested Donation: . Full Breakfast: Includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, coffee, tea, and juice – $10 suggested donation . Simple Pancake Breakfast: Includes pancakes, syrup, butter, coffee, tea, and juice – $7 suggested donation
November 6-7. Blytheville Arkansas. (KBYH) and the Arkansas Aeroplex are hosting this year’s annual National Cold War Center Fly-in and annual fund raising Gala. Some great stuff to fly-in for. Here are a few things: Friday the 6th Author John Grisham will interview former Polish President Lech Walesa. Saturday the 7th the Cold War Center will unveil 140 feet of the Berlin Wall and the BAFB exhibition has a temporary Cold War Food Exhibit open to the public. That night the annual fundraising Gala.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast – 7:00-10:00AM
Ponca City OK Regional Airport (KPNC)
Sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Foundation on the first Saturday of every month rain or shine. Contact Bert Blanton (580) 716-6443 email: blantonb610@gmail.com. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The requested donation is $10 adults, $5 children under 12. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, coffee, and fruit. Cold soda pop and bottled water are available.
See also FaceBook Group – Ponca City Aviation Booster Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1125751554951764
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Nov 7 – Morrilton, AR – Morrilton Municipal Airport (KBDQ) 9:00 AM until all food is gone. Full Breakfast with Petit Jean Sausage & Bacon. Sponsored by EAA 1590. EAA Meeting will follow breakfast. Unicom 122.8. This will be a recurring event on the first Saturday of the month. Contact: 501-472-1197.
Come eat and have fellowship with EAA Chapter 1590 at 9:00 am. Presentation: Open discussion about flying and airplanes..
Sunday, November 8, 2026
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Saturday, November 14, 2026
73rd Annual Fairview Fly-In – Fairview Regional Airport (6K4) – Fairview OK
Free Breakfast to All Who Fly-In – Breakfast available 7-10AM – Free Turkey to every 10th Plane
Bearhawk Aircraft – Open House 7-10AM
Saturday, November 14, 2026
EAA 377—Holiday Party/Annual Meeting at Spencer Flight & Education Center, Scott City, KS (KTQK)
Randal Loder 620-214-3877
Nov 14 – Willow Springs, MO – Willow Springs Memorial Airport (1H5) 9:00 AM EAA Chapter 1218, Fly-In Pancake Breakfast Meal by donation. Fly-In or Drive. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Contact 417 233-1218 or eaachapter1218@gmail.com
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast – 7:00-10:00AM
Ponca City OK Regional Airport (KPNC)
Sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Foundation on the first Saturday of every month rain or shine. Contact Bert Blanton (580) 716-6443 email: blantonb610@gmail.com. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The requested donation is $10 adults, $5 children under 12. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, coffee, and fruit. Cold soda pop and bottled water are available.
See also FaceBook Group – Ponca City Aviation Booster Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1125751554951764
Santa Claus will be here in person from 8:00AM to 10:00AM
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Dec 5 – Morrilton, AR – Morrilton Municipal Airport (KBDQ) 9:00 AM until all food is gone. Full Breakfast with Petit Jean Sausage & Bacon. Sponsored by EAA 1590. EAA Meeting will follow breakfast. Unicom 122.8. This will be a recurring event on the first Saturday of the month. Contact: 501-472-1197.
Come eat and have fellowship with EAA Chapter 1590 at 9:00 am.
Sunday, December 6, 2026
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
If you would like to be removed from this email distribution, please send me an email.
Tom Auerbach
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club
Newsletter Editor
These Fly-In notices came too late for my Thursday mailing:
Saturday, October 3, 2026
EAA Chapter 1612 – Pancake Fundraiser – 8:00 to 10:00AM in the hangar
Westheimer Airport, Norman OK
20th Annual Aviation Festival featuring P-51 Mustang, Wildcat, Avenger and Corsair Warbirds on Static display (9AM ’til 1PM)
See attached flyer
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Vintage EAA Chapter 10 – Breakfast – 7:30 to 9:30AM
Airman Acres Airport (OK93), Collinsville OK
See attached flyer
Tom Auerbach
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club
Newsletter Editor
Notice to those flying into Ponca City (KPNC) to eat at Enrique’s:
Enrique’s will be closed on Mondays from August 15 to November 15, 2026 due to slow Monday business.
October 1-4 – Omaha, Nebraska – Millard Airport (KMLE) Missouri Pilots Assn fly-out. For details see:
Friday-Sunday, October 2-4, 2026
Ranger Airfield Fly-In & Airshow
Ranger Texas (F23)
See attached flyer
October 2 – ** A first Friday event ** Potosi, MO – Washington County Airport (8WC) Fried Fish Fly-in, Lunch 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Fried fish with sides $10.00 suggested donation, discounted fuel for attendees. Contact Airport Manager for info: Danny Wilson 573-854-9173 dwilson@washcomo.us Aug 29 – Garfield, AR – Lost Bridge Village Airstrip (40AR) 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM Join us for the last 5th Saturday Summer fly-in breakfast of 2026. Breakfast Options & Suggested Donation: . Full Breakfast: Includes eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, coffee, tea, and juice – $10 suggested donation . Simple Pancake Breakfast: Includes pancakes, syrup, butter, coffee, tea, and juice – $7 suggested donation
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast – 7:00-10:00AM
Ponca City OK Regional Airport (KPNC)
Sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Foundation on the first Saturday of every month rain or shine. Contact Bert Blanton (580) 716-6443 email: blantonb610@gmail.com. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The requested donation is $10 adults, $5 children under 12. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, coffee, and fruit. Cold soda pop and bottled water are available.
See also FaceBook Group – Ponca City Aviation Booster Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1125751554951764
See attached flyer
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Skyhaven Airpark (OK01) Annual Fly-In – 9:00AM
See attached Flyer
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Ice Cream Social – Gundy’s Airport – 6:30 PM
Featuring: The Sounds of Music Orchestra
See attached flyer
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
West Woodward Airport Fly-In – 10AM to 2PM
Crisp Air Classics – Free Community Event – Hamburger Feed & more
See attached flyer
Oct 3 – Garfield, AR – Lost Bridge Village Airstrip (40AR) 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Fly/Drive to the Village for Lunch. Live music, food, and fun. Burgers, Hot Dogs, and more. Classic vehicle show if you would like to bring your car, boat, motorcycle, or anything else to show off. Contact: office@lbvca.com or visit www.lbvca.com
October 3 – Shell Knob, MO – Turkey Mountain Airport (MO00) 10 am – 2 pm. Miss Judy’s pulled pork chili lunch By donation. For additional information call: Judy at 417-858-6345; Cell 417-671-1832 or Donna Booth 816-506-5042. This event will be in the newly renovated club house. If you haven’t seen the renovations, you will be impressed. ** Note CTAF 122.9
October 3 – Morrilton, AR – Morrilton Municipal Airport (KBDQ) 9:00 AM until all food is gone. Full Breakfast with Petit Jean Sausage & Bacon. Sponsored by EAA 1590. EAA Meeting will follow breakfast. Unicom 122.8. This will be a recurring event on the first Saturday of the month. Contact: 501-472-1197. Come eat and have fellowship with EAA Chapter 1590 at 9:00 am. Our presenter will be Lynn Baxter & Dennis Gardisser of Baxter Insurance Group on the Ins & Outs/Pros & Cons of Aviation Insurance.
October 3 – Bentonville, AR – The Benton County Flying Tigers R/C club is hosting our Fall Fun Fly and Open House on at 11900 Holloway Road, Bentonville, AR.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Wing Ding Potluck Fly-In – Gundy’s Airport – 12:00 PM
See attached flyer
Sunday, October 4, 2026
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Long Range Planning:
Note: If you know that any of these events has been cancelled, please send me an email, Tom Auerbach.
Warning: As always check with the contact information before flying.
October 8 – Every Thursday Event ** Flippin, AR – Marion County Airport
(KFLP) Lunch Every Thursday, 1300 at Diego’s Fresh Mex in Flippin Arkansas. Please call / text 870-404-4802 at least two hours before arrival to arrange this pickup at the Marion County Airport (KFLP) at 1245 sharp. So, it’s a drive-in, fly-in social event, and all are welcome! Know a pilot “wannabe?” This should be a wonderful opportunity for them to ask questions & receive top-notch advice! So, what are you waiting for….bring them!
Saturday, October 10, 2026
EAA Chapter 1612 – David J. Perry Fly-In Pancake Breakfast – 8:00 to 9:45 am
David Jay Perry Airport (1K4) AirNav.com
Pancake breakfast on Second Saturday (continuing event) at David J. Perry Airport (1K4), Goldsby, Oklahoma.
EAA Chapter 1612 hosts a monthly fly-in/drive-in breakfast from 8:00 to 9:45 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, biscuits & gravy, sausage, coffee and juice for a suggested donation of $7.00. Funds raised will support aviation flight scholarships for local area youth. After the breakfast join us for our monthly chapter meeting from 10:00 to 11:30 am. So come out and enjoy a bit of aviation centered conversation, fun and fellowship. Eric Muehlberg – President, EAA Chapter 1612 – Central Oklahoma Sport Flyers – 405-923-6749
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Wichita EAA Chapter 88 – 2nd Saturday Breakfast
Monthly Breakfast 8 – 10 AM. Eggs, Pancakes, grilled Sausage, Coffee and Juice!!
Age 11+ $7 – 4-10 $5 – 3 under Free – Young Eagles Flights, weather permitting
Fly in to Colonel James Jabara Airport in Wichita KAAO
See Attached Flyer.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Ottawa Municipal Airport KS (KOWI)
Aviation Explorers Post 8000 – Fly-In Breakfast, 8-10AM – 2nd Saturday of the month (April through October)
We are a group of young aviation enthusiasts. Please support our mission by attending our fly-ins.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
EAA 377—Classic and Antique Annual Fly-in, Syracuse, KS (3K3)
Steve Phillips, 620-384-4222
Oct 10 – Lamar MO – Lamar Airport (KLLU) 65th Anniversary and Fly-in Event takes place rain or shine! 8 AM-2 PM Pancake Breakfast- Proceeds benefit EAA Chapter 1609’s scholarship fund Food Trucks Cruise Lamar Car Show Pilot Fuel discount- .15/gallon Free Breakfast for fly-in pilots “The Great Paper Airplane Fly Off” Divisions, K-3, 4-6, 7-12. Each Division: 1st place: $100, 2nd place: $50, 3rd place: $25.00. Longest flight wins! Contact: David Wimer dav3469@yahoo.com
Oct 10 – Higden, AR – Cy Bond Memorial Airport (06AR). Fly-in Breakfast sponsored by the Bondair Pilots. A flyer with more details and a contact number and times will follow at a later date.
Oct 10 – Walnut Ridge, AR – Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (KARG) Pilots Ally and KARG will host a Fly-In Breakfast 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The breakfast will be held at Pilots Ally, located at the north end of the ramp at the Walnut Ridge Regional Airport. There will be pancakes, planes, door prizes and full-service fuel at self-serve pricing. If you are driving in, Pilots Ally is located at 250 N Lear, Walnut Ridge, AR. Contact Stacy Office: (870) 886-5432 Cell: (870) 637-2271 shoggard@cityofwalnutridge.gov
Oct 10 – Cotter, AR – Valley Airpark (61AR) 8:30 AM – 10:30 PM Fly-in breakfast. Menu: Pancakes, scrambled eggs, breakfast casserole, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee, tea, and milk. All pilots that fly in eat free. Donations: $10.00. Place: Duane and Micki’s Hangar at end of RWY 28. Address: 3528 Denton Ferry Road, Cotter. Extra parking at 3602 Denton Ferry Road.
Contact: 870-430-2032 or 636-233-4118. Pattern from north cross mid field. Right traffic use runway 10. Left traffic use runway 28
Sunday, October 11, 2026
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Oct 16 – 18 Elizabeth, LA – WC Field (LS46) 25th Annual Fly-in A weekend of fun flying, camp out, live music, and food at this private airstrip. Contact Todd 318-481-7043
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Claremore OK Regional Airport Fly-In – 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Saturday, October 17, 2026
2026 OKIEDERBY Air Proficiency Rally – Oklahoma 99’s
Sundance Airport (KHSD)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Open Hangar Day – WWII Airborne Demonstration Team – 9AM to 3PM
Frederick Army Airfield – Frederick OK
Oct 17 – Berryville, AR – Carroll County Airport (4M1) 3rd Saturday BREAKFAST EVENT!! 7:30 – 10:00 AM. Farm fresh scrambled eggs, sausage patties & links, flapjacks, sweet tea and always a bunch-o-sweet treats made by the airport wives…$10.00 suggested donation. Contact: 870-423-8393
Oct 17 – Pine Bluff, AR – Grider Field Airport (KPBF) fly-in breakfast 3rd Saturday of every month. Our specialty is eggs anyway you want them, from fried to eggs Benedict. You should try our omelets. Come enjoy your breakfast in our WWII style Officers Club. A $8.00 donation gets you all you can eat. Contact: Sara Works (870-543-9933) email: works_sara@yahoo.com
Thursday-Sunday, October 22-25, 2026
Flying M Ranch (7TA7) 41st Annual Fly-in & Campout. Reklaw, TX
This is a big fly in with many aircraft attending each year. All information: web site www.reklawflyin.org check out the photos section.
Mason Family Contact phone – 936-369-4362 – stinsoneer@airmail.net
See Attached Postcard.
Saturday-Sunday, October 24-25, 2026
Thunderbirds at McConnell AFB Airshow
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Shawnee OK (KSNL) – EAA Chapter 1098: Pancake Breakfast from 9-10am
EAA Chapter 1098 Pancake Breakfast-4th Saturday. We meet at Gordon Cooper Aviation Tech Center, 2600 N Airport Dr, Shawnee, OK 74804. Shawnee airport, fly in or drive in. $10 donation appreciated in support of our Ray Aviation scholarship. Monthly EAA chapter gathering from 10am to 12 noon. eaachapter1098@gmail.com
Everyone with an interest in aviation welcome.
See Attached Flyer
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
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Saturday, October 24, 2026
EAA Fly-In Pancake Breakfast – 8AM
Sundance Airport (KHSD), Sundance OK
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Oct 24 – Mountain Home, AR – Baxter County Airport (KBPK) Run the Runway 5k and 1-Mile Walk. A choice of a 5K or a 1-mile walk, on the runway at Baxter County Airport. A unique chance to enjoy early morning fitness exercise (walk or run) and follow the path normally reserved for airplanes.
Drive or Fly-in the night before and use our rental cars, or fly in very early. Saturday… registration starts at 0615 and the race start is 0730 when the runway is closed. All over by 0930, when the runway reopens. Use this link to register :https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Midway/RunTheRunway5KBaxCo?raceRefCode=Mglcz5iR
Oct 24 – North Little Rock, AR – North Little Rock Municipal Airport (KORK) The 4th Saturday of the month is coming up soon. That means it is time to go to North Little Rock Airport (KORK) and have breakfast in the EAA hangar with about a hundred of our closest friends. From 8:00 till 10:00 we will keep our big buffet bar stocked with loads of mouthwatering, fresh cooked breakfast goodies and custom-made omelets. You name it and we probably serve it. Among the many things we serve, the blueberry pancakes are sent straight from heaven. Our cooks strive to make this a breakfast you will be telling your friends about and they simply have to try it for themselves. We would appreciate breakfast Donation, kids half price, so bring the whole family. Stay comfy in the heated and air conditioned and squeaky-clean hangar. Fly or drive in. Cars use gate 20 which is 1 block south of the main airport entrance on Remount Road. Bring your classic cars, hot rods,
motorcycles and show them off. Questions ? 419 360-7414 P.S. The hangar is available for parties, birthdays, retirements, class reunions, weddings, receptions or any time you need lots of space. Full kitchen, sound system, video screen, margarita machine, tables and chairs for 100 plus separate dance floor. Private parking lot.
Sunday, October 25, 2026
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Parsons KS Tri-City Airport (KPPF) – End-of-the-Month Fly-In Breakfast
The Parsons Tri-City Airport (KPPF; CTAF 123.0) end-of-month fly-in breakfast will be this coming Saturday, October 31, from 8:00AM to 10:00AM. The weather is anybody’s guess, but we always have a good time rain or shine. Hope you can join us for another year of fly-ins at KPPF! Contact: Marlene Carson champ46echo@outlook.com
Oct 31 – Mountain Home, AR – Baxter County Airport (KBPK) EAA Chapter 775 presents “Treats on the Tarmac”. Time 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm. We are inviting pilots to fly in and display their aircraft at the Baxter County Airport Terminal Building ramp. Families and children will go from plane to plane receiving “Halloween Treats” for all ages from the participating aviators.
Participating pilots need to be staged no later than 12:30 pm. EAA Chapter 775 will be hosting a Young Eagle Rally from 9:00 am – 11:15 am and hosting a hotdog cookout from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm for participating pilots and chapter members. Contact: Bill Holland – (405) 626-1386 BillTHolland@gmail.com or Taylor Carmichael – (870) 481-5418 btcarmichael3538@gmail.com
October 31 – Batesville, AR – Batesville Regional Airport (KBVX) Fly-In / Drive-In Breakfast! 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM. Come talk airplanes and swap stories with Ozarka aviation alumni and true veterans of the air. We are serving up a delicious, all-you-can-eat spread of fresh eggs, sausage links, fluffy pancakes, hot coffee, and orange juice. A $10.00 donation is suggested, and RSVPs are appreciated so we can get an accurate headcount. Fuel Up while you’re here—enjoy a special $0.20/gallon discount on full-service 100LL aviation fuel! Contact the airport staff for more details or to RSVP: 870-251-1244 or email airportmanager@batesvillearkansas.gov.
Oct 31 – Bentonville, AR – Thaden Field (KVBT) We will host our annual HalloWings event on Saturday, October 31st, from 1–4 p.m. Children can trick-or-treat around various aircraft in our Legends Air Center Exhibit Hangar. All are welcome! Open to anyone who would like to fly in! There will also be a RC Sailboat Sailing Regatta happening at Lake Bentonville (attached to our airport) that weekend! This will be a fun Saturday to fly over to get some brunch at Cafe Louise, see the trick-or-treaters/planes on display, and check out the RC sailboat race!
Oct 31 – Springdale, AR – Springdale Municipal Airport (KASG) Summit Aviation is having a Trunk or Treat event from 3-6 PM. We are going to have a car show, fire trucks and airplanes on display handing out candy. We welcome anyone else who wants to fly in and participate in this fun event. Contact: Brian Danks C: 717-494-6886
November 6-7. Blytheville Arkansas. (KBYH) and the Arkansas Aeroplex are hosting this year’s annual National Cold War Center Fly-in and annual fund raising Gala. Some great stuff to fly-in for. Here are a few things: Friday the 6th Author John Grisham will interview former Polish President Lech Walesa. Saturday the 7th the Cold War Center will unveil 140 feet of the Berlin Wall and the BAFB exhibition has a temporary Cold War Food Exhibit open to the public. That night the annual fundraising Gala.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Ponca City Aviation Booster Club Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast – 7:00-10:00AM
Ponca City OK Regional Airport (KPNC)
Sponsored by the Ponca City Aviation Foundation on the first Saturday of every month rain or shine. Contact Bert Blanton (580) 716-6443 email: blantonb610@gmail.com. Breakfast is served from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. The requested donation is $10 adults, $5 children under 12. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, coffee, and fruit. Cold soda pop and bottled water are available.
See also FaceBook Group – Ponca City Aviation Booster Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1125751554951764
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Haskell OK: Coffee & Donuts
Haskell Airport (2K9) AirNav.com CTAF: 122.9
EVERY SATURDAY – 8:00 am – 10:00 am – Rain or shine, fly or drive, aviation enthusiasts will be there no matter what the weather is doing.
See attached.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
ALVA, OKLAHOMA – DONUTS AND COFFEE – Every Sunday 8am – 10am
Alva Regional Airport (AVK) CTAF: 122.8
No Cost. Donations appreciated.
Airport Manager – Alva Regional Airport – Alva, OK
Office: 580-327-2898
Website http://alvaok.org/ara.htm
https://www.facebook.com/alvaregionalairport
Saturday, November 14, 2026
EAA 377—Holiday Party/Annual Meeting at Spencer Flight & Education Center, Scott City, KS (KTQK)
Randal Loder 620-214-3877
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