Fly-ins and events

March

Iceport 2025

March 1
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mille Lacs Lake, MN 43469 Vista Road, Isle MN 56342
GPS coordinates: 46.17N/93.48W

The Worlds Largest Ice Fly-in! For the latest ICEPORT event updates, please visit Facebook.com/CreateLift. Pilots monitor: 122.9
No fee for this event (Donations are highly encouraged to offset Mac’s Twin Bay plowing expenses). Plowed iceway. Skis & wheels welcome. Look for the orange safety cones depicting the landing zone!
Contact: Mark Priglmeier 320-200-8050 CreateLift@gmail.com

Aitkin Flyers Ski Plane and Wheels Chili/Hotdog Fly-In

March 8
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
KAIT - Aitkin Municipal Airport
Paved Runway 16/34 and Snow Strip 8/26! Frequency, 123.05.

Get the winter rust off and come join the Aitkin Flyers for a ski plane and wheels fly-in with delicious chili and hot dogs! Join your fellow pilots in hangar talk, camaraderie and food!
Contact: Trudi Amundson - trudiamundson@yahoo.com

2025 Annual Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician & IA Renewal Conference

March 25-26
Heritage Center, Brooklyn Center, MN

Join aviation maintenance professionals, including students from colleges and universities across Minnesota and beyond, for a dynamic event packed with education, networking, and career opportunities. This conference offers:

11 hours of training over 1.5 days
8 hours of FAA-accredited annual training toward IA certification
Concurrent sessions on aircraft maintenance topics
FAA representatives on-site to answer your questions

Explore over 50 exhibits showcasing cutting-edge aviation technology, projects, and services. Connect with recruiters and discover exciting career opportunities.
Sponsorship Opportunities: Looking for an impactful way to promote your company? Sponsorships offer high visibility and recognition, with multiple levels available to suit your goals. Make a lasting impression by supporting this premier event!

Location: Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center Conveniently located in the Twin Cities area, with free parking and excellent food.

The conference is now being coordinated by AirTAP – University of MN. Attendees will need to create a new registration account to participate. For detailed information and to complete your registration, please visit airtap.umn.edu/events/amt-conference.

Details & Registration: https://airtap.umn.edu/events/amt-conference
Mark your calendar and be part of the best aviation maintenance conference in the Midwest!
This conference is supported by:

MN Department of Transportation - Office of Aeronautics
FAASTeam - MSP
UMN - AirTap

If you have any questions, please contact Darlene: darlene.dahlseide@state.mn.us

June

Fergus Falls EAA Chapter 1174 Fly In and Belgian Waffle Feed

June 8
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fergus Falls - KFFM

Please fly in or drive in and join us for the annual Fergus Falls EAA Chapter 1174 Fly In and Belgian Waffle Feed. There will be all the Belgian waffles you care to eat, sausages, coffee, and juice. We will also be doing Young Eagle Flights during the fly in. Big thanks to all of our volunteers that make this event possible and Sky Crew Services for the use of the airport and all the help putting on the event. Contact: Robert Gray - rcgray@gmail.com - 320-979-6440 - https://www.facebook.com/eaachapter1174/

August

Zangger Vintage Airpark fly-in

Aug. 2
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
2VA, Larchwood, Iowa

Pancake lunch with sausage and lemonade, fundraiser for Friends of Blood Run. Tethered hot air balloons, antique tractors, vintage cars, paragliders and RC model planes. Contact: Jim Zangger, 605-370-1139, jzangger@alliancecom.net

43rd Annual Fly-in Breakfast

Aug. 3
7:30 a.m. - noon
Ellen Church Field, Cresco Airport (Airport Rd., Cresco, IA)

Enjoy all you can eat pancakes and omelets. Pilots and one passenger eat for free. Contact: Email hcbt@cedausa.com or call Abby Cahalan at the Cresco Chamber 563-547-3434

Litchfield Piston and Props

Aug. 9
8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Litchfield Airport

Join us at the Litchfield Pistons & Props for a day filled with classic cars, incredible aircraft, great food, and fun for all ages. Contact: Mike Niedzielski, 320-245-1020

EAA Chapter 54 Lake Elmo Fly-in Pancake breakfast

Aug. 10
8-11:30 a.m.
Lake Elmo Airport (21D)

Enjoy plenty of airplanes on the field, a stack of pancakes, sausage, juice, milk and coffee and aviators from the Upper Midwest. Pilots eat free. The breakfast will be held on the south side of the airport (near the airport beacon). Just follow the marshals. We expect there will be a temporary FAA control tower so consult your NOTAM (also note that the CTAF Lake Elmo frequency has been changed. Want to volunteer? Contact us. View updates throughout the summer. Contact: Marlon Gunderson, Jay Schrankler, Bob Collins

September

Aitkin Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast

Sept. 7
8 a.m. - noon
KAIT - Aitkin Municipal Airport

Annual Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast serving pancakes (with and without wild rice), bacon, sausage, coffee and orange juice.
Contact: Charlotte Montgomery - familyflying@yahoo.com