Rowan County Airport Part of Federal Grant
Rowan County airport part of federal grant to study future of electric aircraft charging at Appalachian airports Morehead – Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport is one of 36 general aviation airports to be included in a federal grant study on the future of electric aircraft. Kentucky is a partner to a $500,000 grant […]
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...Read MoreFree Airplane Rides for Kids! – June 8
Exciting Opportunity for Young Aviators! Join us this Saturday at the Morehead Airport for the EAA Young Eagles Day, where kids aged 8 to 17 can experience the thrill of flight with FREE AIRPLANE RIDES! Date: This Saturday Time: 10 AM – until the last kiddo present flies (typically ends around 2-3 PM) Location: Morehead […]
...Read MoreRowan County Students Visit Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport to Learn about Aviation
From the March 2024 Rowan County Review Judge-Executive Harry Clark and other officials greeted Rowan County Senior High School ninth-grade students visiting the Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport on Monday. Judge Clark, who served 22 years in the Air Force and has also worked in the aviation industry, shared his experience and discussed the impact […]
...Read MoreFREE AIRPLANE RIDES FOR KIDS – Saturday, September 30
Attention parents and guardians! Does your child dream of soaring the skies? EAA Chapter 1525 is thrilled to offer FREE airplane rides for children aged 8-17 at Morehead Airport this Saturday, September 30! Kick-off: 9am Flights until: 1pm HIGHLIGHTS Witness spectacular airplanes up close! Experience the magic of flight. Spark your child’s interest in aviation. […]
...Read MoreMorehead-Rowan County Airport Receives State Grant for Corporate Apron Project
Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport is once again the recipient of a state grant for a significant airport improvement project. On August 21, Governor Andy Beshear announced a $648,184 grant to the community to complete the funding for the construction of a 302 foot x 186 foot (56,172 SF) concrete apron for the […]
...Read MoreEAA Monthly Breakfast July 1
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1525 (The Bluegrass Flyers) serves a nutritious breakfast at the Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport on the 1st Saturday of each month, 8:00 – 10:30 AM. The price of $5.00 goes to support student flight scholarships and youth flying activities such as Young Eagles. Come out and look […]
...Read MoreEAA Monthly Breakfast June 3
The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 1525 (The Bluegrass Flyers) serves a nutritious breakfast at the Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A Thomas Regional Airport on the 1st Saturday of each month, 8:00 – 10:30 AM. The price of $5.00 goes to support student flight scholarships and youth flying activities such as Young Eagles. Come out and look […]
...Read MoreMorehead American Legion Post 126 Donates to Aviation Training Scholarship Program
Funding for this donation comes from the estate of member Steve Fouch who recently passed away and asked the Legion to devote a portion of his estate to a worthy community cause. Major Fouch was an Air Force Veteran, and it was thought that a program supporting aviation training for youth would be most […]
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Airport Improvement Projects Morehead Rowan County Airport Board Morehead, KY (KSYM) The Morehead Rowan County Airport Board continues to work with federal, state, and local governments to maintain and upgrade the airport to the highest standard. Garver, a multidiscipline engineering, planning and environmental services firm with a nationwide footprint, is now in its seventh […]
...Read MoreMorehead Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) Chapter is Alive!
After a period of reduced activity during the Covid pandemic, the Bluegrass Flyers, EAA chapter 1525 is emerging from the winter months to kick off a number of aviation events. On April 23, the chapter will sponsor a Young Eagles Event at the airport where youth between age 8 and 17 can experience a free […]
...Read MoreEAA Saturday Breakfasts Return
Our EAA chapter is resuming their monthly pancake breakfast this Saturday from 8 am until 10:30 am in the Community Hangar. Proceeds from the breakfast are used to support flight instruction scholarships for local high school students. Hope to see you there!
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...Read MoreMorehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport Awarded $1,294,922 Grant
The Federal Aviation Administration has announced the award of a $1,294,922 grant to the Morehead-Rowan County Clyde A. Thomas Regional Airport for the Phase II mill and overlay rehabilitation of its runway. The Morehead-Rowan County airport grant was one of twelve FAA projects totaling $16.6 million at Kentucky airports. The grant amount for the Clyde […]
...Read MoreHonor Flights for WWII-Korean Conflict Era Veterans
Honor Flight for WWII Veterans – Saturday, June 19. The Morehead-Rowan County, Clyde A. Thomas, Regional Airport has been approved for an Honor Flight for any WWII veteran on June 19, 2021. VFWs have been contacted and five individuals have been found who qualify for the flight, but we are searching also for Korean Conflict […]
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