Fly-ins and events
August
2025 Annual Moberg’s Air & Seaplane Base Fly-In
Aug. 23, 2025
8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Moberg Air Base (MN13)
EAA Chapter 1397 is proud to once again host the 2025 Moberg’s Seaplane Base Fly-in. Both wheel and seaplanes welcome. Dates are Aug. 22-24, 2025, rain or shine. Friday night’s activities include a dinner and bonfire and underwing camping is encouraged. Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
Luverne Airport Fly-In or Drive-In
Aug. 23, 2025
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Luverne Municipal Airport, KLYV, 941 S Highway 75, Luverne, MN.
Visit the Luverne Municipal Airport - Quentin Aanenson Field on Saturday, August 23, from 7 AM to Noon for the Airport Fly-In Breakfast!
All-You-Can-Eat Pancake & Sausage Breakfast:
Adults: $10
Kids (Ages 2–10): $5
Pilots in Command & Classic Car Drivers eat FREE!
Other Attractions to Enjoy:
- Classic Car Show
- Air Ambulance Display
- Aircraft Exhibits
- Inflatables for the kiddos
- Skydive Adventures
- Free Young Eagle Airplane Rides for ages 8–17 (weather permitting) Pre-register at YoungEaglesDay.org starting July 28.
Open to the public - Fly-in or Drive-in!
Contact information: Mandy Van Grootheest, 507-449-9923
Fly In/Drive In Breakfast
Aug. 23, 2025
8 a.m. - 11 p.m.
FKA - Fillmore Count Airport
outside of Preston MN
B & B Bowl is serving a delicious buffet breakfast. $10 adults/$6 kids age 8 and under.
Veterns from the Preston VA home plan to attend. Contact: Brent Kohn 507-951-7451
EAA Chapter 412 Pancake Breakfast
Aug. 23, 2025
8 a.m. - noon
EAA Chapter 412, EAA Hangar "L" Building
Grand Rapids, MN Airport KGPZ
Fly-in, splash-in, drive-in. Breakfast is served. Contact: James Ducharme, 218-360-2045, eaachapter412@gmail.com
Paynesville Air Show
Aug. 23, 2025
10 - 5 a.m.
KPEX - Paynesville Municipal Airport
FGet ready for an unforgettable weekend of thrills, speed, and sky-high excitement at the 2025 Paynesville Airshow! This is a family-friendly event that soars above the rest. Enjoy static aircraft displays, food vendors, kids' activities, and a chance to meet the pilots. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of aviation up close! Featuring performances by Tom Larkin, Jim Peitz, Ryan Frank, Galen Killam, SRC Airshows' Stephen Covington, and more! Free admission.
Additionally, we have teamed up with the Paynesville fire department to host this year's Backdraft Bash fundraiser concert on the airport grounds immediately following the air show - tickets available for purchase. Contact: Colin Doyle (320) 333-7880
Roland Klamar Fly-in / Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
Aug. 24, 2025
7 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Grygla Community Center
Roland Klamar Fly-in/Drive-In
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, August 24th
7:00 am to 12:00 pm @
Grygla Community Center
Sponsored by the Grygla Lions Club
Grygla Airport (3G2 )
P.I.C. Eat Free
For more information, call Brent Klamar (218)689-4364
Fly in / Drive in Breakfast – Waukon
Aug. 24, 2025
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Waukon Municipal Airport Y01
Fly in breakfast. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and juice. PIC eats free. Sponsored by the Waukon Knights of Columbus and the Allamakee Flyers. Contact: Jim Wadsworth, 563-568-7220
Burgers at Sky Manor (MN86)
Aug. 28, 2025
5-7 p.m.
Sky Manor Aero Estates Airport (MN86) CTAF 122.75
EAA Chapter 1397 is flying out to different airports every Thursday evening for burgers this summer. Come join us for Burgers at Sky Manor (MN86). Contact: eaachapter.1397@gmail.com
EAA 1658 Annual Sweet Corn & Brat Fly In/Drive In
Aug. 30, 2025
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Glencoe Municipal Airport (KGYL)
Serving fresh sweet corn, famous prepared sauerkraut, brats, hot dogs, chips, cookies, and beverages. Adult meal tickets purchased in advance $12, at the door $15, under 12 $10, under 3 free; PICs eat free. Young Eagle rides 8 - 10 a.m., online registration only. Classic cars, tractors, and drawings for free airplane rides. Contact: Jim Andrews, 763-218-9568.
Lake Pointe Aero Club annual pancake breakfast
Aug. 30, 2025
7:30 - 11 a.m.
Shell Lake Airport, Shell Lake Wisconsin, KSSQ
Fly -in, Drive-In pancake breakfast, with pancakes, sausage, beverage. Cost $10, children 5 and under free. Contact: Robert Rand, 715-416-2911
September
Helicopter Expo
Sept. 6, 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
KFCM
AV8 Flight School hosts a day of helicopter static displays open to the public. This is great opportunity to see helicopters up close and speak to pilots and instructors. Learn what it takes to learn to fly one or learn about how they are used.
Contact: George Lichty, 952-944-2628
Wings and Wheels Fly-In and Car Show
Sept. 6, 2025
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Moorhead Municipal Airport - Florence Klingensmith FIield (JKJ)
Soar into the 30th anniversary celebration of the Moorhead Airport with a pancake breakfast, eye-catching cars, celebration of a local aviation legend and much more. Contact: Moorhead Airport 218-287-1400, planning@moorheadmn.gov
Aitkin Wild Rice Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 7, 2025
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
Fly-In Breakfast
Sept. 7, 2025
7:30-11:30 a.m.
Jackson, MN (KMJQ)
Pancakes, eggs and sausage served by the Jackson Lions.
Pilots - Free
Adults - $8
12 - Preschool $6
Preschool and younger - Free
UNICOM - 122.8
Contact Paul Sanders 507-847-3599
2025 Grass is a Gas Poker Run
Sept. 13, 2025
7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (KBRD)
Back by popular demand. 2025 Grass is a Gas Poker Run. Start and finish at Brainerd, fly to 4 grass strips in northern Minnesota, play your hand when you return. Prizes for best 3 hands. Registration opens at
7:30, briefing at 8:15 and return to Brainerd by 1:30. One hand per person, max of 2 hands per aircraft. Strictly limited to 52 total hands, get there early to assure your spot. Sponsored by Brainerd EAA Chapter 1610. Contact: Mike Petersen, 612-750-2981, Winger701@gmail.com
Le Sueur Lions Annual Fly-In or Drive In Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 14, 2025
8 a.m. - noon
Le Sueur, MN Municipal Airport (12Y), 780 Elmwood Avenue Le Sueur, MN
$10 for Adults $5 for 12 and under school aged Pre-school Free Pilots eat free! Le Sueur Lions invite you to our annual fall fly-in pancake breakfast. Menu includes: pancakes/blueberry pancakes, sausages, coffee, milk and juice. Real maple syrup is also available! Come and enjoy your morning with us and help support the great things Lions do in our community. Will have games to play for both children and adults. Contact: brian4991@msn.com
Mora Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 20, 2025
8 a.m. - noon
Mora Municipal Airport - KJMR
Mora, MN 55051
Annual Mora Municipal Airport Fly-in/Drive-In event 8 a.m.-Noon. Kick off with presentation of the colors by the Mora American Legion Lee Goldsmith Post No. 201. All-you-can eat breakfast provided by the Mora Lions Club. Pilots eat free. 10 cent per gallon discount on aviation fuel. Airplane rides available from Hawk Aviation ($45 per person). Free kids activities include experiments with flight using our mini wind-tunnel; kids paper airplane contest with prizes. Contact: Tim Sevcik, 320-679-1770
Hector Lions Annual Flight Breakfast
Sept. 21, 2025
7:30 -11:30 a.m.
Hector Municipal Airport 1D6
Come and help us celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Hector Municipal Airport. All you can eat pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage, orange juice, milk and coffee. PICs eat free. See airplanes, helicopters, home builds, ultra lights, antiques, classics and warbirds. Ping pong ball drop for kids. Radio control airplanes on display. Contact: Ed Newberg, 320-979-1270
Airport Breakfast – Yankton, SD
Sept. 21, 2025
8 a.m. -noon
Chan Gurney Airport (KYKN), Yankton, SD
PIC FREE, adults $10.00; kids 5-10 $5.00; under 5 free. Fund-raiser for aviation scholarships. Sponsored by Yankton Regional Aviation Association and City of Yankton. Contact Mike Roinstad at mroinstad@gmail.com or Lori Roinstad at lroinstad@gmail.com
Bowstring Airport Fall Colors Fly-In & Camp Out
Sept. 26, 2025
1 p.m.
Bowstring Airport, north of Deer River, MN
Join us for our annual Fly-In and Camp Out at Minnesota's most beautiful grass strip airport! Primitive campsites and under-wing camping available. Friday, Sept. 26, 2025: 5-7 p.m., burgers and brats; Saturday, Sept. 27, 7-10 a.m., breakfast, noon-3 p.m., burgers and brats,
Sunday, Sept. 28, 7-10 a.m. breakfast, noon-3 chili.
Contact: Ken at 218-244-6328 or BowstringAirport@gmail.com