UpstateList: Upstate New York's Aviation Calendar

Updated 17 Apr 2025

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Dedicated to the memory of Earl Luce - Pilot, Master Homebuilder, Mentor, Friend.

He will be deeply missed by all those lucky enough to have known him.



March 2025

A quiet month...


April 2025

26 April (Saturday)

FLY-IN CHILI-FEST, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Lt. Warren Eaton Airport [OIC], Norwich, NY.
Hosted by EAA Chapter 1204. All are welcome, pot luck serving. No charge.
Visitors are encouraged (but not required) to share their favorite chili or side dish.
For more information please contact Dave Dibbell at (607) 373-9195.

FLY-IN / OPEN HOUSE, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Albany International Airport [KALB], Albany, NY.
The Warbird Factory is hosting an open house and a $5.00 all you can eat breakfast!
They plan to display some of their vintage WWII aircraft.
Arriving aircraft should request taxi to "Warbird" upon arrival, ramp space available.
For more information please visit: Warbird Open House

May 2025

03 May (Saturday)

SPRING FLING FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport [KRUT], Modern Aviation Hangar
Hosted by EAA Chapter 968. All-you-can-eat pancakes (many flavors) with real Vermont maple syrup, plus bacon, eggs, homefries,and all the fixings.
Donation (cash preferred) $15 adult, $7 youth 8-15, under 8 free. A $0.40/gallon discount from the fuel truck is available.
The Chapter will post a GO / NO-GO update by 8:00 p.m. Friday night at EAA Chapter 968 and at the
Chapter's Facebook page EAA Chapter 968
For more information please e-mail EAA968@vermontel.net or call (802) 259-3749.

18 May (Sunday)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
59th Annual Apple Blossom Festival Fly-In Pancake Breakfast, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm.
Williamson-Sodus Airport [SDC], 3800' X 60', plenty of ramp parking.
Enjoy a breakfast of Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Coffee and (of course) Apple Juice and Applesauce.
Adults $11 (pre-sale) $12 (at the door), Children under 12 $5 (pre-sale) $6 (at the door).
Airplane Rides $40.00. Helicopter Rides: $70 for 1 passenger, $90 for 2
Fly in over beautiful blossoming apple orchards, Lake Ontario and Sodus Bay as you
line up on final for a Great Breakfast! Featuring (weather dependent) Antique and Classic Car Display,
Airplanes of all sizes, Experimentals and Ultralights. Kids Activities, Flying Toy Display and Sale, $5,00 Pony Rides and lots more. For more information go to Williamson Flying Club or contact Eric Mehserle at (585) 507-8214.

June 2025

08 June (Sunday)

PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 11:00 am. Frankfort Highland Airport [6B4], Utica.
Sponsored by EAA Chapter 294. Note: Fuel NOT available.
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, and beverages. Rain or Shine.
For more information e-mail EAA294@HerkimerTool.com or call 315-527-6374

15 June (Sunday)

FATHER'S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - Noon. Marcellus Airport [NK71], 2 miles NW of Marcellus
Sponsored by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 107
All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice, coffee

FLY-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm. Ithaca Tompkins Int'l Airport [KITH], Ithaca, NY
45th (at least) Annual Mother’s/Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
Sponsored by the East Hill Flying Club, Family fun and food!
All you can eat New Hope Mills pancakes (with REAL NYS maple syrup),
eggs, sausage, and all the fixin's. Adults ($10), Kids 3-10 ($7), under 3 are free
Scenic airplane rides from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (only $65!), Aviation and airplane displays
For more information please call (607) 257-1313 or visit their website at East Hill Fly-In Breakfast

21 June (Saturday)

OPEN HOUSE, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Ledgedale Airpark [7G0] 44 Eisenhauer Drive, Brockport, NY.
Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 44 invites the aviation community and general public
to its Sport Aviation Center Open House. Aircraft and activities will showcase the fun of
building, restoring and flying airplanes for their recreational and educational value.
Their Baby Ace restoration project is nearing completion and will be on display along with
homebuilt, restored, and production aircraft, Classic Car cruise-in parking.
Family-friendly, everything free except grill food for purchase

July 2025

04 July (Friday)

FLY-IN / DRIVE-IN PANCAKE BREAKFAST, 6:30 am - 11:30 am. Penn Yan Airport [KPEO], Penn Yan, NY
Hosted by the Penn Yan Flying Club. Enjoy a delicious breakfast along with Airplanes (of course!), a Bake Sale, Fire Trucks & Classic Cars and Raffles. Additionally, there'll be plenty of family fun activities including a
Bounce House, Hands-On Crafts, Face Painting, Photo Booth and Goodie Bags. Adults $12, kids $6.
For more information please visit Penn Yan Flying Club or e-mail (607) 734-0469

August 2025

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September 2025

We need events!


October 2025

11 October (Saturday)


LEAF PEEPER FLY-IN BREAKFAST, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Rutland-Southern Vermont Regional Airport [KRUT]
Join EAA Chapter 968 in the Modern Air hangar (FBO) for their annual foliage fly-in breakfast!
** Details Pending **

November 2025

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December 2025

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