Come Join The 2019 Falcon Field Airport OPEN HOUSE On March 30!

Unique aircraft, classic cars, model railroads and more are in store for you, family and friends at the annual Open House of the City of Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport on March 30, Saturday at 9AM to 3PM!

Presented by Semper Fi Heating & Cooling and co-sponsored with Opus/The Opus Group and Firehouse Subs, this year's event features:

-Unique aircrafts like The Boeing Company's AH-64E Apache attack helicopter, MD Helicopters aircraft, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation’s 1967 AH-1F Cobra helicopter, vintage warbirds, experimental aircraft and more!

-Flight simulator, helicopter and vintage warbird rides (available for purchase)

-Impala Bob’s Classic Car Show (with Aviation Explorer Post 352 as its beneficiary)

-Informational displays courtesy of area aviation education programs, local businesses and the City of Mesa  representatives

-Model steam locomotive on an extensive layout by the Arizona Big Train Operators

-A variety of kids’ activities ranging from inflatables, aviation-themed crafts, photo booth, face painting and balloon animals

-Food trucks, family-friendly music and aircraft fly-overs

The Open House will be held at Falcon Field Park, 4636 East Fighter Aces Drive (north of McKellips Road between Greenfield and Higley roads). Free general and disabled parking is available at the airport entrance on the north side of McKellips Road east of Greenfield Road. Additional free parking with shuttles to the event site also will be available on the west side of Higley Road north of McKellips Road.

Event admission, general and disabled parking are free. Free parking is available at the airport entrance on the north side of McKellips Road east of Greenfield Road. On the other hand, additional free parking with shuttles to the event site also will be available on the west side of Higley Road north of McKellips Road. For more information, visit https://www.falconfieldairport.com/my-community/falcon-field-open-house, email airport.info@mesaaz.gov, or call 480-644-2450.

In addition, the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum (AZCAF) will have expanded hours of 9AM to 4PM on March 30 to accommodate the Southwest Military Transport Show highlighting military vehicle & static aircraft displays, collectibles, vehicle parts, plastic model contest, and swap meet. Get to learn too about Falcon Field’s origin as a World War II pilot training base & view historic military aircraft & exhibits at the museum. A discounted admission of $5/person or $10/family of four on March 30 covers both the museum and Southwest Military Transport Show.

The Open House also includes a celebration of public safety by the 100 Club of Arizona whose mission is to provide financial assistance to the families of first responders who are seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. The club also aims to to enhance first responders' safety and welfare by providing resources. Sponsored by the Firehouse Subs, a picnic pavilion courtesy will be available for 100 Club members and families. The public is welcomed to visit the pavilion to learn about the 100 Club, chat with its representatives or make a donate toward the club's mission.

Speaking of donations, canned food donations will also be accepted at the Open House for the United Food Bank.

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https://www.mesaaz.gov

Come Join The 2019 Falcon Field Airport OPEN HOUSE On March 30!