Simply...Garnett, Kansas
AIR FAIR 2020
The Garnett Industrial Airport Advisory Board presents "Air Fair 2020" on a date next year, to be determined.
Air Fair includes open cockpit airplane rides, vintage and specialty aircraft static displays, WWII jeep rides and a special appearance by special guests TBA. Also, be sure and walk the static display of classic cars, motorcycles and tractors. The airport welcomes fly-ins for the event. Concessions will be available. There is no admission charged to the Air Fair. There is a fee charged for airplane rides ($20-$100+) and to participate in the Runway 1-mile Fun Run/Walk.
The airport festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. The Garnett Industrial Airport is located along US 169 at 1202 East 4th Avenue.
Approximately 40 aircraft are scheduled to visit Garnett on Thursday, September 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend. Click on images below for information.
Persons interesting in building hangars or expand your business on or near the airport property are encouraged to contact the City Manager or Director of Economic Development.
Hangar Building Space Available, Industrial Area
EXPERIENCE
GARNETT, KS: Garnett is among 11 stops on the Fly Kansas Air Tour on Thursday, September 26th. An estimated 30 to 40 aircraft will descend on the Garnett Industrial Airport beginning at 1 p.m. and take off for Concordia at approximately 3:30 p.m. There are a number of events and exhibits happening at the airport to welcome both aviators, students from area schools and the general public. They include:
- Speakers about their aviation background, military pilot and air racing
- Speakers representing careers in aviation
- Local Air Traffic Controller and Garnett Airport Advisory Board Chairman will give a talk on opportunities in ATC
- Director of Anderson County Emergency Management will demonstrate the County’s UAV (drone)
- Midwest AeroCare helicopter will be on display
- K-State Aviation-Salina to have exhibit
- Experimental Aircraft Association from Burlington and Gardner
- Powered paraglider static display
- Spray airplane display
Community Booths:
City of Garnett Tourism
Garnett Area Chamber of Commerce
The Explorer’s Club
Garnet Farmers’ Market Vendors
Genco Manufacturing
Monroe 816
Cornstock Country Music Festival
Tour of Garnett for those arriving by air
No admission is charged. For more information please visit www.SimplyGarnett.com. The 2019 Fly Kansas Air Tour is coordinated by the Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education, Fly Kansas Foundation and the Kansas Department of Transportation Division of Aviation.
The Garnett Industrial Airport is now taking applications for hangar leases and business lots in the industrial park located at the airport. Please contact Garnett City Hall for more information, 785.448.5496 or ...
The City of Garnett, Kansas is working on updating the Airport Master Plan Study with a focus on redirecting the future airfield layout to better address airport constraints and funding limitations from the previous Master Plan completed in 2006. Submission of the grant application to the FAA for this Master Plan update has been approved and the update is currently in the works!
Fly Kansas Air Tour Lands in Garnett Sept. 26
Garnett Industrial Airport
K68
1202 East 4th Avenue
Garnett, Kansas 66032
785.448.6931
Airport Manager - Gary Ecclefield