Get a close look at unique aircraft, classic cars, model railroads and more 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2016 when the City of Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport hosts its eighth annual Open House.

The event will be 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 and parking are free! Canned food donations will be accepted for the United Food Bank.

• See unique aircraft up close, including Boeing’s Apache helicopter, vintage warbirds, experimental aircraft and general aviation planes.
  
  
• Experience a flight simulator hosted by the Civil Air Patrol.
  
  
• Explore flight training and aviation careers with representatives of area education programs, businesses and aviation organizations.
  
  
• Learn about Falcon Field’s origin as a World War II pilot training base at the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Aviation Museum.
  
  
• See more than 100 classic cars at the Impala Bob’s Car Show!
• Model railroad exhibits
  
  
• Food, music and aircraft fly-overs will add to the fun!
  
  

Watch for event updates and exhibit information at https://mesaaz.gov/business/falcon-field-airport or call the airport 480-644-2450.

The city of Mesa plans the event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26. Most activities take place in Falcon Field Park and on the aircraft ramp, airport spokeswoman Dee Anne Thomas said. The park is at 4636 E. Fighter Aces Drive.

There’s no admission charge, but people are asked to bring non-perishable food to donate to the United Food Bank.

It’ll be a busy day, Thomas said, with all sorts of things on tap.

Flights in vintage aircraft will be sold by members of the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Aviation Museum, which is located at Falcon Field.

The museum has special hours during the open house, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Museum admission cost is reduced to $5 a person and $10 a family on that day.

More info from the East Valley Tribune.

Falcon Field Airport

4800 E. Falcon Drive
Mesa, AZ 85215

Map & Directions

Organizational Chart

Hours of Operation

M-Th 7am-6pm

Contact Information

Main Phone: 480-644-2450
Voice Mail: 480-644-2444   
Fax: 480-644-2419
Falcon Field Comment Line: 
480-644-6647