Easton Airport Day

JOIN US AT ESN ON OCTOBER 14!

Easton Airport will host the 14th annual Easton Airport Day, sponsored by Scott & Tracy Wagner, on Saturday, October 14. The annual event is a fun-filled gathering that offers a unique opportunity to visit the community airfield and see what flying is all about.

Formation flyovers highlight the event with “Warbirds” flying patterns over the skies of Talbot County. The world-famous Rubber Chicken Drop Contest, sponsored by Bluepoint Hospitality, will return to delight the crowd as pilots attempt to hit the bed of a pickup truck while flying over the airport.

MORE INFO WILL COME SOON WITH WEBSITE UPDATES THIS SPRING!

Info below is a look at our 2022 event, giving you an idea of what to expect in 2023.

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EASTON AIRPORT DAY EVENT SCHEDULE & MAP

All times below are approximate. Weather and normal airport traffic may require changes and we will attempt to update real time on our PA system near the ACE Tent. Continue scrolling below to learn more about the actives and displays featured here.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

9:15 AM Terminal Ramp Gate Opens
Early access to the terminal ramp and ACE tent, once all participating planes have landed and parked.

9:45 AM Opening Remarks & National Anthem
ACE Tent – Opening remarks from local representatives and airport leadership. Presentation of colors and singing of the National Anthem.

10:00 AM All Ramps Open
Access to all ramps, displays, and up close look at the mass formation flying aircraft.

10:30 AM EPD Unmanned Aircraft System Demonstration

11:00 AM Army Paratroopers

11:45 PM Mass Formation Engines Start

12 PM Mass Formation Flyovers

12:15 PM
Rubber Chicken Drop Contest
Sponsored by Bluepoint Hospitality

2:00 PM
Statics Depart Easton

EVENT MAP

Click on the map below for a larger image. Visit the ACE Tent and listen for announcements during the event for more info or any changes to the schedule.

AIRCRAFT DISPLAYS & ACTIVITIES

Rare and unique aircraft, military jets, airport equipment, and more will be on display during the event. Photo-ops will be available with chances for families to sit inside select aircraft and meet the pilots that fly them. Come see aerial demos, hands-on activities, and so much more! Click the images below for more information.

Aircraft Displays

Unmanned Aircraft Demo

Photo-ops – Fighter Jet and More

U.S. Army Paratroopers (more info soon)

Aviation Career Info & Resources

FORMATION FLYOVER

For several years, members of the Red Star Pilots Association came to Easton Airport for their annual formation training. Their team of Yak Warbird aircraft made quite an impression in the skies over the town of Easton, and led many to believe the airport was having an airshow. It was decided that this training event could be a great day to invite the community out to enjoy the airport.

The formation flyover remains the highlight of the event. With dozens of aircraft participating, it is now one of the largest formation flyovers in the U.S.

Planes will roar down the runway and toss out a rubber chicken in an attempt to hit the back of a pickup truck. Pilots look forward to this event all year. Some have even custom designed their own “chicken launchers” for their aircraft.

No one has ever been able to get a chicken in the back of the truck… yet. Could this be the year that happens?! Whoever lands closest to the truck wins the contest.

Many different types of airplanes will be flying in the Chicken Drop including: Yaks, RVs, T-6s and who knows what else. Pilots are in rare form and have been known to “cheat” with their chicken bombs.

Come see some fancy flying, all in good fun! We thank Bluepoint Hospitality for sponsoring the chicken drop.

AVIATION CAREER EDUCATION (ACE) TENT

Easton Airport’s Aviation Career Education (ACE) Committee is excited to announce the return of the “ACE Tent” to Easton Airport Day. The tent will house a variety of aviation flight schools, trainers, and pilots. Their goal will be to engage students and help them explore career pathways in aviation. Look for the ACE Tent on the terminal ramp amongst the static displays and other fun activities!

EASTON AIRPORT DAY SPONSORS

This event would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors! Thank you for helping Easton Airport create a great event for families and aviation enthusiasts.