Easton Airport Day

JOIN US AT ESN ON OCTOBER 12!

Easton Airport will host the 14th annual Easton Airport Day, sponsored by the Oaks Waterfront Hotel, on Saturday, October 12. 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 the Warbirds of Easton Airport Day, sponsored by Qlarant, 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.

Stop by the Aviation Career Education Tent, sponsored by AECOM. Standing tall on the terminal ramp, meet flight instructors, pilots, business, and others. Waters, sodas, and ESN merch can be purchased with proceeds supporting ACE programming!

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TENTATIVE - EASTON AIRPORT DAY EVENT SCHEDULE & MAP

Please note, gates will open once all planes have landed and engines shutdown. Weather and normal airport traffic may require schedule changes. Listen for updates and announcements at the event.

EVENT SCHEDULE

9:15 AM – Gate Opens
Earlybird access to the Terminal Ramp, Qlarant Warbird Ramp, and ACE Tent, sponsored by AECOM.

10:00 AM – Opening Ceremonies & National Anthem
Event Audio Sponsored by Cottingham Farm

10:15 AM – Starfighter Photo-Ops
Donations Support “Rescue the Starfighter”

10:30 AM – Talbot County DES Drone Demo
Terminal Ramp Near the ACE Tent

11:30 PM – Qlarant Warbird Ramp Cleared for Engines Start
Guests will be ushered to the Terminal Ramp

11:45 PM – Mass Formation Engines Start

12:00 PM – Mass Formation Take-off & Flyovers

12:30 PM – Rubber Chicken Drop Contest
Sponsored by Bluepoint Hospitality

2:00 PM – Aircraft Depart Easton Airport

2024 EVENT MAP

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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

Photo-ops – Fighter Jet and More

Drone Demo

Aviation Career Info & Resources

FORMATION FLYOVER FEATURING THE WARBIRDS OF EASTON AIRPORT DAY

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- Easton Airport Day was born.

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. Make sure to be at the airport before takeoff at noon to see the planes up-close on the Warbird Ramp, sponsored by Qlarant!

RUBBER CHICKEN DROP CONTEST - On the airfield between the terminal ramp and runway, planes will fly just a few feet above the ground and toss out a rubber chicken in an attempt to hit the back of an Easton Airport pickup truck. Pilots look forward to this challenge all year. Some have even custom designed their own “chicken launchers” for the task.

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 setup the “ACE Tent” at Easton Airport Day. The tent will house a variety of aviation flight schools, trainers, and pilots. Their goal is to engage students of all ages 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.