Join us at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport for a day of community fun, aviation excitement, and hands-on safety education at our annual Airport Day & Preparedness Expo!
Event Highlights:
Runway 5K – 8:00 AM
Kick off the day with our one-of-a-kind race down the runway. Registration opens at 7:00 AM.
👉 Pre Register - T-shirts available while supplies last:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/Ithaca/IthacaTompkinsRegionalAirportRunway5k
Pancake Breakfast – 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast hosted by East Hill Flying Club. $12 for adults, $7 for kids ages 3–10.
Scenic Flights – Starting at 9:00 AM
Experience a bird’s-eye view of Tompkins County with $65 scenic flights from East Hill Flying Club.
Hot Air Balloon Rides – 9:30 to 10:30 AM
Take a tethered ride with Southern Tier Balloon Tours for a sky-high view of the event.
Vehicle Extrication Demo – 9:45 AM
Watch a dramatic live rescue demonstration by local emergency responders.
Tower Tours – 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Take a rare guided tour of the airport tower (limited capacity – sign-up required).
Crossroads the Clown – 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment and balloon animals for kids of all ages.
Paper Airplane Contest – 10:30 AM
Show off your flying skills for a chance to win a $500 ITH travel voucher, sponsored by Cayuga Radio Group.
Ice Cream Truck – 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cool off with a sweet treat while you explore everything the day has to offer.
Preparedness & Safety Fair – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Explore hands-on emergency demos, CPR training, fire extinguisher use, and meet local safety teams.
Citizen Preparedness Corps Training – 10:00 AM
Attend this free workshop and receive a Disaster Preparedness Kit.
Red Cross Blood Drive – 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Give the gift of life at 55 Brown Rd (Tompkins County Whole Health).
👉 Schedule your donation at www.RedCrossBlood.org
Aircraft Displays – Throughout the Event
Get up close with a variety of aircraft and talk with aviation professionals on the tarmac.
Parking & Admission
Admission is FREE
Free parking available in the long-term lot at:
1 Culligan Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
Event entrance: East Hill Flying Club, 62 Brown Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
More info at
https://flyithaca.com/airport-day
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