START – ST. LOUIS REGIONAL AIRPORT, EAST ALTON IL (KALN) St. Louis Regional Airport is one of Illinois' premier general aviation airports. Located within the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area, expect outstanding facilities with a full range of aviation services and strong support from community groups, local pilot organizations, and aviation focused businesses. Just a short drive away is the Great Rivers Scenic Byway, one of the Midwest's most picturesque drives along the Mississippi River or enjoy the charm of surrounding historic towns filled with unique dining, shopping, and cultural attractions. Home to the tallest monument in the United States, Gateway Arch National Park on the horizon will let you know when you are near. 1. CAPITAL CITY AIRPORT, FRANKFORT, KY (KFFT) In the heart of the Bluegrass, the Capital City Airport is located one mile southwest of Frankfort, in Franklin County, Kentucky. Frankfort is the State capital as well as a principal trading center in the north-central region of Kentucky, making transportation vital to its economy. It is served by Interstate 64 and US Highway 127. Frankfort, the county seat, is the largest city, with a population of 28,602 in 2020. Along with a 5,500-foot single runway, the airport has one full-service fixed-based operator (FBO) and an aircraft maintenance shop. 2. SPARTANBURG DOWNTOWN MEMORIAL AIRPORT, SPARTANBURG, SC (KSPA) Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport is a general aviation airport located in the city of Spartanburg, South Carolina. The airport is 3 miles (4.8 km) from downtown Spartanburg, which makes it popular for private and corporate aircraft. Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport is South Carolina's first commercial airport and was opened in 1927. Famed aviator Charles Lindbergh participated in the grand opening of the airport only months following his historic flight across the Atlantic. Today, Spartanburg connects with the community partnering with the Spartanburg Science Center created a diverse program curriculum that demonstrates all the possibilities in working with aviation. 3. DOUGLAS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, DOUGLAS, GA (KDQH) Conveniently located for distribution and access throughout the Southeast, the Douglas Airport provides location opportunities in a progressive community, which is aiming high for the years to come. In addition to direct user access to the 6005 foot runway, the terminal building is equipped with free Wi-Fi access, a pilot's lounge, snack area, board room, showers, aircraft museum, and Veterans Park. 4. PRYOR FIELD REGIONAL AIRPORT, TANNER, AL (KDCU) Centrally located in North Alabama in the Huntsville, Alabama Metro, Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) is one of the busiest and fastest-growing general aviation airports in Alabama. It serves the needs of business and general aviation, military, and cargo operations on a national scale. Pryor Flight Center is the only Fixed Base Operator (FBO) at DCU offering a beautiful 7,200 sq ft facility, terminal concessions, corporate hangar space, and all the services every operation would need. Making Pryor Flight Center at DCU your preferred stop in the Rocket City area makes "plane" sense! 5. MCCOMB–PIKE COUNTY AIRPORT, MCCOMB, MS (KMCB) McComb–Pike County Airport, also known as John E. Lewis Field, is a public airport located four miles south of the central business district of McComb, a city in Pike County, Mississippi, United States. It is owned by the City of McComb and Pike County. For the 12-month period ending April 28, 2023, the airport had 10,320 aircraft operations, an average of 28 per day: 95% general aviation and 5% military. The McComb FBO, Air Services of Mississippi, is privately owned. 6. RUSSELLVILLE REGIONAL AIRPORT, RUSSELLVILLE, AR (KRUE) Russellville Regional Airport (RUE) is a public general aviation airport located just two miles Southeast of downtown Russellville, Arkansas. Opened in 1960, the airport provides non-commercial aviation services to the region. Russellville, the largest city in Pope County with a population of 29,442, benefits from the airport's 5,505 x 75-foot runway, a full service fixed-based operator (FBO), and two dedicated aircraft maintenance shops. The FBO also offers free Wi-Fi, a pilot's lounge, showers, and courtesy vehicles, ensuring comfort and convenience for visiting aviators. 7. ROSECRANS MEMORIAL AIRPORT, ST. JOSEPH, MO (KSTJ) Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ) is a vital gateway to northwest Missouri, located just minutes from downtown St. Joseph. The airport features two runways, including an 8,061-foot main runway accommodating a wide range of general aviation and military aircraft as the home to the 139th Airlift Wing, and their mighty C-130s. St. Joseph is steeped in history as the starting point of the Pony Express and home to outlaw Jesse James. Visitors can explore historic sites, museums, and charming downtown shops and restaurants. KSTJ's convenient location and welcoming community blend aviation convenience with rich regional heritage and hospitality. 8. PRAIRIE DU CHIEN MUNICIPAL AIRPORT, PRAIRIE DU CHEN, WI (KPDC) The Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin (pronounced Prairie du Sheen) is a welcoming gateway to one of the Midwest's most breathtaking regions. Located in the heart of the Driftless Area, the airport sits at the confluence of the mighty Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, offering spectacular views from the air. Prairie du Chien, the state's second-oldest city, is filled with history, charm, and outdoor beauty waiting to be explored. The airport is equipped with two well-maintained asphalt runways—Runway 14/32 at 5,000 feet and Runway 11/29 at 3,999 feet—and offers pilots and passengers complimentary courtesy cars, making it easy to discover the community's historic sites, riverfront scenery, and vibrant local culture. TERMINUS – MT. VERNON OUTLAND AIRPORT, MT. VERNON IL (KMVN) Mt. Vernon Outland Airport is named after Earl Outland, a WWII veteran who served as director for the Air Transport Command. The airport serves the businesses and residents of Jefferson and all surrounding counties. It is the home of Air ambulance Evac Lifeteam #11 that conducts over 500 operations a year, and Mt. Vernon Fire Department Station #3. While at the airport, visit the Hall of Honor, the Colonel R.D. White Veterans Museum and the Bonnie Café, which boasts views of the runway. National aviation events held at the airport include the Midwest LSA Expo, the EAA Airventure Cup Race, and the now the historic Air Race Classic. airraceclassic.org