BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field will celebrate ‘100 Years of Flight’ this month, with a centennial celebration event at the airport on Saturday, Sept. 21.
Neighbors are invited to join the celebration Saturday, Sept. 21, beginning at 8:30 a.m., at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation – located at 237 Helmer Road N, Battle Creek. The day’s events, from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., will include:
- Unveiling of a mockup of the historical, centennial plaque that will be erected at the airport
- Keynote address by Michigan Aeronautics Commissioner Russell Kavalhuna, former executive director of Western Michigan University College of Aviation
- Remarks by City of Battle Creek Mayor Mark Behnke, Assistant City Manager Ted Dearing, and Aviation Director Phil Kroll
- Tours of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation
- Static vehicle displays by both the airport and Michigan Army National Guard
The Western Michigan University chapter of the Alpha Eta Rho (AHP) aviation fraternity will also hold a fundraiser pancake breakfast (while supplies last; no ATM onsite), from 8:30-11 a.m. during the scheduled WMU fly-in, open to the community and leading up to the main program at 11 a.m.
The centennial event is the culmination of a year of awareness and celebration of the city’s airport, which included a children's art show at the Battle Creek Art Center in March and a Brass Band of Battle Creek aviation-themed concert at W.K. Kellogg Auditorium in May, in addition to the annual Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival over the Independence Day holiday in early July.
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field (previously known as W.K. Kellogg Airport - airport code BTL) is the base of operations for approximately 55 private individuals, as well as Western Michigan University College of Aviation, the Battle Creek Air National Guard (federally designated as the 110th Attack Wing), Duncan Aviation, WACO Aircraft Corporation, FAA Battle Creek Flight Inspection Field Office, and Centennial Aircraft Services. For more information about the Battle Creek Executive Airport visit, flybtl.com.
###
