Capt. Wilbur Jackson Thomas

El Dorado Airport

2008 Event Schedule


June 27 - 29th – Remote Controlled Aircraft Meet:

Radio controlled races for giant scale model aircraft. They must be of a scale based on a 100" wingspan. This event is a sanctioned Unlimited Scale Racing Association.

June 28th Annual Fly-in Breakfast:

This is sponsored by the Wiebe's and the City of El Dorado. Flyers are sent to area airports.  There is no charge for breakfast.

July 5th - Experimental Aircraft Association Fly-in:

The Wichita Chapter of the EAA sponsors this event and do their own advertising and preparations.

September 5th and 6th – 99’s Sunflower Rally:

Sponsored by the Kansas Chapter of International Ninety-Nines (all women pilots). This is a proficiency race where pilots race against their own piloting skills and knowledge of their aircraft.

The Ninety-Nines do their own advertising and organizing for this event.

October 12 – Customer Appreciation Fly-In:

This event is hosted by the City and Wiebe Air Repair in appreciation for those pilots who purchase fuel and house aircraft at the airport and also customers of Wiebe Air Repair.

For further information or to add an event to this calendar

please contact Airport Manager, Deric Karst 316-321-1327