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Save the date!
Our 2nd annual Aviation Day will be June 7, 2025 from 10 am – 4 pm!
Our 2nd Annual Aviation Day at YKM! Enjoy a variety of aircraft on display and visit numerous booths highlighting the exciting and varied aspects of the aviation industry! This is a free, family friendly event.
There will be Airplanes, Helicopters, Food, and fun! We hope to spark within you the same passion for aviation that we enjoy. All we ask is that you bring and invite as many people as you can.
The aircraft will be displayed statically on the ramp, but you will have a great view of any aircraft that are active on the runway or taxiing by the event! More details to come as well as a list of attendees to the event!
The aircraft will be displayed statically on the ramp, but you will have a great view of any aircraft that are active on the runway or taxiing by the event!
More details to come as well as a list of attendees to the event!
We are excited to welcome the KC-135 Demo Team from Fairchild Airforce Base to the 2025 Aviation Day!
Below is the 2024 Poster – 2025 Poster is underway!
Want to be a part of the event? Email to Shelby.Barrett@YakimaWA.gov
Check out our Facebook for photos from the day!
🛬 Exciting news for travelers! A new baggage claim area is coming to our airport, thanks to funding from the FAA. 💼 And that`s not all – we`re also going green with a solar-powered parking lot and terminal. ☀️ 🛫 Don`t forget to tag your travel buddies and spread the word! #sustainabletravel #airportimprovements #GreenTravel #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyTravel #travelgoals #upgradetime🌎
🛬 Exciting news for travelers! A new baggage claim area is coming to our airport, thanks to funding from the FAA. 💼 And that`s not all – we`re also going green with a solar-powered parking lot and terminal. ☀️ 🛫 Don`t forget to tag your travel buddies and spread the word! #sustainabletravel #airportimprovements #GreenTravel #SustainableLiving #EcoFriendlyTravel #travelgoals #upgradetime🌎
🛩️🎉Exciting news for all aviation enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Aviation Day 2025 because we are proud to announce the arrival of the KC-135! This impressive aircraft will be at YKM on June 7th, 2025. Don`t miss out on this incredible opportunity to see the KC-135 in action. Stay tuned for more updates and mark your calendars now! Thank you @fairchild135demo we look forward to hosting you!
#AviationDay2025 #KC135 #TakeFlight 🛫✈️
🛩️🎉Exciting news for all aviation enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for Aviation Day 2025 because we are proud to announce the arrival of the KC-135! This impressive aircraft will be at YKM on June 7th, 2025. Don`t miss out on this incredible opportunity to see the KC-135 in action. Stay tuned for more updates and mark your calendars now! Thank you @fairchild135demo we look forward to hosting you!
#AviationDay2025 #KC135 #TakeFlight 🛫✈️
🚨 IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE 🚨 As of May 7th, 2025, the Real ID Act will be in full effect. This means that all travelers will need a Real ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights. Don`t wait until the last minute, make sure you have the necessary documents before your next trip! #RealIDAct #TravelSmart 🛫
More info here: https://dol.wa.gov/id-cards/real-id
#Alaska #FlyLocal #YakimaAirTerminal #airport #travel #aviation #pnw #washington #YKM #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #alaskaairlines #vacation #YakimaWA #alaskaair
🚨 IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE 🚨 As of May 7th, 2025, the Real ID Act will be in full effect. This means that all travelers will need a Real ID-compliant form of identification to board domestic flights. Don`t wait until the last minute, make sure you have the necessary documents before your next trip! #RealIDAct #TravelSmart 🛫
More info here: https://dol.wa.gov/id-cards/real-id
#Alaska #FlyLocal #YakimaAirTerminal #airport #travel #aviation #pnw #washington #YKM #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #alaskaairlines #vacation #YakimaWA #alaskaair
As we embark on our holiday travels, let`s take a moment to appreciate the hardworking airline crew who keep us safe on the ground and in the skies. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey. 👑✈️ #AirlineCrew #HolidayTravelSafety ✈
#nightflights #winter #deiceingairplanes #deicing #Alaska #FlyLocal #staysafe #airport #travel #pnw #washington #E175 #alaskaairlines #vacation #thankyou #YakimaWA #alaskaair #airportlife #airplane #airplanelovers #airplanemode
As we embark on our holiday travels, let`s take a moment to appreciate the hardworking airline crew who keep us safe on the ground and in the skies. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey. 👑✈️ #AirlineCrew #HolidayTravelSafety ✈
#nightflights #winter #deiceingairplanes #deicing #Alaska #FlyLocal #staysafe #airport #travel #pnw #washington #E175 #alaskaairlines #vacation #thankyou #YakimaWA #alaskaair #airportlife #airplane #airplanelovers #airplanemode
🛫✨ Ready for some winter travels? ✈️❄️ Don`t forget to pack your warmest clothes and holiday spirit as you head to the airport for the holidays! 🎄🎁 Whether you`re flying home to see loved ones or exploring a new destination, embrace the magic of this season and enjoy the journey. Safe travels! 🌟 #WinterTravels #HolidaySeason #AirportAdventures 🧳🎅🏼
#WinterTravel #AirportOperations #airplane #takeoff✈️ #yakimaairterminal #airplanelovers #airplanephotos #airplanespotting #nightflights #winter #timelapse #winterops #WINTER #yakima #AlaskaAirlines #ykm
🛫✨ Ready for some winter travels? ✈️❄️ Don`t forget to pack your warmest clothes and holiday spirit as you head to the airport for the holidays! 🎄🎁 Whether you`re flying home to see loved ones or exploring a new destination, embrace the magic of this season and enjoy the journey. Safe travels! 🌟 #WinterTravels #HolidaySeason #AirportAdventures 🧳🎅🏼
#WinterTravel #AirportOperations #airplane #takeoff✈️ #yakimaairterminal #airplanelovers #airplanephotos #airplanespotting #nightflights #winter #timelapse #winterops #WINTER #yakima #AlaskaAirlines #ykm
🌨️ It`s officially the first day of winter and that means ❄️ airport operations and travel may be affected. Make sure to check your flight status before heading to the airport and bundle up for any delays. Stay safe and warm, everyone! #WinterTravel #AirportOperations 🛫🧣
#winter #winterops #deiceingairplanes #deicing #Alaska #airfield #FlyLocal #airport #staysafe #YakimaAirTerminal #aviation #travel #pnw #washington #YKM #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #alaskaairlines #E175 #vacation #YakimaWA #alaskaair #airportlife #YakimaAirport
🌨️ It`s officially the first day of winter and that means ❄️ airport operations and travel may be affected. Make sure to check your flight status before heading to the airport and bundle up for any delays. Stay safe and warm, everyone! #WinterTravel #AirportOperations 🛫🧣
#winter #winterops #deiceingairplanes #deicing #Alaska #airfield #FlyLocal #airport #staysafe #YakimaAirTerminal #aviation #travel #pnw #washington #YKM #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #alaskaairlines #E175 #vacation #YakimaWA #alaskaair #airportlife #YakimaAirport
🛫 It`s that time of the year again! ✈️ Get ready to take off for your holiday travels. 🎄🌟 Whether you`re heading home to see family or jetting off to a tropical destination, make sure to book your flight in advance and avoid the holiday rush. 🎁 Don`t forget to pack your sunscreen and festive spirit! 🎅🏼 #HolidayTravels #AirplaneTaxi #VacationModeOn 🌴🍹
#yakimaairterminal #WINTER #yakima #takeoff✈️ #WinterTravel #airplane #ykm #airplanephotos #AirportOperations #airplanelovers #AlaskaAirlines #WinterTravels #HolidaySeason #AirportAdventures #winter #nightflights
🛫 It`s that time of the year again! ✈️ Get ready to take off for your holiday travels. 🎄🌟 Whether you`re heading home to see family or jetting off to a tropical destination, make sure to book your flight in advance and avoid the holiday rush. 🎁 Don`t forget to pack your sunscreen and festive spirit! 🎅🏼 #HolidayTravels #AirplaneTaxi #VacationModeOn 🌴🍹
#yakimaairterminal #WINTER #yakima #takeoff✈️ #WinterTravel #airplane #ykm #airplanephotos #AirportOperations #airplanelovers #AlaskaAirlines #WinterTravels #HolidaySeason #AirportAdventures #winter #nightflights
🎄✈️ Happy Holidays from YKM! 🎁🌟 Don`t let the hustle and bustle of travel get you down, take a moment to enjoy the festive decorations and spread some cheer. Safe travels to all and happy holidays! 🎅🏼✨ #AirportLife #HolidayTravel #SpreadCheer
🎄✈️ Happy Holidays from YKM! 🎁🌟 Don`t let the hustle and bustle of travel get you down, take a moment to enjoy the festive decorations and spread some cheer. Safe travels to all and happy holidays! 🎅🏼✨ #AirportLife #HolidayTravel #SpreadCheer
🛩️ Today marks the anniversary of the Wright Brothers` first powered flight! 🎉 Let`s take a moment to appreciate their groundbreaking achievement that paved the way for modern aviation. ✈️ #WrightBrothers #AviationHistory #FlyHigh #Innovation
🛩️ Today marks the anniversary of the Wright Brothers` first powered flight! 🎉 Let`s take a moment to appreciate their groundbreaking achievement that paved the way for modern aviation. ✈️ #WrightBrothers #AviationHistory #FlyHigh #Innovation
#GivingThanks to all those that make YKM such an amazing airport! From those that keep us safe, to those that support us, we appreciate you!
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#GivingThanks to all those that make YKM such an amazing airport! From those that keep us safe, to those that support us, we appreciate you!
#Thankful #Thanksgiving #thankgivingday #thankyou #yakimaairterminal #airfield #FlyLocal #airport #YakimaAirTerminal #aviation #travel #pnw #washington #YKM #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #YakimaWA #airportlife #YakimaAirport
We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/28/22024) – normal operations will resume on Friday November 29th.
From all of us at YKM, we wish you happy holidays! ✈️
#thanksgiving #thanksgiving2024 #airplane #turkey #fall #FlyLocal #staysafe #airport #YakimaAirTerminal #aviation #travel #pnw #washington #YKM #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #YakimaWA #airportlife #YakimaAirport
We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (11/28/22024) – normal operations will resume on Friday November 29th.
From all of us at YKM, we wish you happy holidays! ✈️
#thanksgiving #thanksgiving2024 #airplane #turkey #fall #FlyLocal #staysafe #airport #YakimaAirTerminal #aviation #travel #pnw #washington #YKM #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #YakimaWA #airportlife #YakimaAirport
#takeoff✈️ from your local airport! #FlyYKM
#nightflights #winter #timelapse #Alaska #fall #airfield #FlyLocal #runway #airport #YakimaAirTerminal #aviation #travel #pnw #YKM #washington #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #alaskaairlines #E175 #vacation #YakimaWA #alaskaair #airportlife #goodmorning #YakimaAirport
#takeoff✈️ from your local airport! #FlyYKM
#nightflights #winter #timelapse #Alaska #fall #airfield #FlyLocal #runway #airport #YakimaAirTerminal #aviation #travel #pnw #YKM #washington #YAKIMAVALLEY #FlyYKM #Yakima #alaskaairlines #E175 #vacation #YakimaWA #alaskaair #airportlife #goodmorning #YakimaAirport
Supporting Local
Supporting STEM throughout the empowerment and development of youth in the aviation industry
From careers in flying, maintenance, nursing, customer service, firefighting, security, drones, photography, aircraft controllers and much more – we are working to support the local youth, business partners, and communities by growing the knowledge and passion of all parts of the aviation industry!
Special Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors!
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Questions? Email Shelby.Barrett@YakimaWA.gov
Posters from our 2024 Aviation Day!
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be food and drinks?
Yes!
May I bring my pets?
No pets allowed, service animals only.
Where is parking?
Parking is available in the main terminal or across the street at Perry Tech. ADA parking is available at the entrance of the event!
What time should I arrive?
The event starts at 10:00 AM and goes until 4:00 PM, feel free to come and go throughout the day!
Can I fly-in with my airplane?
Yes! We have general aviation parking available on our east ramp or at McCormick’s FBO. If you are flying in for the EAA Pancake Feed, parking is available at the South Airpark as well.
Are face masks required?
We will follow Health Department guidelines at the time of our event.
Are there in-out privileges?
Yes, at the time of entry you will receive a stamp on your hand. Showing this will allow for you to come and go throughout the whole day
Will there be an air show?
As this is a new event, we are only doing static displayed aircraft. Although the event will take place next to our 9/27 runway which will remain open to aircraft throughout the event!
