Yakima Air Terminal June 6th, 2026, 9 AM – 3 PM
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Additional Support – Thank you!
✈️ New This Year! ✈️
THE ULTIMATE PHOTO OP:
CLASSIC CARS & WARBIRDS! 🏎️✈️
Ever dreamed of seeing your pride and joy parked next to a legend of the skies? Now is your chance! For one day only at Yakima Aviation Day (June 6th), we are opening up an exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pose your classic car on the ramp with the iconic P-51 Mustang.
Whether you’re rolling in a vintage truck, a sleek muscle car, or a timeless European classic, this is the photo your garage wall has been waiting for. This isn’t just a car show; it’s a rare chance to get “behind the ropes” and onto the flight line for the ultimate shot! 📸
Eat. Support. Fly! ✈️🍔
We’ve teamed up with the McAllister Museum of Aviation to fund our new Youth Flight Scholarship. On June 6th, you can help a local student earn their wings just by enjoying the show!
How to help:
🍟 Grab Lunch: A portion of all proceeds from the McAllister Food Truck goes directly to the scholarship fund.
🎟️ Enter the Raffle: 100% of raffle ticket sales fund flight hours for our future pilots.
Come hungry and leave knowing you helped the next generation take flight! 🎖️
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Aircraft Show Case
What you can see close up this year on the ramp!
C-17 Globemaster from JBLM!
P-51D Mustang from Erickson Aircraft Collection!
Pilatus PC12 from Airlift Northwest
Sportsman 2+2
More to be Announced Soon!
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Good Eats!
Here what to expect for Food and Treats this year!
Sendy’s Agua Fresca Y Fruta
Sweet Funn Cakes
Beyond the Bar
Lemon Drop Lemonade
Salty Sisters Coffee & More
McAllister Museum Hamburgers & Hotdogs
Sweet Snack Attack
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Kids Zone
Join us for a fun-filled day where kids can unleash their creativity and imagination. Our Test Flight Zone will have activities like building balsa wood airplanes, straw copters, and paper airplanes. Watch them take off on our runway and aim for the target during flight testing!
But that’s not all – we also have puzzles for toddlers, a coloring zone, an airplane ‘cakewalk’, airplane marshaling school, and a pre-flight experience with a pilot. It’s a comprehensive experience that your little ones won’t want to miss!
Bring your kids along for a day of adventure and learning at our *New Kid Zone*. See you there! 
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Parking Map
Check out our Facebook for photos from the day!
Different wheels, same destination. 🚲✈️
Happy National Bike to Work Day! Whether you`re powered by pedals or jet engines, we`re glad to have you at the Yakima Air Terminal today.
Did you bike to work this morning? Let us know your route in the comments! 👇
#YKM #Yakima #BikeToWorkDay #AirportLife #YakimaValley
Nothing says "welcome home" like the smell of something cookies in the oven. 🍪🏠
On World Baking Day, we’re celebrating the homemade treats that wait for us at the end of a long journey. If you’re flying into YKM today to visit loved ones, we hope there’s something delicious waiting for you on the counter! ✈️❤️
#YKM #WorldBakingDay #ComingHome #Yakima #Aviation #HomeSweetHome
Whether they are the family you were born into or the one you’ve built right here in the Yakima Valley, today is all about them! ❤️
On International Family Day, we’re celebrating the reunions in our terminal, the "see you soons" at the gate, and the adventures that start right here at YKM. Family is the ultimate destination. 🏔️✈️
Drop a photo of your favorite family vacation in the comments! 👇
#InternationalFamilyDay #YKM #YakimaAirTerminal #FamilyTravel #FlyLocal #YakimaValley
Why spend hours in traffic when your journey can start just minutes from home? 🚗💨
At YKM, we believe the best part of travel should be the destination—not the drive to the airport. Enjoy:
✅ Short security lines
✅ Affordable, close-in parking
✅ A stress-free terminal experience
Next time you book, choose the convenience of the Yakima Air Terminal. See you at the gate! ✈️🏔️
#FlyLocal #YKM #YakimaAirTerminal #TravelMadeEasy #YakimaValley
The best destination isn’t a place—it’s a person. ❤️✈️
Happy Mother’s Day from the Yakima Air Terminal!
Of all the flights that land at YKM, our favorites are the ones bringing people back to Mom. There’s nothing quite like the energy at the arrivals gate when a family is finally reunited.
To the moms who are traveling to see their kids, the kids flying home to surprise their moms, and the moms who stay behind and wait for that "I landed safely" text—we see you, and we’re honored to be a part of your journey.
👇 Are you traveling to see Mom today, or is she coming to you? Tell us your Mother`s Day travel stories!
#MothersDay #YKM #WelcomeHome #FlyYakima #FamilyTravel
Ready for the fiesta? We are! ✈️🎊
It’s a beautiful day for a flight and an even better day for a celebration. Happy Cinco de Mayo to our passengers, pilots, and the entire Yakima community!
As you head out to enjoy the parades and festivities, remember that YKM is here to connect you to your next big adventure. Safe travels to everyone flying today!
#YKM #CincoDeMayo #YakimaAirTerminal #ValleyLife
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… (actually, it’s just JBLM). 🛰️✨
Happy Star Wars Day! While we haven`t cleared any X-Wings for landing at YKM just yet, we do have the next best thing.
The C-17 Globemaster III is basically the Millennium Falcon of the skies—built for heavy lifting, global missions, and looking legendary on the ramp. Catch this "hunk of junk" (okay, it’s actually state-of-the-art tech) at our Aviation Day on June 6th!
Your Mission:
🚀 Follow us for event updates.
🚀 Pack your flight suit.
🚀 May the Fourth be with you!
#StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou #C17 #YKM #AviationDay #GalacticEmpire
Not all classrooms have four walls. Some have wings. ✈️🍎
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! Today, we’re celebrating the educators who inspire the next generation to look up.
From the teachers in our Yakima schools sparking an interest in STEM to the flight instructors right here at YKM who help student pilots find their wings—thank you. You provide the "lift" that helps our community reach new heights.
Did a teacher inspire your career in aviation or travel? Tag them below and give them a shout-out! 👇
#TeacherAppreciationDay #YKM #FlyYakima #FlightTraining #STEMEducation
Why did the airplane get sent to its room? Because it had a bad altitude. ✈️😏
Okay, okay—maybe we should leave the jokes to the professionals!
Happy World Laughter Day from all of us at YKM. We take safety and service seriously, but we never miss a chance to share a smile with our passengers.
They say laughter is the shortest distance between two people. We like to think we’re the second shortest!
Tag someone who always keeps you laughing, even during a long layover! 👇
#AviationHumor #WorldLaughterDay2026 #FlyLocal #YKM #AirportLife
There’s just something about a window seat… ☁️✨
No matter how many times you fly, that moment when the wheels leave the runway and the world starts to shrink never gets old.
From 30,000 feet, the perspective changes. The "to-do" lists feel smaller, and the world feels a whole lot bigger. Whether you’re traveling for business or finally heading to that beach, the journey starts right here at [Insert Airport Name].
The Best Part? Coming back down to earth and seeing the familiar sights of home as you land.
📸 Traveling today? Drop a photo of your view (window seat or terminal!) in the comments!
#TravelVibes #WindowSeatView #FlyLocal #AviationLovers
The "Perfect Travel Companion"
Headline: Every great journey starts with a single page. 📖✈️
Happy World Book Day! Whether you’re waiting in the terminal at YKM or settling into your seat at 30,000 feet, there’s no better travel companion than a great book.
Aviation takes your body to new places, but a story takes your mind there first. Today, we’re celebrating the authors who help us "fly" even when we’re still on the ground!
Tell us in the comments:
✈️ What book are you currently reading?
✈️ What’s your "must-have" genre for a long flight?
Pack your bags, grab your bookmarks, and let’s go! #WorldBookDay #YKM #TravelReads #FlyYakima #AirportLibrary
Clear skies depend on a healthy planet. 🌍✈️
Happy Earth Day from the Yakima Air Terminal!
Living in the Yakima Valley, we are lucky to have some of the most beautiful views in the world right out our "office window"—from the rolling vineyards to the snowy peaks of Mt. Adams. 🏔️
For us, Earth Day is a reminder that the aviation industry is constantly innovating to protect these views. Whether it’s through newer, quieter aircraft or more efficient ground operations, we’re committed to keeping our valley beautiful for every takeoff and landing.
Today, we’re celebrating the planet that makes every flight possible. 👇 What’s your favorite local spot to enjoy the fresh Yakima air? Tell us in the comments!
#EarthDay #YKM #YakimaValley #FlyLocal #SustainableSkies
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 9:00 AM and goes until 3:00 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!
