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History Bites Take Flight: The Story of Chandler’s Airport

Tuesday, July 02, 2024
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12 - 12:30 p.m.
Cost:
Free
Add to Calendar 2024-07-02 12:00:00 2024-06-29 12:56:32 History Bites Take Flight: The Story of Chandler’s Airport Chandler Airport Manager Ryan Reeves will talk about the history of aviation in Chandler from the early roots of a rural airport established in 1928 to the modern story of one of the busiest municipal airports in the nation today.Learn about the airport’s many uses over the years from crop dusting operations and bringing in guests to the San Marcos Hotel, to today’s active center for flight training, aviation business, and recreational flying.Chandler Airport has played an important role in Chandler’s development as it has supported the growth and modernization of the community.RegisterGet a taste of Chandler's history during 30-minute talks led by museum curators and local experts. These bite-sized events are available to all ages with topics geared towards older audiences. Bring some take-out or a brown bag lunch to enjoy during History Bites. City of Chandler info@chandleraz.gov America/Phoenix public
Historic photo of a group of men standing by a helicopter at Chandler Muncipal Airport

Chandler Airport Manager Ryan Reeves will talk about the history of aviation in Chandler from the early roots of a rural airport established in 1928 to the modern story of one of the busiest municipal airports in the nation today.

Learn about the airport’s many uses over the years from crop dusting operations and bringing in guests to the San Marcos Hotel, to today’s active center for flight training, aviation business, and recreational flying.

Chandler Airport has played an important role in Chandler’s development as it has supported the growth and modernization of the community.

Register

Get a taste of Chandler's history during 30-minute talks led by museum curators and local experts. These bite-sized events are available to all ages with topics geared towards older audiences. Bring some take-out or a brown bag lunch to enjoy during History Bites.