Sunday, September 30, 2012

Gov. Sam Brownback dedicates new airport

(Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012) The day started out slow due to the low clouds and fog restricting flights in, but by 10:30 a.m. the grand opening/dedication of the new Rooks County Regional Airport was well underway.

First in were the EAA group offering free flights for youngsters, and the day ended with the first ever flight in from a Learjet with Governor Sam Brownback on board.

Other highlights for the day included former Plainville resident Robert Taylor flying in a Phenom 300 jet, and Nancy (Hancock) Cullen flying in the red Aircoupe that was based at the Plainville Airport over 30 years ago by her dad, Paul Hancock.

The Rooks County Airport is the first new airport built in Kansas since 1989.

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