Airport Hosting Fly-in This Weekend

The Siletz Bay State Airport is a half-mile south of Salishan

Salem-News.com

(LINCOLN CITY) - A great fly-in event geared toward families is taking place this weekend at the Oregon Coast.

The Siletz Bay State Airport is hosting it`s annual fly-in Saturday and Sunday.

Organizers say people looking for something interesting to do this weekend should bring a chair or a blanket and watch a variety of planes take-off and land at the airport.

For people who want to get a real part of the action, scenic flights of the coast will be available from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Flights cost $25 per person.

The flights are weather-permitting, but the event is rain or shine.

A pancake breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage, ham, eggs, coffee and juice will be served on both days from 8:00 AM to noon. Cost is $4.50 per person.

The EAA Young Eagles Program gives children ages 8 to 17, the chance to fly planes and learn more about flying.

The fly-in raises funds for airport maintenance and cleaning of the grounds and facilities.

For weather-related information for the event, call (541) 921-1198.

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