Connecting Aviation With the Community
Have you ever wondered how the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport operates, what’s happening there now or its impact on the community? Now is your chance to find out!
Let a speaker from the Spartanburg Downtown Memorial Airport be part of your group's next meeting. If you would like an airport speaker to engage your community organization, business association or school group, we have the program for you.
Please contact Terry Connorton at 864-580-5004.
Spartanburg Community Aviation Program
How can the Airport provide an outreach to the local community?
By bringing together all the aviation groups at the airport with the same goals in sharing their passion for aviation.
This diverse program curriculum demonstrates all the possibilities in working with aviation.
The Spring 2024 Program Curriculum
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April 14 Airplane Mechanics
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April 21 Intro to Flying - Flight to Greer ATC
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April 28 Flight to Hickory NC
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May 5 Airport Design and Construction
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May 12 CAP/ Sheriff’s Helicopter
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May 19 Gliders
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May 25 (Sat) Drones/Final Filming
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June 10 Graduation Ceremony 6:30 pm
Airport Park
The park includes two playground areas with aviation-themed equipment, a multi-purpose athletic field, a splash pad, outdoor fitness equipment, two pavilion shelters with picnic tables, restroom facilities, a walking path and green space.