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4000 W. Jefferson St.
815-741-7267
Facilities: Joliet Regional Airport
Young Eagles Flight Rally
Each year the Joliet Regional Airport hosts a Young Eagles Flight Rally which allows kids, ages 8 to 17 years, the opportunity to take to the skies with experienced volunteer EAA pilots.
The EAA Aviation Foundation's Young Eagles Program was created to instill in young people an interest in aviation. Volunteer EAA pilots have a goal of providing airplane rides to 100,000 young people each year. Worldwide, more than one million young people have received EAA airplane rides in more than 70 different countries.
Free airplane rides are just part of the Flight Rally. The hope is to build one-on-one relationships between the pilots and Young Eagles, giving a new generation a chance to learn more about the possibilities that exist in the world of aviation, and to allow pilots to pass along the knowledge and enjoyment they have experienced in aviation over the years. Before the flight, a short ground school is held to explain the various parts of an airplane and how they work.
Following the flight, each Young Eagle receives a certificate making him or her an official Eagle Flight Member. Their name is entered into the World's Largest Log Book which is on display at the EAA Air Venture Museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
(www.youngeagles.org)
Business Aviation
The Airport is only minutes away from Joliet casinos - Empress and Harrahs, the Chicagoland Speedway, and Route 66 Raceway! Also, ask about the Joliet Park District's national award winning recreational facilities including golf, conservatory, nature center, Splash Station Waterpark, year-round ice arena, parks, fitness center, and recreation centers. The airport staff would be happy to direct you to these facilities.
Recreational Aviation
For the novice flyer, the J.F. Aviation flight school is offered (815) 744-7528. The school features experienced and dedicated instructors, ensuring a safe and enjoyable flying experience. For the aircraft owner, the Joliet Regional Airport offers the finest hangars, astroports, and tie-down areas in the Chicagoland area, at the most reasonable prices. A picnic area is also available for your enjoyment. After one visit you will see that the Joliet Park District is committed to your flying pleasure. Tours are available for groups of twenty or more at no charge. Please call for a reservation.