Wexford County Airport

12/15/2025

Do you need an excuse to get the kids out of the house while someone wraps their Christmas gifts? Take them to the Wexford County Airport on Christmas Eve and let them talk to Santa on ham radio.

Cadillac’s ham radio club is once again partnering with the Wexford County Airport to provide kids of all ages the exciting opportunity to talk to Santa Claus using an amateur radio transceiver on December 24 from noon to 2:00 pm at the airport.

This is our third year of providing this exciting and unique opportunity for kids, and each year more children show up,” Lyn Cryderman, president of the Wexaukee Amateur Radio Club said. “And not just kids. Last year a couple of moms grabbed the microphone and gave Santa their wish lists.”

Thanks to the Wexford County Airport Board, all guests can enjoy cookies and cocoa. And while they wait for their turn to talk on the radio, they can actually watch Jolly Old Saint Nick on radar soar from the North Pole to homes all over the globe. Then after talking to Santa, they will receive a certificate proving they actually talked to him. And it’s all free!

“This is just another way in which we want to make the airport a resource for the entire community, Keith Newell, airport manager explained. “Who knows, one of these kids might one day pursue a career in aviation. Santa did…”

Mark your calendars: Wednesday, December 24, noon-2:00 pm at the Wexford County Airport, 8040 E 34 Road (Boon Road), Cadillac, MI.

08/20/2025

Thank you 9&10 News for the opportunity to talk about the Wexford County Airport 5th Annual Wings & Wheels event this Saturday, August 23rd from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

We are the 4th segment on the Good Day Northern Michigan episode on August 20, 2025.

Check out featured local stories from today's edition of Good Day Northern Michigan.

08/18/2025

Listen to all of the fun and excitement you can have at the Wexford County Airport 5th Annual Wings & Wheels on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025

Cadillac Unscripted Spicer and Katy Huckle on 107.9 CDY Guest: Keith Newell, Wexford County Airport Manager

08/04/2025

Enjoy a family friendly day on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Wexford County Airport for the 5th Annual Wings & Wheels Fly-In/Drive-In/Pancake Breakfast. Free admissions and free parking. Learn about aviation careers from the two dozen groups, organizations and colleges hosting aviation career booths. Register your kids from 8 to 17 for a free Young Eagles flight (weather permitting). Browse through the static aircraft displays. Go on a helicopter ride for a small donation. Watch aircraft from across the state fly in for the pancake breakfast. Observe how amateur radio keeps the world connected. See the classic cars as you take the kids to the bouncy houses. All this and much more at the 5th Annual Wings & Wheels event.

11/18/2024

‘Twas the afternoon before Christmas, and all through the air,
Santa’s sleigh zoomed onward, spreading joy everywhere!

From noon until two, come hear Santa say,
A cheerful “Hello!” as he’s whisked on his way.

With NORAD’s tracker, we’ll follow his flight,
As he brings holiday cheer through the day and the night.

Kids of all ages, come join in the fun,
With cookies, hot cocoa, and joy for everyone!

So hurry to the airport, the moment is near,
Let’s fill Christmas Eve with wonder and cheer!

08/18/2024

It is always a pleasure to join Katy and Rich at the radio station. Great people having fun and doing great things for the City of Cadillac.

Cadillac Unscripted #234 with Keith Newell, Wexford County Airport Manager on 107.9 CDY

03/13/2024

Come join us!

03/13/2024

2024 Air Race Classic coming soon!

12/24/2023

12/24/2023

Our special guest Saturday morning is Keith Newell, Manager at the Wexford County Airport. He'll share details of a special Santa tracking event at the airport Sunday afternoon, plus an update on other airport-related topics. Join us for Cadillac Unscripted (our 200th show!) at 8:30. YouTube link to come.