Madras Municipal Airport

05/27/2026

Start your morning at the airport ☕✈️

Join us for Coffee Cuppers at Madras Airport this Thursday, May 28 from 8:00-9:00 AM.

We’re excited to welcome local businesses, partners, and community members out to the airport to connect and learn more about one of Madras’ important community assets.

2028 NW Berg Dr
Madras, OR 97741

Hosted in partnership with the Madras-Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center

05/27/2026

Big dreams start here. ✈️

Airport Day is one of those events kids remember.

From getting up close to aircraft, exploring aviation hands-on, meeting pilots, enjoying STEM activities, and maybe imagining themselves in the cockpit one day, there’s something for every age.

Bring the family, grab breakfast, and spend the morning exploring.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – Noon
📍 Madras Municipal Airport

Free community event.

05/25/2026

Start your Airport Day with breakfast. 🥞

Scout Troop 9058 will be serving up pancakes during Airport Day, with proceeds supporting local youth programs.

Come hungry, support a great cause, then stay to enjoy aircraft displays, activities, aviation experiences, and family fun.

🥞 Pancake Breakfast
⏰ 8:00–10:00 AM
💵 $10 suggested donation
Hosted by Scout Troop 9058

📅 Airport Day: Saturday, May 30
📍 Madras Municipal Airport

05/20/2026

Not just airplanes. 🏁✈️

Madras Speedway is joining Airport Day again this year with race cars on display.

Get up close, check out the cars, meet the teams, and experience a little horsepower alongside aviation.

It’s one more reason Airport Day has something for everyone.

📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – Noon
📍 Madras Municipal Airport

Free community event.

05/15/2026

MORE THAN A RUNWAY

Madras Municipal Airport plays an important role in our community year-round - from supporting emergency response during wildfire season to hosting community events that connect people to aviation.

Thank you to Central Oregon Daily News for highlighting some of what's ahead, including:
The airports role in wildfire response
Airport Day - Saturday May 30, 8-noon
Airshow of the Cascades

The Madras Municipal Airport is getting ready for a busy summer with Airport Day, free youth flights and the return of the Airshow of the Cascades. Airport staff are also helping support wildfire response efforts across the region.

READ MORE: https://www.centraloregondaily.com/news/madras/madras-airport-airshow-wildfire-response-youth-flights/article_2d0d0621-2847-4371-9bb5-df89d0baf47f.html

05/11/2026

Give them their first flight.

Tomorrow, registration opens for free Young Eagles flights at Airport Day.

Youth ages 8–17 will meet the pilot, go through a quick pre-flight briefing, and take off for a real flight; something most kids never get the chance to do.

These spots go fast.

Registration opens May 11 (tomorrow at 1am!):
https://www.eaachapters.org/event-details/YE294486M

Saturday, May 30
8:00 AM – Noon

05/08/2026

Madras Municipal Airport supports more than day-to-day aviation.

During fire season and other emergency operations, the airport helps serve as a base for aircraft and crews working to support response efforts across the region.

It’s one more example of the airport’s role as a working airport- serving aviation, public safety, and the broader community.

05/06/2026

Let them build it. Touch it. Experience it.

Airport Day is packed with hands-on activities, STEM experiences, and real opportunities for kids to explore aviation up close.

This isn’t just something to attend, it’s something they’ll remember.

Saturday, May 30
8:00 AM – Noon

Check out the event for more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Dh6T7iPvt/

05/04/2026

In 1943, Madras made its way onto the military map.

What became known as the Madras Army Airfield was built to support World War II combat training, including B-17 “Flying Fortress” bomber crews with the 318th Squadron of the 88th Bombing Group.

At the time, Madras had a population of just over 400. The rapid arrival of pilots, officers, and construction crews transformed the community almost overnight, bringing new activity, shared spaces, and a spirit of cooperation between military personnel and local residents.

By 1944, the mission shifted from flight training to aircraft maintenance, and by the end of the war, operations at the base came to a close.

In 1947, the airfield was transferred to local control; laying the foundation for what is now the Madras Municipal Airport.

05/02/2026

Oregon State Police pilots visited the Madras Municipal Airport this week. They used the airport as a meeting point and spent time getting wood-fired pizza for lunch in the airport industrial area.

The visit included a tour of the Erickson Aircraft Collection. While not currently open to the public, tours may be available for organized groups by request and advance coordination through the Airport Manager, Lorraine Martinelli.