Copyright © 2010
Van Wert County
Regional Airport

Welcome to the Van Wert County Airport!

• 4,000'  paved runway
• Open 7 Days a Week

WELCOME TO YOUR VAN WERT AIRPORT (VNW) THIS AIRPORT IS A DOOR TO OUR COMMUNITY – AND A WINDOW TO OUR WORLD. OPPORTUNITIES ARE LAUNCHED AND CAREERS ARE STARTED RIGHT HERE. TOM DUNNO is the AIRPORT MANAGER. Call: 419 232-4500 or 419 605-6119                   JOIN US ON AUGUST 7TH FOR THE ANNUAL                      "WHEELS N WINGS" FESTIVAL                       AT YOUR VAN WERT AIRPORT WHEELS N WINGS 2009 A REAL SUCCESS - 2010 WHEELS AND WINGS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER                     SATURDAY AUGUST 7TH - WOW what a nice turn out we had for the 2009 Wheels N Wings Festival! Over 1,000 visitors (some say over 1,500) came to see the Huey 369 and have a day of FUN. We honored a veteran of each war from WWII to Desert Storm with a Honor Flight in the Huey and a service and recognition for all Vets with a flag ceremony, words from the State Commander of the VFW and a 21 Gun solute to our fallen veterans. Kids offered smiles all day with the rides, complete with the barrel train and a candy drop via parachutes dropped from a real airplane. Everybody loved the aircraft on display which included the "Grimes Flying Lab"s a restored C-45 H Model; the T-50 "Bamboo Bomber" a WWII Bomber/Trainer) and the "O-2" Cessna 337 used in Viet Nam as an observation and tactical war machine. Several replica Remote Control Aircraft filled the sky's with aerobatic performances including a helicopter and jet performance. Food vendors had to resupply to keep up with the demand and the Tupperware and jewelry vendors said “sign me up for next year.”  Sky Diving lasted throughout the day where the first jumper displayed the US Flag for our Noon ceremony. All had food and fun which made my day seem to go by in a matter of minutes. What a day! Thank You ALL!  Tom Dunno, Airport Manager The Van Wert County Airport would like to welcome our newest commercial venture “FLY 4 FUN”. Mr. Randy Thompson has begun a training facility to address the newly created “Sport Pilot” Certificate. Mr. Thompson is a certified Sport Pilot Instructor and he uses a fun light aircraft called the Ercoupe. I have flown it myself and it really is fun. LEARN MORE ABOUT AN EXCITING CAREER IN AVIATION! THERE IS ALL KINDS OF HELP OUT THERE AND AT YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT. THE EAA.ORG (those who bring you one of the largest aircraft events in the US – OSHKOSH AIR VENTURE) IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROMOTERS OF AVIATION AND BIG SPONSORS OF YOUTH IN AVIATION AND THEY ARE ONLY A MOUSE CLICK AWAY. SEARCH THIS WEB SITE, www.youngeagles.org, AND LOOK AT THE TAB LABLED “CAREERS” OR VISIT THE VAN WERT COUNTY AIRPORT FOR A DISPLAY OF CAREERS, SALARIES AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.   WOW! The new SPORT PILOT SCHOOL “FLY-4-FUN” is staying busy. Two new Pilots have already soloed. Congratulations to David Mills and John Gamble who have each completed their solo flights; just Man and Machine.   TOM would like to talk to anybody interested in ROTORCRAFT. I have always been amazed by the capabilities of Helicopters and Gyro-Copters. There are currently "zero-none" on the filed at this time and I would love to see that change. I have flown helicopters since I was a teenager and would like to form a group of interested members for a local organization of ROTOR-HEADS. HANGARS AVAILABLE: We had a long time renter move away, leaving a "T" Hangar available at $125.00. Also, Ben Spearman has sold his airplane opening upo a T-Hangar at $110.00 rental rate. If you have been wanting to bring your airplane to a well maintained 4000 foot runway, and 2,600 SOD strip call Tom for details at 419 232-4500 or 419 605-6119. We have a close knit pilot community here that is not short on long tales and in-house you will find a variety of industry data and support. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: We are always looking for an entrepreneur type to operate a commercial activity in an aviation related business. We have a heated hangar (60 X 45) that is well lighted and we are willing to help you make something happen. Aircraft Maintenance; Aircraft Assembly; Avionics; Parts or whatever. Call Tom A SECOND NEW PILOT FOR 2010! CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WORLDS NEWEST LICENSED PILOT DAVE KEYSOR. DAVE FLEW TO A BLUFFTON OHIO CHECK AIRMAN AND SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE QUALIFICATIONS FOR HIS PRIVATE PILOT RATING. CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO DAVE! A NEW YEAR AND ANOTHER NEW PILOT! CONGRATULATIONS FOR THE CURRENT WORLDS NEWEST PILOT TITLE HOLDER, RYAN TODD. RYAN MADE HIS FIRST SOLO FLIGHT ON 02-04-10. LOOK 2 INCHES DOWN THIS PAGE AND YOU'LL SEE A CAREER PILOT PARAGRAPH. THIS IS THE SAME GUY AND HE'S TAKING DOWN OBSTACLES IN HIS PATH. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! YOU MAY REMEMBER ANOTHER KEYSOR NAME ON THIS WEB SITE. CHAD KEYSOR HELD THIS SAME TITLE WITH HIS FIRST SOLO ON 10-05-09!!! TALK ABOUT COMMITTING TO A CAREER! Our newest owner-pilot is a young lad who has my best wishes for making a career in aviation. Though “ONLY 17 YEARS OLD” Ryan Todd has purchased his own airplane (based it at Van Wert) and is in steady pursuit of his Pilot Certificates while finishing High School. Ryan has been around for some time though as a member of the Civil Air Patrol that meets at the Van Wert Airport.                     NEW PAINT BECOMES A REALITY AT VAN WERT AIRPORT - THANKS TO THE SUPPORT OF MANY FRIENDS OF THE AIRPORT AND AREA BUSINESS YOUR AIRPORT HAS A NEW PAINT JOB. ALL NINE BUILDING EXTERIORS HAVE RECEIVED RUST TREATMENT, PRIMER/SEALER AND NEW FINISH PAINT. PRO PAINTERS DID AN EXCELLENT JOB IN 17 CALENDAR DAYS AND THE PAINT YOU SEE WAS FURNISHED ALMOST ENTIRELY BY ACE HARDWARE. THE VAN WERT AIRPORT IS NOW A MUCH BETTER FIRST VIEW OF THE COMMUMNITY FOR FIST TIME VISITORS.                                                        COME SEE OUR MAIN HANGAR IMPROVEMENTS, BROUGHT BY THE HARD WORK OF THE VWHS SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT.  THESE KIDS DID A LOT OF WORK AND IT SHOWS. THANKS TO THEM AND TEACHER EXTRAORDINAIRE MS. STOLLER. Runways 9/27 are 4000’ by 75’ and my favorite 2,600’ manicured Sod strip 18/36 (rolled this April 2010 with six ton roller). Tie-downs, hangar space and cold drinks and snacks available. Open 9am to 7pm or call my “only a few minutes away anytime number, 419 605-6119 for service or inquires. Visit “www.vanwertcounty.org/airport” TOM     WATCH THIS WEB SITE FOR COMPETITVE FUEL PRICING, NOW AT $4.55 FOR 100LL. YOU WON’T FIND THESE PRICES AT MANY AIRFIELDS and $3.69 for Jet A.                  SUMMER IS UPON US, THE BUSIEST TIME FOR VAN WERT COUNTY AIRPORT. DON’T MISS OUT ON SOME OF THE BEST FLYING OF THE YEAR! SPRED YOUR WINGS IF YOU'VE GOT'EM OR ASK ABOUT THE $39.00 INTRODUCTORY FLIGHT LESSON WITH YOU AT THE CONTROLS. CALL TOM AND ASK ABOUT EVENT ACTIVITY FOR VAN WERT AND TO LEND A HAND. GOOD HELP IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED AND I LOVE TO TALK AVIATION WITH ALL OF OUR GUESTS.  I ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW  .   .   . TOM IS PLANNING SOME NEW AVIATION MEETINGS AT THE AIRPORT. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT AVIATION TOPICS WOULD BE OF INTEREST TO YOU. A LISTING OF TOPICS AND MEETING DATES WILL BE POSTED ON THIS WEBSIGHT. VAN WERT AIRPORT 419 232-4500 Help us improve. Board Meetings are at 7:00pm on the second Tuesday of every month.  Give us your support and ideas.