The City of Midland Airports Department is set to host Fly Into Fall, a free educational and interactive aviation event for all ages, on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Midland Airpark, located at 901 Veterans Airpark Ln.
The highlight of the event will be the presence of former NASA astronaut, naval aviator, and test pilot Tony Antonelli. With a career that spans piloting space shuttles and delivering key components to the International Space Station (ISS), Antonelli’s journey from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to space and beyond is anticipated to inspire attendees. He graduated from MIT with a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering in 1989 and earned a Master of Science from the University of Washington in 2002. During his tenure at NASA, Antonelli piloted two space shuttle missions, STS-119 and STS-132. Since retiring from NASA in 2015, he has held executive positions at Lockheed Martin, focusing on advanced space programs.
The event promises a range of activities for the whole family, including food trucks, face painting, jumpers, and more. Early risers can participate in the “Run the Runway” event, sponsored by Midland Athletic Company, with a 1-mile run/walk or 5k starting at 8 a.m. Registration details can be found at Run Sign Up and more information is available at Midland Athletic Company.
Councilwoman Robin Poole encourages local businesses and organizations to get involved by becoming sponsors. Interested parties can download and complete the application form, then return it via email to aolguin@midlandtexas.gov. For further information, contact Councilwoman Poole at rpoole@midlandtexas.gov.
For more details about the event, visit Midland Fly Into Fall.
Contact Information
Event Date and Time:
- Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location:
- Midland Airpark, 901 Veterans Airpark Ln., Midland, TX
Special Guest:
- Former NASA Astronaut Tony Antonelli
Run the Runway:
- Sponsored by Midland Athletic Company
- 1-mile run/walk or 5k at 8 a.m.
- Registration: Run Sign Up
- More Info: Midland Athletic Company
Sponsorship and Further Information:
- Email: aolguin@midlandtexas.gov
- Contact: Councilwoman Robin Poole, rpoole@midlandtexas.gov
