Aviation Day 2009 will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, at Page Field from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. with free admission and parking. Aviation Day is hosted annually by the Lee County Port Authority to increase community awareness of our airports – Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field General Aviation Airport. This event is geared toward aviation enthusiasts of all ages and draws thousands of people from the local community.

One of Aviation Day’s featured aircraft will be a Vought F4U Corsair, sponsored by Paragon Flight Training. The other featured aircraft will be a North American B-25J Mitchell, sponsored by Chris-Tel Construction. Pilot training on this aircraft type was conducted at Page Field during World War II. We are encouraging veterans who flew these aircraft to join us for Aviation Day. In addition, free children’s activities including a giant slide and bounce houses, is sponsored by AECOM.

We are asking all those coming out to Aviation Day to help our local community by bringing a non-perishable food item. All donations will benefit The Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.

Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field General Aviation Airport generate a regional economic impact of more than $3.6 billion annually, which accounts for 8 percent of the region’s total economy.