Airport Day 2026
September 20
10 am – 2 pm
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Palo Alto Airport
Your personalized gateway to the sky!
Outdoors on airport grounds
Event Day Information
Maps, exhibits, learn to fly, etc.
T6 with BeechBoys formation flyby.
Airport day is a community event
- Fun for all!
- Free admission & open to all
- Real display aircraft, contemporary, aerobatic, war birds, helicopters, gyroplane.
- Real cockpits
- Meet your real neighbors who have learned to fly. You can learn too!
- Sign up for a Discovery Flight
- Information on learning to fly
- Food trucks
- Return here for updates
- Volunteer! (High school hours sign offs provided.)
FAQ
Q: What is the best way to get to Airport Day?
A: Due to the popularity of this event, the smart way in and out will be on two wheels! Consider using the public trails to enjoy the open view across the Baylands while spotting incoming aircraft in the sky on your way in! A bicycle corral will be provided.
Q: How accessible is this event?
A: The event is outdoors on flat asphalt with no steps, minimal gradient, like a very large parking lot. The event area is about 200 yards in the longest direction.
Q: What should I wear?
A: We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes. Consider weather conditions, notably wind.
Q: What food will be available.
A: Several food trucks ($) will be on site.
Q: Will there be restrooms?
A: Portable restrooms will be provided. About 10% will be wheelchair accessible and meet ADA requirements.
Q: Will there be shelter or somewhere to sit?
A: Shelter will be available. There will be tables and chairs in the open hangar (a giant garage with its door open) where you can go and enjoy your food.
Free bicycle corral will be monitored by volunteers from the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition.
Airport Day is an annual event organized by volunteers from the Palo Alto Airport Association (PAAA) in partnership with the Airport Division of the City of Palo Alto Public Works Dept, airport based businesses, and FAA Air Traffic Control. The event is free to the public courtesy of the City, PAAA member contributions and commercial sponsors. Donations are appreciated and enable the event to return next year.
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