Purdue University recently partnered with Windracers to conduct research on and perform real-world testing of their autonomous, unmanned aircraft. Manufactured in the United Kingdom, these aircraft are able to take off, fly, and land safely without the need for a remote pilot. The Windracers ULTRA aircraft have flown missions on 3 continents, including Antarctica, performing…
Youth Aviation Summer Camp at Jasper County Airport! The airport will host a 4-day aviation summer camp starting July 9th. Camp hours will run from 9:30 am- 12:30 pm Central Tuesday-Friday with Friday the 12th running from 9:30 am to 3 pm central due to a planned field trip. The camp is free and open to…
The Jasper County Airport has established a summer Airport Management Internship Program, which allows students to align educational knowledge with real world experiences in the aviation industry. The Airport Management internship is sponsored by the Jasper County Airport Authority, which owns and operates the Jasper County Airport. This internship program is designed to give students…
Come out and join us for a fun October afternoon at the airport! Our second annual Trick-or-Treat at the Scairport event will be held on October 21, 2023 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Central. Wear your Halloween costume to trick-or-treat from aircraft right on the ramp. We will have hot drinks, a photo booth, Halloween crafts, and…
Join us for another week of fun and learning at the Jasper County Airport! Summer camp participants will learn about aviation principles and apply their skills throughout the week using the Airport’s FAA-certified flight simulators and drones. Students will receive a tour and demonstration of the on-field aircraft maintenance facility and hear from pilots and…
For almost five years, the Jasper County Airport Authority (JCAA) has worked alongside Indian Trails Career Cooperative, Ivy Tech Community College, and area school guidance counselors to bring high school aviation curriculum to Jasper County. Though many challenges were faced along the way, the airport is excited to announce that three high school aviation courses…
Youth Aviation Summer Camp at Jasper County Airport! The airport, working with grant funding secured through Indian Trails Vocational Co-op will host the week-long aviation summer camp starting July 12th. Camp hours will run from 8 am- 11 am Central Monday-Thursday, with Friday the 16th running from 8 am to 4 pm central due to…
Jasper County Airport recently acquired a 1975 Cessna 172M that will be available for rental. Although the airport does not hire or employ any flight instructors directly, the airport does have a list of pre-approved independent contractor CFIs. Students already working with a CFI can have their instructor added to the approved list by request.…
Jasper County Airport has joined forces with Excel Air Services to offer an amazing opportunity for local and regional pilots. On September 21st from 10am-12pm cdt, the airport will host an FAA Pilot Safety “Wings” seminar at Excel Air’s maintenance hangar. Seminar topics will include Aviation Weather and Pre-flight Inspections after maintenance. At noon, those in…
Jasper County Airport will once again host Aviation Career Day and Open House. This year’s event is scheduled for May 10th from 8 am until 2 pm central. Attendees are encouraged to come before 2 pm since some guest speakers tend to leave early if attendance tapers off. This free event aims to showcase multiple aviation…