The Havana Regional Airport (9I0) is a publicly owned public-use general aviation airport located 5 miles southeast of Havana, Illinois. The closest major airport to Havana is Peoria's General Downing International.[1]
Airport Events
editIn 2011, the airport closed while the US Army tested a drone and trained operators on how to fly the aircraft. The event was open to the public.[2]
The airport has previously hosted stargazing events sponsored by the Peoria Astronomy Club. Pilots are encouraged to fly in, and camping is available.[3][4]
Facilities and aircraft
editHavana Regional has one runway: runway 9/27 is 2235 x 100 feet and is made of turf.[5][6]
While the airport's runway is turf, there is a paved parking area for aircraft. Fuel, courtesy cars, a lounge, restrooms, and showers are also available on site. The airport is home to EAA Chapter 1420.[7][8]
There is no fixed-base operator at the airport.[9]
For the 12-month period ending March 31, 2020, the airport averages 27 aircraft movements per week, or about 1400 per year. This traffic consists entirely of general aviation. For the same time period, there are 13 aircraft based on the field, all single-engine airplanes.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "FAA Information about Havana Regional Airport (9I0)". airport-data.com. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ DETTRO, CHRIS. "Drone aircraft to fly Saturday from Havana airport". The State Journal-Register. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Stargazing night on the horizon in Havana". WCIA.com. 2022-09-12. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Stargazing returns to Havana airport". WRSP. 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
- ^ "Havana Regional Airport (9I0)". Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Airnav: Havana Regional Airport". AirNav.com. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Services – Havana Regional Airport". Havana Regional Airport. Retrieved 2022-07-05.
- ^ "Havana Rgnl Airport Overview and FBOs (Havana, IL) [9I0]". FlightAware. Retrieved 2024-04-23.
40°13′22″N 090°01′22″W / 40.22278°N 90.02278°W
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