25th Annual
Abel Island Fly-In
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Noon to 3:00 PM
The Event
Experience the fun of landing on a well-maintained 2,600 foot turf runway running down the center of an island in the Mississippi river or land your plane on the Mississippi river and pull up on a sandy beach.
The Runway
Information on the runway can be found here.
What to Bring?
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Bring your own meat to grill, a covered dish, table settings, and drinks. We will provide the grills, tables, coffee, and water. We also offer a limited number of pulled pork sandwiches for those unable to carry their own food.
Ample space is available for float planes to dock or beach.
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Special Notes
In the interest of safety, VFR conditions must be reported at Prairie Du Chien (PDC), WI of 2,500 feet broken or better and visibility of 3 miles or better. PDC AWOS available at 608-326-9122 or 119.925. In the event of marginal weather, you may contact the host at (319) 480-0913.
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