23rd Annual
Abel Island Fly-In
August 19, 2023
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
What to Bring?
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 our special smoked chicken legs for those unable to carry their own food.
Ample space is available for float planes to dock or beach.
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.
