The Columbia Valley Airport Society has wrapped up another successful open house and fly-in event showcasing the airport’s importance last Saturday, Sept. 6.
“The open house and fly-in event has quickly grown to be one not to be missed in the Columbia Valley,” said Columbia Valley Airport Society President Pascal van Dijk.
The society views the event as an opportunity to educate the public about the airport and its importance in supporting medical flights and fighting local wildfires.
“We’re a volunteer-run operation and run the airport in Fairmont Hot Springs. We get medivacs in, search and rescue and we’re a base for firefighting when it gets busy in the summer,” said society member AnnMarie Deagnon.
“We have about 13 plus volunteers who run the airport.”
The yearly event features raffles, family activities, merchandise and silent auctions with proceeds going to the society.
There was an added bonus this year with pilot Neil Harris performing aerobatic displays.
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