The Oklahoma State University Flying Aggies flight team flew back into town as regional champions for the second year in a row after competing in the National Intercollegiate Flying Association Region 4 SAFECON championship. The OSU flight team came out on top — earning 631 points during the four-day competition, which took place Oct. 13-17 […]
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Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, Stroud Launch Runway Expansion Project
Photo – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and Stroud Municipal Airport celebrated airport improvements with a groundbreaking ceremony in September 2025. The airport will widen and extend the runway to meet federal safety standards. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and Stroud Municipal Airport celebrated the widening and extension of their […]
Oklahoma High Schoolers Compete in First Annual Drone Search and Rescue Championship
Thirty Oklahoma high school teams showcased their drone-powered search and rescue skills at the inaugural “Fly Forward: Search and Rescue State Championship” on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Lake Carl Blackwell in Stillwater. The day-long event was hosted by the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and the Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research and Education […]
Duncan Airport Rehabilitates Apron Pavement, Constructs Taxilane to Increase Safety and Functionality
By Melissa Fuller Halliburton Field Airport in Duncan has made significant improvements over the past two years. These enhancements, including the rehabilitation of the main apron pavement and the construction of a new hangar taxilane, increase safety and elevate the overall functionality of the airport, making it a more appealing destination for aviation businesses. The new […]
Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority Awards More Than $160,000 to Space Education Programs
Photo – More than $160,000 in space education grants were awarded to 33 STEM-related programs throughout Oklahoma at the October 8, 2025 OSIDA board meeting. The Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority (OSIDA) Board approved more than $160,000 in aerospace education funding on Oct. 8, 2025, to prepare students for the state’s growing space workforce. The […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, Okemah Municipal Airport Celebrate Completion of Hangar Project
Photo – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics and Okemah Municipal Airport celebrated the opening of the airport’s hangar in September. The new construction is part of the Statewide Hangar Grant Program to address an ongoing shortage of hangar space around the state. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and Okemah Municipal […]
Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics Celebrates 2025 Oklahoma Girls in Aviation Day in OKC
Photo – The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics welcomed more than 600 children to Oklahoma’s Third Annual Girls in Aviation Day on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at the AAR campus at Will Rogers International Airport in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) partnered with several community organizations to host the […]
El Reno Installation Shines Light on Golden Age of Aviation
It’s a clear Friday morning as the buzz of radial engines fills the air around Mustang Field at the El Reno Airport. Among the hustle and bustle of workers putting the finishing touches on the Caldwell Collection’s latest exhibit, Founder Tony Caldwell is hosting a handful of discovery flights in a few of the vintage […]
Oklahoma’s Skydweller Aero Achieves Historic Solar-Powered Flight with U.S. Navy
Photo – Skydweller Aero is headquartered in Oklahoma City. The aerospace company recently completed a three-day solar-powered unmanned flight with the U.S. Navy. The flight was intended to demonstrate the potential of long-duration, solar-powered operations to support defense as well as humanitarian efforts. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) has congratulated Skydweller Aero, […]
South Grand Lake Regional Airport Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Terminal, Hangar, and Taxiway
Photo – Grayson Ardies, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, led the groundbreaking ceremony for upgrades at the South Grand Lake Regional Airport in northeastern Oklahoma. The improvements include a new terminal, a hangar, and a parallel taxiway. The Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics (ODAA) and South Grand Lake Regional […]
