Central Texas · General Aviation
Austin Pilots
A community of pilots, students, and aviation enthusiasts around Austin — fly-outs, hangar talk, $100 hamburgers, and a bi-monthly meetup. All experience levels welcome, from student pilots to airline crews to folks who just love airplanes.
Next Meetup
Join us for our next get-together. RSVP on Facebook so we can get a headcount, and jump into the GroupMe if you want day-of chatter, weather calls, and ride-share coordination.
- Date
- Wednesday, October 21
- Time
- 7:00 PM
- Location
- Sign Bar Austin, 9909 FM 969 Bldg. 3, Austin
Speak Up: AUS Landing Fees
New general aviation landing fees at Austin-Bergstrom take effect October 1. A short email in your own words to the people who decide can make a difference.
- What
- A flat $50 landing fee on every aircraft up to 12,500 lbs — training aircraft included
- When
- Takes effect October 1
- Ask
- Exempt small trainer aircraft under 6,000 lbs
Upcoming Events
More fly-ins and gatherings posted by members in the group's Facebook events.
★ Highlighted cards are within about 80 miles of Austin.
Pancake Breakfast & IMC/VMC Briefing Fly-In
EAA Chapter 34 fly-in/drive-in pancake breakfast, 8–11 a.m.
Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY), Arlington, TX
View event →Taco / Pancake Breakfast
The Lockhart Flying Club's monthly breakfast, 9 a.m.
222 Airport Rd, Lockhart, TX
View event →Fall Fly & Fun Day
Warbird rides and hangar fun hosted by the CAF Central Texas Wing.
2249 Airport Dr, San Marcos, TX
Details & tickets →AirPower History Tour: Fort Worth
Warbird ride day with the B-29 Superfortress, hosted by the CAF B-29/B-24 Squadron.
Vintage Flying Museum, Fort Worth, TX
View event →Covey Trails Fly-In & Car Show
Annual fly-in for the Covey Trails Airpark community; all pilots welcome.
Covey Trails (X09), Fulshear, TX
View event →The Flippin’ Fly-In & Flicks
Grilled burgers and hot dogs, then an aviation movie after sundown.
Flying Knuckleheads, Hondo, TX
View event →Hallo-WING at Georgetown Executive Airport
Halloween-themed fly-in hosted by the Austin 99s Women Pilots.
Georgetown Executive Airport, Georgetown, TX
View event →“Fall” Brewery Night
Social evening from NGPA Austin–Bluebonnet Flyers.
Live Oak Brewing Company, Austin, TX
View event →Reklaw Fly-In
Annual fly-in and campout with forums, vendors, and live entertainment.
Flying M Ranch (7TA7), Reklaw, TX
View event →AirPower History Tour: Tulsa
Warbird ride days and B-24 cockpit tours with the CAF AirPower History Tour.
Tulsa Air and Space Museum, Tulsa, OK
Details & tickets →EAA 1607 Pancake Breakfast
The Lago Vista chapter's last pancake breakfast of the year, 9 a.m.
Rusty Allen Airport (KRYW), Lago Vista, TX
View event →Amigo Airsho
Military air show featuring the Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force F-16 Viper Demo Team.
Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, El Paso, TX
Details & tickets →Frights & Flights Tarmac Trick-or-Treat
Halloween trick-or-treat on the tarmac, 6–8 p.m.
Durant Regional Airport, Durant, OK
View event →Lonestar STOL & National STOL Finals
Short takeoff and landing competition, the final event of the 2026 National STOL season.
Sulphur Springs Municipal Airport, Sulphur Springs, TX
Details →12th Annual Fly in & BBQ
Annual fly-in and BBQ hosted by the Texas Barnstorming Museum.
Hallettsville, TX
View event →Wings Over Houston: Helldiver
See the historic Curtiss SB2C Helldiver at the airshow.
Ellington Airport, Houston, TX
View event →Wings Over Houston: Houston Wing Warbirds
CAF Houston Wing's AT-6, BT-13, N3N, and PT-19 on display.
Ellington Airport, Houston, TX
View event →CAF Aviation Discovery Fest
Commemorative Air Force aviation history event.
Dallas Executive Airport, Dallas, TX
View event →KINJ Fly-In / Open House
Fly-in and open house at Hillsboro Municipal Airport, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Food trucks 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Hillsboro Municipal Airport (KINJ), 1000 Airport Blvd, Hillsboro, TX
View event →Cajun Fly-In Festival
Free, family-friendly festival at the “Airport on the Bayou,” hosted by Houma EAA 513. Aircraft up close and live music.
Houma–Terrebonne Airport, Houma, LA
View event →Breakaway 45th Annual Fly-In Picnic
Annual fly-in picnic, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Good food, lots of planes, and all are welcome.
Breakaway Airport (40XS), Cedar Park, TX
View event →CAF Bomb City Squadron Hangar Dance
Fly-in hangar dance with a live big band: Patrick Swindell & Esquire Jazz.
Tradewind Airport, Amarillo, TX
View event →2026 Texas Capital Air Show
Two-day air show at the San Marcos Airport, benefiting charity.
San Marcos Regional Airport, San Marcos, TX
Details & tickets →Airplanes and Coffee: Greenville
Free, family-friendly morning of airplanes, live music, and aviation.
Greenville Majors Airport (KGVT), Greenville, TX
View event →Airplanes and Coffee: Mount Pleasant
Morning fly-in with pilot stories, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Mid America Flight Museum, Mount Pleasant Airport (KOSA), Mount Pleasant, TX
Details →Hangar Dinner & Dance
CAF Highland Lakes Squadron fundraiser dinner and dance, 6:30 p.m.
Kate Craddock Field (Burnet Municipal Airport), Burnet, TX
Details & tickets →Veterans Day Hangar Dinner Dance
25th annual dinner and dance with the Sentimental Journey Orchestra, hosted by the CAF Central Texas Wing. Dinner 6 p.m., dancing 7:30 p.m.
CAF Hangar, 2249 Airport Dr, San Marcos, TX
Details & tickets →World’s Oldest Free Fly-In
73rd annual free fly-in with breakfast for those who fly in, 7–10 a.m.
Fairview Municipal Airport (6K4), Fairview, OK
View event →Texas 361 Gateway Fly-In
8th annual fly-in with unique and vintage aircraft, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Calhoun County Airport (KPKV), Port Lavaca, TX
View event →Cocktail Social and Bites (NGPA Austin)
Evening social from NGPA Austin–Bluebonnet Flyers, 6 p.m.
De Nada Cantina, Austin, TX
View event →Holiday Hangar Hangout
Holiday gathering hosted by the Commemorative Air Force.
Dallas Executive Airport, Dallas, TX
Details →Christmas in Paris Pancake Fly-In
Holiday pancake fly-in hosted by Airplanes and Coffee.
Cox Field (KPRX), Paris, TX
Details →Free Private Pilot Ground School
Free two-day, in-person ground school from Aero American Flight Training.
David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport, Klein, TX
View event →EAA 1607 Chili Cook-Off
Annual chili cook-off with the Lago Vista chapter, 11 a.m.
Rusty Allen Airport (KRYW), Lago Vista, TX
View event →The Great Texas Plane Pull 2027
A plane-pull competition starring FIFI, the B-29 Superfortress.
Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center, Dallas, TX
View event →Saltwater STOL
National STOL Series competition presented by Wings Over Rockport.
Aransas County Airport, Rockport, TX
View event →LBX Fly-In 2027
Free, family-friendly annual fly-in.
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport, Richwood, TX
View event →Warriors and Wings Over Acadiana
Three days of airshows.
Acadiana Regional Airport, New Iberia, LA
View event →Recurring Events
Regular monthly gatherings and chapter meetings.
Breakfast Taco & Pancake Shindig
Monthly fly-in breakfast, 9 AM–noon, weather permitting.
Lockhart Municipal Airport, Lockhart, TX
EAA Chapter 1623 Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Spicewood chapter, 6:30 PM.
Spicewood Airport (88R), Spicewood, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 958 VMC Club
The San Marcos chapter's VMC Club gathering, 6:30 PM.
New Braunfels Regional Airport (KBAZ), New Braunfels, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 187 Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Capital of Texas EAA chapter, 10 AM.
Georgetown Executive Airport, Georgetown, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 889 Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Kingsland chapter, 10 AM. Location varies, so check with the chapter first.
Kingsland, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 1543 Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Lakeway chapter, 10:30 AM.
Lakeway Airpark (3R9), Lakeway, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 958 IMC Club
The San Marcos chapter's IMC Club gathering; check the chapter for details.
San Marcos Regional Airport (KHYI), San Marcos, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 1347 Meeting
Monthly meeting of the La Grange chapter.
Fayette Regional Air Center, La Grange, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 958 Meeting
Monthly chapter meeting at the CAF hangar, 10:30 AM.
San Marcos Regional Airport, San Marcos, TX
Chapter info →CAF Highland Lakes Squadron Meeting
Monthly unit meeting of the Commemorative Air Force squadron, 10:30 AM.
Kate Craddock Field (Burnet Municipal Airport), Burnet, TX
Squadron info →Capital City Aerobatic Club (IAC 107)
Monthly meeting of the Austin-area aerobatic club, 7 PM. Check the club for the current venue.
Austin, TX
Club info →EAA Chapter 1607 Meeting & Pancakes
Chapter meeting with pancakes, 8:30 AM (no meetings in November or December).
Rusty Allen Airport (KRYW), Lago Vista, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 34 Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Arlington chapter, 7 PM.
Arlington Municipal Airport (KGKY), Arlington, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 302 Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Conroe chapter, 10 AM.
Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO), Conroe, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 1205 Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Brownwood chapter, 8:30 AM.
Brownwood Regional Airport (KBWD), Brownwood, TX
Chapter info →EAA Chapter 165 Breakfast Bash
Monthly chapter breakfast and meeting, 8:30 AM.
North Little Rock Municipal Airport (KORK), North Little Rock, AR
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