Copyright © 2012
Van Wert County
Regional Airport

Welcome to the Van Wert County Airport!

• 4,000'  paved runway
• Open 7 Days a Week

WELCOME TO YOUR VAN WERT AIRPORT (VNW)                  THIS AIRPORT IS A DOOR TO OUR COMMUNITY – AND A WINDOW TO OUR WORLD. OPPORTUNITIES ARE LAUNCHED AND CAREERS ARE STARTED RIGHT HERE.                         TOM DUNNO is the AIRPORT MANAGER. Call: 419 232-4500 or 419 605-6119                          *    *    *    *     *    *    *    *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *                                                                  FREE AIRPLANE RIDE FOR KIDS !                       ANOTHER BIG DAY *  *  *  A YOUTH DAY  *  *  * IS COMING TO THE VAN WERT AIRPORT ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 8TH!!!!! The Van Wert County County Regional Airport is joining with the "EAA" (the people that bring you the Oshkosh Fly-In) to offer a FREE AIRPLANE RIDE to youngsters between the ages 8 and 17 years of age. The EAA Chapter #2 from Fort Wayne is helping Van Wert to introduce our youth to their "Young Eagles" division in a way you won't forget. An introduction to general aviation that includes: A Free Aircraft Ride; Lesson on a Aircraft Pre-Flight Inspection; Free Membership into the Young Eagles; and a Free On-Line Course that trains you to take the Private Pilot Written Test (the same test that anybody would take to train to be a private pilot. Come out and have a fun day of FOOD and FUN and ask all the questions you have about aviation!  Registration begins at 9:00am and IS FREE. Read more online at EAA.org/youngeagles or contact Randy Thompson at 419 203-0599 or YOU AIRPORT manager Tom Dunno at 419 232-4500 The 2011 “WHEELS and WINGS” on May 21st brought out over 3,000 smiling faces and lots of fun was had. Watch, this Website for announcements more 2011 events and activities planned for the 2012 event that should be bigger than ever.    LEARN MORE ABOUT AN EXCITING CAREER IN AVIATION! THERE IS ALL KINDS OF HELP OUT THERE AND AT YOUR LOCAL AIRPORT. THE EAA.ORG (those who bring you one of the largest aircraft events in the US – OSHKOSH AIR VENTURE) IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROMOTERS OF AVIATION AND BIG SPONSORS OF YOUTH IN AVIATION AND THEY ARE ONLY A MOUSE CLICK AWAY. SEARCH THIS WEB SITE, www.youngeagles.org, AND LOOK AT THE TAB LABLED “CAREERS” OR VISIT THE VAN WERT COUNTY AIRPORT FOR A DISPLAY OF CAREERS, SALARIES AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS.   VAN WERT IS THE PLACE TO GET YOUR PILOT TRAINING! Training is available toward all ratings from the Light Sport Pilot rating through Commercial, Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings. Training is provided by local certified flight instructors in your aircraft or rentals. Congratulations to our newly rated pilots and Thank You to all.    The new SPORT PILOT SCHOOL “FLY-4-FUN” is staying busy right through the fall and into winter.  Congratulations to Clyde, Joyce Stanton and David Mills who have obtained their Sport Pilot License and to Solo Pilots John Gamble, Steve Racster and Jerry Weir who are in mid-training.      WATCH for UPDATES and more activity in ROTORCRAFT.  Your airport manager Tom Dunno has formed “NW OHIO HELICOPTERS, LLC” and will offer Helicopter and Gyroplane training along with pilot services using rotorcraft.   Tom is now the owner of a Brantly B2 (a training helicopter) and a RAF 2000, a two-seat trainer gyroplane. Announcements will appear in the local papers and in trade magazines.  “I have always been amazed by the capabilities of Helicopters and Gyroplanes.  I have flown helicopters since I was a teenager and would like to form a group of interested members for a local organization of ROTORY-WINGED enthusiasts.   HANGARS AVAILABLE: We had a long time renter move up, leaving a "T" Hangar available at $110.00 and we have another (T-Hangar) at $75.00 rental rate. If you have been wanting to bring your airplane to a well maintained 4000 foot runway, and 2,600 SOD strip call Tom for details at 419 232-4500 or 419 605-6119. We have a close knit pilot community here that is not short on long tales and in-house you will find a variety of industry data and support. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY: We are always looking for an entrepreneur type to operate a commercial activity in an aviation related business. We have a heated hangar (60 X 45) that is well lighted and we are willing to help you make something happen. Aircraft Maintenance; Aircraft Assembly; Avionics; Parts; Training or whatever. Call Tom Help us improve. Board Meetings are at 7:00pm on the second Tuesday of every month.  Give us your support and ideas.