WAYNE COUNTY, OH, Sept. 1, 2021 — Senator Kristina Roegner sent a Senatorial Citation to be read at the celebration of the 51st anniversary of the Wayne County Airport held on Aug. 28, 2021. Wayne County Commissioners Sue Smail, Becky Foster, and Ron Amstutz also spoke at the celebration. View the citation HERE.
WAYNE COUNTY, OHIO, July 19, 2021 — The Wayne County Ohio Airport is celebrating its 51st anniversary! Watch this video featuring aviator and airport tenant Jeff Smith. Then, plan to attend the festivities, on August 28, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hope to see you there!
WAYNE COUNTY, OH, Sep. 2019 — If you noticed an increase of activity in the sky over Wayne County recently, it was none other than a restored Ford Tri Motor aircraft. The vintage plane, one of the first in commercial aviation, spent the weekend giving eager visitors a glimpse of what early air travel was like.
While the plane offered few amenities, comforts, and conveniences of modern aircraft. Everyone enjoyed their experience, especially 96-year old Susan Maksymicz of Fairport, New York, who was in town to visit her daughter, Arlene. She enjoyed it so much that she was on her second trip.
“I went up once,” she said, smiling as she exited the craft. “I really enjoyed it and decided to come back and do it again.”
Rides lasted about 20 minutes, and by the time Pilot John Maxfield landed, a new line of people was formed. “I have been up about about 20 times so far,” he said. “And we are only halfway through the day.”
Ford Tri-Motor Fast Facts
Cruise Speed — 122 mph
Range — 560 miles
Ceiling — 18,500 feet
Wingspan — 77 feet 6 inches
Length — 50 feet 3 inches
Height — 12 feet 8 inches
Maximum Seating — 12
Turning Radius — 60 feet
Fuel Capacity — 277-355 gallons
By Dan Starcher, public communications specialist for the Wayne County government.
WAYNE COUNTY, OH, Aug. 2019 — Book a flight on a historic Ford Tri-Motor aircraft. From September 12 through September 15 at the Wayne County Airport, you can experience the “golden age of aviation” on board a Ford Tri-Motor aircraft. Also known as the first luxury airliner, the craft marked the beginning of commercial flight. Advanced tickets are available online at www.eaa.org. Ride times are Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the Wayne County Airport online at www.wayneairport.org for additional information.
By Dan Starcher, public communications specialist for the Wayne County government.