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Fly on over to Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day on Sept. 6

The Cashmere-Dryden Airport will welcome visitors to the municipal airport on Sept. 6 for its annual celebration of aviation and its role in a rural community.

Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the airport, 5500 Sullivan St. in Cashmere.

The one-day event is held annually on the same weekend as the Chelan County Fair to draw visitors already headed to Cashmere. Between 300 and 400 people attend a year.

Now in its fourth year, the celebration offers free activities for all ages. About 30 single-engine airplanes will be on display, along with antique cars and a couple of helicopters. There will be activities and food trucks and snacks for purchase, and a shuttle will transport people around the airport, which will be closed for the day.

New this year, the event also will include large-scale RC aircraft demonstrations throughout the day. The remote-controlled aircraft are about 6 feet long with up to a 10-foot wingspan and will be flown over the airport. Wenatchee Red Apple Fliers is leading the demonstration.

Opened in 1950, the municipal airport in Cashmere accommodates primarily small single-engine aircraft and helicopters. It is home to nearly 40 based aircraft. It is the only airport owned by Chelan County, averaging 3,075 operations a year.

Cashmere-Dryden Airport Day is also a time to remind the public of the role rural airports play in a community. Throughout the year, the airport provides support for wildfires, medical emergencies, medical support flights, law enforcement, and search and rescue operations. The Cashmere-Dryden Airport also plays a key role in flight training for local pilots looking to get their hours in to earn their licenses or become professional pilots.

Last Updated: 08/20/2025 12:20 PM

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