Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame

05/18/2026

🎟 Tickets now available for purchase for AirFair on July 11th, 2026!

As with our previous airshairshow, years' AirFair will be located on the south side of Flying Cloud Airport (FCM).

There will be a few differences with previous shows, such as:

- A single day show, July 11, rain or shine ☔️
- Celebration of America's 250th Birthday! 🎂
- While there will be a wide variety of aircraft, there will likely be fewer planes in the air. ✈️
- Admission will be charged by car, rather than by person. Tickets will be sold online in advance (available now!)

Https://wotn.org/airfair

Want to volunteer? Keep your eyes peeled for a sign up link! More to come!

05/18/2026

Registration for Girls in Aviation Day 2026 is now OPEN!!

For more details and to register, please scan the QR code or visit our website starsofthenorth.org/girls-in-aviation-day

05/18/2026

The "Spirit of St. Louis" airplane was installed in the Smithsonian's Arts and Industries Building on the National Mall on this day in 1928.

Many Air and Space artifacts were displayed in Arts and Industries and other Smithsonian buildings in DC before we had a building of our own.

05/18/2026

05/12/2026

Sunday morning (5-17-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will discuss fuel exhaustion with
former FAA inspector and long time flight instructor Matha Lunken.. Whenever we hear of this happening, we all say, "Well, that will never happen to me!" But yet, it does! Is this a violation of FAA rules? We'll find out Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you're outside of the Twin Cities you can stream the program via

WWTC AM The Patriot

05/08/2026

Sunday morning (5-10-26) on The World of Aviation, Al Malmberg will spend the hour with Paul Hansen. Paul, for the last 14-years flew for Spirit Airlines. That ended on May 2nd after the airline stopped all operations, laying off some 17-thousand employees. What now for Paul and all those laid-off? And, what does fly fishing have to do with his situation? We'll find out Sunday morning at 10:05 (ct) on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you're outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the show via:

WWTC AM The Patriot

04/23/2026

Sunday morning (4-26-26) on The World of Aviation Al Malmberg will talk with one of this year's Sherm Booen scholarships. Shera Perken Felicio is working on her commercial pilot certifications and is dedicated to acquiring an Associates of Applied Science Commercial Pilot degree.

Al will also talk with Alex Redding, the founder of MSP Airport "live".

The World of Aviation airs each Sunday morning at 10:05 (CT) on AM-1280-The Patriot.
If you're outside the Twin Cities, you can stream the program via

WWTC AM The Patriot

04/13/2026

Plan to visit Fagen Fighters WWII Museum on Saturday, April 25th. YME middle and high school jazz bands will perform at 1pm in the Fighter Hangar. We'll have a food truck on site and weather permitting, Warbirds will fly. Hope to see you at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum located near Granite Falls, Minnesota, at the Lenzen-Roe-Fagen Memorial Airport!

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

Last night we had the honor of hosting the 36th Annual Minnesota Aviation Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, and what an incredible evening it was. Surrounded by aviation professionals, families, and friends, we came together to celebrate the stories, achievements, and lasting impact of this year’s inductees, individuals who have shaped aviation not just in Minnesota, but far beyond.

What stood out most was the strength of Minnesota’s aviation community. From pioneers to present-day professionals, there is a shared passion here that continues to inspire the next generation. It’s a community built on mentorship, service, and a deep respect for those who came before us.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and helped make the evening special. Nights like this remind us that aviation in Minnesota isn’t just history, it’s a living legacy.