Our monthly IMC/VMC pilot education meeting for October will have two “What Would You Do?” scenarios.
The IMC scenario involves an IFR flight where smoke begins to appear in the cockpit. The VMC scenario involves a flight in a twin engine aircraft where both engines begin to fail at the same time.
To join the meeting, click this link at 7 pm PDT on Thursday, Oct. 2:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82329348121
Fly safe!
Received from City of Lincoln Public Services:
Valued Airport Customer,
We are informing you that we will be closing the Airport runway and helipad Wednesday 9/24/25 from 1:30pm until 6:00pm. The purpose of this closure is to perform a drone survey of tarmac and taxiway area shown on the attached drawing. The drawing shows the boundaries of the future proposed crack seal and slurry seal project. We will be performing a drone survey of this entire area. Because of this survey, this will requires a closure of the airport (runway and helipad) as there will be a drone overflying the airfield collecting imagery that will be utilized for the design of the crack seal project. The exact boundaries of crack and slurry seal work will be determined by the available funding when the project goes out to bid in the Spring, but we will be surveying the entire area so that we have the data needed for any of it. Actual construction is anticipated in Fall 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027.
In conjunction with this survey on 9/24/25, we will also be completing media work for the upcoming Speedfest event occurring in the Spring of 2026. This media work will include runway footage as well as exhibition footage of exotic cars on the runway and taxiways throughout the Airport property. This media work will begin at 1:30pm and will be completed by 4:30pm.
Thank you,
Public Works
City of Lincoln
The chapter’s events video page and YouTube channel has been updated with the Lincoln Airport User’s Meeting held in the EAA hangar on Saturday, September 13, 2025. The topics covered included updates on the new hangars project, future improvements being planned for the airport, a recap of the 2025 Wings and Wheels event, and open Q&A. The video includes an index list so that viewers can jump to specific topics discussed.
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Our pilot education meeting for September will have two “What Would You Do?” scenarios. The IMC scenario involves a night time IFR approach into an airport where the runway lights are reported out of service. The VMC scenario involves a wildlife strike on final approach to a rural airport that damages your aircraft. .
To join the meeting, click this link at 7pm PDT on Thursday, Sept. 4.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84250637572
Fly safe!
Received from City of Lincoln Public Works:
Good afternoon,
Thank you for the extended patience while we make improvements to the airport to allow for future growth for aviators. We are aware and actively addressing FOD and educating non aviators about the importance of no FOD allowed.
Please see Communication below regarding construction schedule updated for the next few days.
Please share and be aware of these work areas. If you need assistance with an aircraft tug or hangar access, please communicate those needs to the airport and we will try to accommodate and help.
Received on Wed. 8/13 from City of Lincoln Public Works:
To All Pilots of Lincoln Regional Airport,
Due to construction, the area in the attached map (including Taxiway G) will be closed during the following times:
Thursday (08/14) beginning at 5pm until Friday (08/15) at 5am
Friday (08/15) beginning at 5pm until Saturday (08/16) at 5am
We understand that this is an inconvenience and will do our best to minimize any impact. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the airport office at (916) 645-3443.
Thank you,
Public Works
City of Lincoln
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 6th at Lincoln Regional Airport to formally launch the new hangars project that will create 66 new hangars at the airport. After the ceremony a second gathering was held at the gazebo to provide airport users with information about temporary effects the construction project will have on ramp areas, taxiways, and runway operations, and answer questions.
After a run of 63 meetings (5 years and 3 months’ worth in a row) we took a bit of a breather this Spring but are now approaching the departure runway for more “What Would You Do?” pilot education video scenarios.
Our August online meeting will feature two flights that encountered unexpected challenges. The IMC scenario involves an IMC flight into deteriorating weather with increasing turbulence over mountainous terrain in Wyoming. The VMC scenario involves a sudden problem trying to see while departing for a flight around your home airport’s traffic pattern. We look forward to a lively discussion!
To join the meeting click this link at 7pm PDT on Thursday, August 7th:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86444677096
Fly safe!
Come to our EAA hangar at the Lincoln Airport this coming Saturday, June 14, for muffins, juice, and coffee between 8 am and 10 am.
If you are unfamiliar with where our hangar is located, come to Flightline Drive at the airport and follow the “EAA” signs.
Scott Thompson
Chapter President
To all airport users, from the City of Lincoln Public Works:
On Monday (6-9-25), the City will be holding a memorial unveiling for Captain John Sax at the stop sign on Flightline Drive. Because of this, we will be closing the southbound lane of Flightline Drive at 7am to allow set up and will do a hard closure of Flightline Drive at 9 am at Gate 1 and Gate 3. The attached closure map shows a detour route through the Airport if you need to get to the northern end of Flightline. There will be Lincoln Police Department Citizens on Patrol at Gate 1 and Gate 3 directing people through that need to get through. If you need to go through the Airport while the closure is in place, please do not exceed 10 mph and pay close attention to aircraft and other hazards.
Thank you,
Public Works
City of Lincoln