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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Saturday, September 13, 8:00 am to 11:00 am

(egg burrito breakfast from 8:00-9:00 am, meeting at 9:00 am)

Presented by Representatives from the City of Lincoln

Hosted by EAA Chapter 1541

Come to EAA Hangar S-12

Any and All Airport Users Welcome

EAA Chapter 1541 is hosting representatives from the City of Lincoln, our airport operator, for an Airport Users Meeting on Saturday, September 13. This will be our chapter’s Second Saturday Gathering for September, so we will start by offering a egg burrito breakfast at 8:00 am at the chapter hangar. The Users Meeting will begin promptly at 9:00 am and we expect to be concluded by 11:00 am.

We hosted a very successful Airport Users meeting this past March, and we are happy to do so again. All airport users are encouraged and welcome to attend this opportunity to interact with the City about airport construction, financing, and other items. So, please mark your calendars and spread the word to others about this important meeting

A few points of note:

• If you want breakfast…get in line by 8:30 because the grill will be shutting down by 8:45 to allow time to prepare for the meeting. You want to eat? Best show up at 8:00 am.
• We expect a presentation by Sean Scully, the city manager, and other city representatives, as well as an opportunity to ask questions and have an open discussion. We also expect to have representatives from the hangar development company and the construction contractor.
• We expect to tape the meeting and post it on YouTube (as we did the last meeting) for those who are not able to attend.

Spread the word…see you then.

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!

Coming next weekend, the City of Lincoln and the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce are hosting the annual airport Wings and Wheels event at our Lincoln Airport. Our chapter is participating as we’ve outline in many emails over the past months. (It’s not too late to volunteer to help, but it’s getting too late quickly.)

Parking is free. Admission on Friday night is $5 and for Saturday, it’s $10. Kids under 18 are admitted free. If you are a substantial volunteer, it is also free. More details on the Chamber’s webpage.

Invite friends and family to this plane (and car) event and show off our airport to the city and region. See you there!

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.

• Thursday 8/14 night work 5pm-5am will begin for the underground piping across taxiway G. Note the trench will be plated with recessed plates and we will make sure they are flush to the asphalt. (previously noticed to airport users)
• Friday 8/15 daytime work 6am-6pm work will occur between 1882 and 1884 Hangars where the trench plates are currently. Taxiway G will be open daytime until 5pm. Day Work will also continue in the main hangar development area and new taxiway F and G. (this is new notification)
• Friday 8/15 night work 5pm-5am will continue across taxiway G. Note the trench will be plated with recessed plates and we will make sure they are flush to the asphalt. (previously noticed to airport users)
• Saturday 8/16 6am-6pm day work to pave new taxiway F and G. Taxiway G open. (this is new notification)
• Monday 8/18 daytime work7 am-7pm taxiway G closed for trench base and replacement asphalt to eliminate trench plates.

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

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!

Our next chapter event will be our Second Saturday gathering on August 9. Come out to our EAA hangar, for muffins, juice, and coffee between 8 am and 10 am. 

• Our Ray Scholar working on her private pilot training
• Our two Air Academy summer camp attendees at Oshkosh, Wisconsin
• Our two California Aerospace Museum summer camp attendees
• Our special grant award training recipients

Also available!

• A chance to pay those pesky EAA Chapter 1541 dues for 2025!
• An opportunity to sign up to help at the City of Lincoln Wings and Wheels event on Saturday, August 23!
• An opportunity to purchase one of our new chapter T-Shirts for $20!

If you are unfamiliar with where our hangar is located, come to Flightline Drive at the airport and follow the “EAA” signs.