Mar 13, 2025 · The RAF is dedicated to preserving existing airstrips and creating new public-use recreational airstrips throughout the United States. RAF Event Calendar Team RAF

View our event calendar to learn about events that fellow RAF members and representatives will be attending.

Johannesburg Airport. In 2013, RAF California Liaison Rick Lach initiated conversation with the BLM about reopening Johannesburg Airport in California, a two-runway dirt airport which appeared on charts until the 1970s.

Oct 20, 2024 · On November 2, four airport volunteers joined 14 RAF supporters at Wolf Run Fly-In Campground adjacent to the Noble County Airport for a work day close to 9 a.m. Those arriving in seven aircraft had to wait for the morning fog to clear.

Dec 24, 2024 · The RAF has awarded California Liaison Katerina Barilov another grant to help fund continued improvements at California’s Lone Pine Airport. This 2025 project will continue the upgrade to the original terminal building that serves as a …

Feb 25, 2020 · RAF President Bill McGlynn said, “This is an important focus for us in 2020. We would like to double the number of airfields in the Airfield.Guide.” The RAF thanks the Tailwind Aviation Foundation, Powell, Gibbons and each state liaison for contributing potential airstrips.

The Airfield Guide is maintained by the Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to preserve, improve, and create airstrips for recreational access. To learn more about the RAF, visit our website, theraf.org. Find an airfield

Mar 13, 2025 · Robert wants to help the RAF expand flying destinations in Kentucky and West Virginia for its abundant hiking, whitewater sports, and climbing opportunities. Now recreational flying in this scenic and historic part of the country is becoming another attraction for visitors.

RAF Maine Liaison Andy Rowe and the Nature Conservancy were notified on January 31 by the FAA that, “Your airport has been created and assigned airport ID: 82ME,” with an effective date of February 22, 2024.

Dec 10, 2020 · The RAF is pleased to announce that one of the country’s most distinctive airports has been saved from potential closure. Goodspeed Airport, (42B) lies beside the historic Connecticut River in East Haddam, CT.