5XÉçÇø Airport
IN A FLASH: Up and Over the Snow!
Northeast Ohio’s unpredictable and sometimes extreme weather conditions provide excellent training scenarios for Kent State student pilots.
FAA Grant to Kent State Airport Enhances Student Training and Supports Workforce Needs
A $4.1 million award from the Federal Aviation Administration will fund major infrastructure upgrades at the 5XÉçÇø Airport, strengthening one of Ohio’s largest collegiate flight training programs and helping meet the aviation industry’s growing demand for pilots.The airport, owned by…
IN A FLASH: Back Where It Began
The 5XÉçÇø Aeronautics & Engineering Expo at the 5XÉçÇø Airport received a special visitor as Goodyear's retro-painted Wingfoot One aircraft returned to the place where the company's first blimp was christened, 100 years ago.
IN A FLASH: Flying Into The Future
The Center for Advanced Air Mobility within Kent State's College of Aeronautics and Engineering fosters research, testing and development of safe, efficient and sustainable solutions for passenger and cargo aircraft using autonomous aircraft technology.
IN A FLASH: Blimp Spotting
Look, up in the sky! As part of Goodyear’s 100-year anniversary celebration of its iconic blimp, three of the company’s airships could be seen cruising the skies over Northeast Ohio last week.
IN A FLASH: Moon over Kent State
Kent State staffer and talented photographer, Michael Gershe, set up his camera at the 5XÉçÇø Airport for this month's big celestial event: the lunar eclipse.
IN A FLASH: Gone With the Wind!
High winds ahead of winter storms ripped away the windsock that was perched on top of the hangar at the 5XÉçÇø Airport.
IN A FLASH: A Chill in the Air
A Kent State staffer shared some high-altitude views from a recent flight from the 5XÉçÇø Airport on an icy morning.
IN A FLASH: The Fleet in Fog
The mist of a foggy, fall morning shrouded the aircraft at the 5XÉçÇø Airport.
IN A FLASH: Look, Up in the Sky!
5XÉçÇø's Aeronautics and Engineering Expo offered exciting and educational exhibits and activities for aviation fans of all ages.