Girls in Aviation Day at Topeka Regional Airport 2024
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves moderate walking at the airport and museum grounds.
Overview
Experience the excitement of Girls in Aviation Day on September 21st at Topeka Regional Airport, featuring inspiring women, hands-on STEM activities, and free museum admission.
Girls in Aviation Day
Special Event • Sep 21, 2024 • All Ages
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About This Adventure
Join the excitement at the 2024 Girls in Aviation Day on September 21st at Topeka Regional Airport! Experience military and civilian aircraft up close, meet inspiring women in aviation, and engage in hands-on STEM activities. With free admission to the Combat Air Museum, this event promises a memorable day of exploration and learning.
2024 Girls in Aviation
Where:
The Museum of the Kansas National Guard and the Combat Air Museum at Topeka Regional Airport
What:
2024 Girls in Aviation Day
Many military and civilian aircraft, their pilots, maintainers and other women in aviation will be on hand at Topeka Regional Airport, Forbes Field, on Saturday, September 21st at the Combat Air Museum for the seventh annual Girls in Aviation Day.
The Kansas Commission on Aerospace Education, Combat Air Museum, Museum of the Kansas National Guard, Northeast Kansas Chapter of the Ninety-Nines and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Kansas and Northwest Missouri are sponsoring the event.
The Combat Air Museum will have free admission during the event so the public can view the aircraft and speak with the pilots and exhibitors from area aviation organizations. The 190th Air Refueling Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard will have a Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker open for tours; the 1st Battalion of the 108th Aviation Regiment, Kansas Army National Guard will display one of their Sikorsky UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters; and other Department of Defense services and area aviation organizations will have aircraft on display and information booths.
About 200 - 300 Girl Scouts will begin their day at the Museum of the Kansas National Guard (125 SE Airport Drive, Topeka) at 8 a.m. where they will tour the museum; hear from area civilian and military women pilots and mechanics; a Life Star flight nurse; the Civil Air Patrol; and participate in a STEM activity with Kansas STARBASE. They will then travel to the Combat Air Museum at 11 a.m. to see more aircraft; enjoy hands-on aviation activities; learn from area aviation organizations and tour the Combat Air Museum.
Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Best Access
To secure the best viewing of aircraft and participate in STEM activities, arrive early as the event can get busy.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The event involves walking around the airport grounds and museum, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring a Light Jacket
September weather in Topeka can be variable, so a light jacket will keep you comfortable during outdoor activities.
Plan Parking Ahead
Parking at Topeka Regional Airport can fill quickly during popular events; consider carpooling or planning extra time.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- White-tailed deer
- Great blue heron
History
Topeka Regional Airport has served as a key military and civilian aviation hub since World War II, supporting a tradition of flight education and community engagement.
Conservation
The Combat Air Museum actively promotes sustainability through careful preservation of historical aircraft and eco-friendly event practices.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for navigating the airport grounds and museum exhibits comfortably.
Light Jacket or Windbreaker
Keeps you warm during cooler fall weather, especially in the early morning and evening.
fall specific
Sunscreen
Protects your skin during long periods outdoors in late summer sun.
summer specific
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated while spending several hours exploring the event.