The Ephraim–Gibraltar Airport will celebrate a milestone this summer as the Northern Door aviation hub marks its 80th anniversary with a community open house on Saturday, June 6, from noon to 3 p.m.
The free event will feature aircraft displays, aviation history exhibits, live music and light refreshments, while giving residents and visitors a closer look at the airport’s role in the community. The airport is partnering with the Experimental Aircraft Association’s Young Eagles program, which introduces youth to aviation through educational activities and flights.
The celebration is will honor the history of the airport while highlighting its continued importance to Door County’s emergency services, tourism and general aviation community. The airport first began taking shape in the mid-1940s and officially opened to flights in 1947.
The open house will be held at the airport grounds in Fish Creek. Updates and event details are available through the Friends of Ephraim-Gibraltar Airport and Town of Gibraltar social media pages.
