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Campbell Field Airport (9VG), Weirwood, VA.
Celebrating 75 Years of Aviation in Northampton County
"Come Roll on the Grass"
1933-2008
Pack your tents & sleeping bags and come celebrate 75 years of aviation history at Campbell Field Airport on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Virginia. Seventy five years ago Darrell Kellam, pilot of an English made two place bi-plane, the Avro Avian, built this little airport for people in the community to enjoy aviation. It went on to become the first public-use airport on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and has changed very little since 1933. Please join use for a weekend of aviation fun celebrating all old airports and our freedom to fly. This is a fun fly-in all are encouraged to campout and have a relaxing weekend. Re-live the excitement of grassroots aviation at the last public use grass airport in Virginia.
What's New:
Celebrating 75 Years of Aviation in Northampton County
"Come Roll on the Grass"
1933-2008
It's ON, this Weekend!
Campbell Field Airport is turning 75 Years Old
(and looking pretty good for an old airport)
Campbell Field Airport
75th Anniversary Fly-In & Campout
"Kellam Day"
October 18-19, 2008
75th Anniversary Fly-In & Campout
"Kellam Day"
October 18-19, 2008
Pack your tents & sleeping bags and come celebrate 75 years of aviation history at Campbell Field Airport on the beautiful Eastern Shore of Virginia. Seventy five years ago Darrell Kellam, pilot of an English made two place bi-plane, the Avro Avian, built this little airport for people in the community to enjoy aviation. It went on to become the first public-use airport on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and has changed very little since 1933. Please join use for a weekend of aviation fun celebrating all old airports and our freedom to fly. This is a fun fly-in all are encouraged to campout and have a relaxing weekend. Re-live the excitement of grassroots aviation at the last public use grass airport in Virginia.
Don't miss it! It is not often that an airport turns 75!
Forecast has improved with clear skies all weekend and the wind right down runway 03.
Fun begins Saturday 11am and ends Sunday 4pm.
Food: Saturday-Pig Roast, Steamed Crabs, Steamed Shrimp, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and lots more, Sunday-Pancake Breakfast then“Soup-on-Sunday” at noon.
Spot Landing Contest: 1:00PM Saturday we will host a spot landing contest. All airplanes and ultralights can
participate and will be handicapped based on stall speed. Great prizes for the winners! See: Spot Landing Rules
Movie & Campfire: Saturday night we will feature two movie's in the old hangar with popcorn and snacks along with a campfire (marshmallows will be provided for the kids).
Camping: Come and enjoy the darkest & starriest skies on the East Coast! We have 150 acres for under the wing or in the woods camping. See: Camping Link
Winery Tour: Just minutes away from the airport is Chatham Vineyards. We will have two courtesy cars at your disposal all weekend and you are free to explore the shore. Here is a map of other things you can do on the Eastern Shore.
Spot Landing Contest: 1:00PM Saturday we will host a spot landing contest. All airplanes and ultralights can
participate and will be handicapped based on stall speed. Great prizes for the winners! See: Spot Landing Rules
Movie & Campfire: Saturday night we will feature two movie's in the old hangar with popcorn and snacks along with a campfire (marshmallows will be provided for the kids).
Camping: Come and enjoy the darkest & starriest skies on the East Coast! We have 150 acres for under the wing or in the woods camping. See: Camping Link
Winery Tour: Just minutes away from the airport is Chatham Vineyards. We will have two courtesy cars at your disposal all weekend and you are free to explore the shore. Here is a map of other things you can do on the Eastern Shore.
What's New:
VAHS Article on Campbell Field: Linda Burdette, member & editor for the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, penned a wonderful article on Campbell Field entitled "75 Years of Rolling on the Grass" (see pages 22-26). If you are on your way to the anniversary fly-in brush up on your history of Campbell Field with a read of this article.
Courtesy Car: Flying in and want to explore the shore? We are the only airport on the ESVA with a courtesy car. Please print and complete the Courtesy Car Agreement and leave it with us prior to using the car. The keys to the courtesy car are located in the Pilot's Pub. The four digit combination to the Pilot's Pub is the CTAF. The only thing we ask of the driver is that they replace the fuel used.
Precision Windsports Article on Campbell Field: Precision Windsports, the dealer for Airborne Trikes, came to Campbell Field a few weeks ago for a couple of days of great flying. Read this article about their adventure on the Eastern Shore.
Photos from a recent "Soup-on-Sunday".
Location: Campbell Field Airport 9VG, 9114 Bayford Road, Weirwood, VA.
More Information: www.campbellfieldairport.com, flytova@gmail.com, 757-442-7519
Fuel is available at MFV (13 miles NE). Receive the special "SOS" rate.
Soup-on-Sunday Info:
Who: Campbell Field Airport (9VG)
What: "Soup -on-Sunday " Fly-In See: www.campbellfieldairport.com for menu.
Where: Eastern Shore of Virginia-9VG
When: Every Sunday, Noon till 3:00pm
Why: Because pilot's love to eat!
- For a printable flyer see: www.campbellfieldairport.com/PDF/ Soup-on-Sunday.pdf
- For field conditions see the webcam: www.campbellfieldairport.com/Webcam.html
- Campbell Field does not have fuel but it is available at MFV (Accomack County - 13 Miles NE).
- See: www.campbellfieldairport.com or call (757) 442-7519 for more info.
- Always check our website or call prior to departure to make sure the event has not been canceled.
- This is a free event but a $5 donation is suggested to offset food cost.
Upcoming Events Offsite:
Campbell Field Airport
9114 Bayford Road
Weirwood, Virginia 23413
(757) 442-7519
