Airport Open House Set for Saturday

Families, aviation enthusiasts, and community members are invited to experience a day of sky-high excitement at the Airport Open House, taking place Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Harris County Airport, located at 789 Sky Meadow Drive.
Produced by the Harris County Chamber of Commerce on behalf of the Harris County Board of Commissioners, this free, family-friendly event offers a full lineup of activities for all ages. Guests can enjoy free and paid airplane rides (waiver required), helicopter rides (waiver and fee required), inflatables for children, face painting, and opportunities to explore static aircraft displays, military exhibits, and antique cars. Additional scheduled highlights include a terminal expansion groundbreaking at 11:30 a.m. and live entertainment for children from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Attendees are encouraged to explore the airport, meet pilots, and experience aviation up close. Whether visiting for the rides, the displays, or simply a fun day out with family and friends, the event provides a unique opportunity to engage with aviation in an interactive setting.
Admission is free, and no tickets or registration are required to attend. Guests who wish to participate in airplane or helicopter rides must complete the appropriate waivers in advance. The airplane ride waiver is available at https://app.waiverelectronic.com/render/templateByRefId/airportopenhouse2025, and the helicopter ride waiver can be accessed at https://aahfstore.myshopify.com.
The 2026 Airport Open House is made possible through the support of community partners and sponsors, including Harris County Airport (KPIM), Grow in Harris, Lead Edge Design Group, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, and Harris County, Georgia.
For more information, visit www.harriscountychamber.org.