Calhoun Air Center

Texas Department of Transportation News For immediate release – May 27, 2011 – Melissa Albrecht, a student at Calhoun High School in Port Lavaca was the third place winner in the statewide competition for an entry in the 2011 International Aviation Art Contest. Melissa competedContinue reading

Victoria, Texas— May 12, 2011 — The world of flight offers fun, freedom and experiences unlike anything else in the world. And you’re invited to participate as Chapter 340 of the Experimental Aircraft Association and Calhoun Air Center hosts an International Learn To Fly DayContinue reading

Calhoun County Airport hosted its third annual Kid’s Aviation Day on Friday, May 6th. Students from Travis Middle School, Port O’Connor Elementary and Seadrift School arrived at the airport enthusiastic to learn about aviation. “Kid’s Day is my favorite day of the year,” commented airportContinue reading

“Where would you like to fly today?” Girls With Wings (GWW) founder, Lynda Meeks, asked The Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas. The girls stood before aeronautical maps, charts and flight instruments necessary to learn to fly at Calhoun County Airport on Saturday, May 7th.Continue reading

April 4, 2011 in Headlines, Latest News by Intl Team Leader Women of Aviation Worldwide “Smiles for miles” was the title of an article describing the amazing event organized by Victoria Neuville in Frederick, Maryland, USA. With 185 flights, the Frederick Airport Aviation Community winsContinue reading

Calhoun Air Center was presented with an honorary seal on Friday, March 18 by Women Of Aviation Worldwide (WOAW). The flight school is one of 13 Flight Training Centers, worldwide that have been awarded the WOAW Certified Women Friendly Flight Training Facility seal. “By becomingContinue reading

Port Lavaca, Texas – 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Our aviation community organizes a celebration of all Women of Aviation WorldwideContinue reading

Posted: Saturday, January 22, 2011 BY EMILY ALLEN | Port Lavaca Wave The award for Business of the Year – Level I went to Calhoun Air Center. Named the state’s most improved airport in 2009, the Calhoun County Airport hosts two public events each yearContinue reading

Posted: Saturday, January 15, 2011 9:15 pm BY EMILY ALLEN | Port Lavaca Wave Top amenities, a daily-use grass strip and access to top hunting and fishing currently draw customers to the Calhoun County Airport, but upgrades to the property are expected to keep theContinue reading

Advocates in Aviation via Art Calhoun County Airport (KPKV) is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Calhoun Air Center Art Contest winners. The winners and family gathered at Calhoun County Airport on Saturday, November 13th for the local Art Contest’s Awards Ceremony which began withContinue reading