The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) held the second of four AOPA 2016 fly-ins at Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) in Washington state on Aug. 19 and 20. The event drew more aircraft and attendees than any previous AOPA fly-in, according to association officials.
A rare 1955 Super Aero at the AOPA Fly-In in Bremerton, Wash. Photo by Ben Sclair
“With more than 4,000 people and nearly 700 aircraft, the AOPA Bremerton Fly-In was our biggest yet,” said AOPA President Mark Baker. “Thanks to the help of the airport staff, local pilots, and volunteers from groups including the Civil Air Patrol, the Experimental Aircraft Association, and the Washington Pilots Association, we were able to bring together thousands of people in the Pacific Northwest who share a common interest in aviation.”
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- An aerial view of the airport. Photos courtesy AOPA/David Tulis
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- Bob Lima and his son Ryan flew their Cherokee Six from Eureka, Calif., to the fly-in.
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- A nearly full moon rises over a vintage Cessna at the fly-in. Photo courtesy AOPA/David Tulis
Bremerton Fly-In By The Numbers
- 690 Aircraft
- 4,034 Attendees
- $700,000+ AOPA Fly-In Economic Impact Estimate
General Aviation Contributes…
- 1.1 Million American Jobs
- $219 Billion To The U.S. Economy
- 30,400 Washington Jobs
- $3.6 Billion To The Washington Economy
Bremerton National Airport Contributes…
- 531 Jobs
- $83 Million To The Local Economy
Read AOPA’s story here.
It is encouraging to see the traction AOPA is getting with these fly ins!
Bremerton is a prime example of an airport that uses its resources and land for aircraft. Very successful fly-in.