When Steve Mason, the Maine Liaison for the Recreational Aviation Foundation, found out that the town of Norridgewock, Maine, would not maintain a turf airstrip at Central Maine/Norridgewock Airport (KOWK), he sprang into action.
The municipal airport has multiple asphalt runways, plus the parallel turf airstrip. Mason received a grant from the RAF to reclaim and enhance safety at the airstrip.
“The grass runway is used frequently by GA pilots, and serves the Central Maine flying community,” Mason said.
The project consisted of grading the airstrip, then reseeding it. It took two days to complete.
The RAF grant provided for equipment and fuel, while seven volunteers provided labor, including volunteers from Maine Fish and Wildlife and Morgan Aviation.
Hi!
I really appreciate your efforts. Keep sharing such informative stuff. Really amazing. Thank you
Thank you guy’s for stepping up to ensure the grass runway remains active. I have never been to KWOK however I will next year. I’m sure many other pilot’s
appreciate your efforts.
The Recreational Aviation Foundation accepts new members in all 50 states. Join. There are many events whereby you can help keep airfields available for all of us. Also, you will learn about really great places to fly to and camp if you want to. Or you may like to contribute to help with the effort. Go to theraf.org .
I live on NH69, a 4000′ grass, w/ many grass taxi ways. Our community re-seeds, fertilizes it on a regular basis. I’m proud of our community in which we have one of the most beautiful airports anywhere. Congrats to you guys.
If you need help with projects like this please contact me. I would be happy to help.
Hi Bill, I would recommend contacting your state RAF rep to learn more about upcoming RAF projects and work parties. You can find a list at https://theraf.org/people/. The state liaisons are a great start for a contact near you, or one of the state ambassadors. Thank you for your support of this awesome organization!