Hampton Airfield (7B3) in North Hampton, New Hampshire, will celebrate its 80th anniversary May 16, 2026, with a fly-in and community family event.
The celebration, which begins at 10 a.m., will include aviation awards, such as prizes awarded for Prettiest Airplane, Ugliest Airplane, and Oldest Airplane.
There will be a special History of Hampton Airfield tent, hosted by Mike and Cheryl Hart.
Information on current airport operations, including flight training, also will be available.
The event will feature a bounce house for children, static aircraft displays, and more.
Pilots flying in will receive a 50 cent a gallon discount on fuel, organizers noted. The first 10 planes to fly in will also receive a free meal at the food tent.
Hampton Airfield features turf and asphalt runways, a flight school, and the Airfield Cafe.
Rain date is slated for Sunday, May 17.
For more information: HamptonAirfield.com
Really great airport and Mike and Cheryl are responsible for most of that. They have been the umm… Heart…. and soul of Hampton for more decades than I can count…