The annual Flandreau Airport Fly-In will not be happening in 2024.
Always held on the first Sunday after the Fourth of July, the Fly-In typically showcases unique planes, organizations, and pilots while raising funds for a local non-profit. In the past, Team of Angels hosted the breakfast; this past year, the Moody County Boys and Girls Club was the host organization. However, the non-profit element of the Fly-In was missing this year, and without it, it just doesn’t have the same draw, said Brad Bjerke, a City Councilman and member of the Airport Board.

“People don’t typically come out in numbers the way they would with the breakfast, so attendance would be down with nothing else going on,” Bjerke said.
Despite the setback, the Airport Board is optimistic about the future. Members are working on new plans for next year’s event and are also progressing with plans for the airport expansion. Logistical challenges have potentially delayed the timeline, as an agreement with the adjacent landowner has not been reached. Both the city attorney and the attorney representing the landowner have been trying to negotiate a deal.
Plans for a longer runway and additional hangar space are still moving forward. A recent FAA meeting in Sioux Falls affirmed that the construction phase is still slated for 2025.