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December 19, 2017 - Butler Community College and Kansas State University bring UAS Training to Cook Airfield. See articles below.
KAKE NEWS April 2017 - Senior Pics
January 27, 2017 - Construction Continues Although December and January has slowed us down a little, construction still continues. RWD 3 is almost done installing the waterlines in Downwind Estates 2nd Addition. The aircraft parking ramp is over half complete. A new hangar and hangar home have started to go up. |
November 13, 2016 - Update to Runway Extension and Downwind Estates 2nd Addition.
The paving for the new extension and taxiways will be completed November 14,2016. We expect to have the 3,400 foot runway open in a couple weeks. If the weather holds out it will take another three weeks to complete the county road around the runway. Take a look at the pictures below to see the progress.
We are also installing a new fuel system and parking ramp.
The paving for the new extension and taxiways will be completed November 14,2016. We expect to have the 3,400 foot runway open in a couple weeks. If the weather holds out it will take another three weeks to complete the county road around the runway. Take a look at the pictures below to see the progress.
We are also installing a new fuel system and parking ramp.
October 4, 2016 - Update to runway expansion: http://www.derbyinformer.com/news/derby_news/expanded-runway-in-the-works-for-cook-airfield/article_08b13a3a-8a69-11e6-b378-23e1eb25284a.html
This article came out August 23, 1965!
August 12, 2015
Cook Airfield plans to lengthen the runway and expand the airport. Follow the link to the Derby Informer Article.
http://www.derbyinformer.com/news/area_news/article_3082fedc-404a-11e5-98e2-7f40fa8786d8.html
Cook Airfield plans to lengthen the runway and expand the airport. Follow the link to the Derby Informer Article.
http://www.derbyinformer.com/news/area_news/article_3082fedc-404a-11e5-98e2-7f40fa8786d8.html
June 23, 2015
Hangar 7 sustained severe damage this spring. It will now take on the Rose Hill Colors or Red and White. Estimated completion date is July 1.
Hangar 7 sustained severe damage this spring. It will now take on the Rose Hill Colors or Red and White. Estimated completion date is July 1.
April 11, 2015
Five young ladies take their first Young Eagles flight after reading and discussing the book “Amelia”. They were flown by Tiffany and Taylor who will be competing in the Air Race Classic this coming June. http://airraceclassic.org/ Tiffany and Taylor could use your help in meeting their financing goals. Please go to http://www.gofundme.com/girlsfly to read their story.
Five young ladies take their first Young Eagles flight after reading and discussing the book “Amelia”. They were flown by Tiffany and Taylor who will be competing in the Air Race Classic this coming June. http://airraceclassic.org/ Tiffany and Taylor could use your help in meeting their financing goals. Please go to http://www.gofundme.com/girlsfly to read their story.
KDOT Division of Aviation Director, Jesse Romo and Greg Thomas reviewing the 2015 All-Kansas Air tour route at Aviation Day on Capitol Hill in Feb 15. Hopefully more of you can join us on the Air Tour this year!
News from the past! Do any of you remember Sprockets? Check out this video link from the 60's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7X9RS1K_c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7X9RS1K_c
Taxiway Bravo Construction Starts
The airfield received an FY 15 KDOT grant to construct Taxiway Bravo, repair the cracks, seal and repaint the existing runway and taxiways.
The airfield received an FY 15 KDOT grant to construct Taxiway Bravo, repair the cracks, seal and repaint the existing runway and taxiways.
Compass Rose Aviation chooses Cook Airfield!
The newest business on Cook Airfield started up last Spring. Currently they offer a Flying Club, Aircraft Rental, Flight Instruction and Jump Plane Conversions.
Visit their website at http://www.flycompassrose.com
Visit their website at http://www.flycompassrose.com
State Representative Pete Degraaf and Ben Sauceda with Steve Logue at Stearman Field in Butler County, KS on September 1, 2012.
Pete and Ben spent the morning discussing Sedgwick County General Aviation issues with Cook Airfield owners Steve Logue and Greg Thomas at the Stearman Field restaurant. Both Pete and Ben are strong supporters of General Aviation.