SOUTH BEND, Ind. – The South Bend International Airport will host its third annual Aviation Education Day on August 28.

This free, family-friendly event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the airfield at the Studebaker Hangar, west of the main terminal.

“We are excited to welcome the community back to SBN for a fun and informative Aviation Education Day,” said Tim O’Donnell, A.A.E., vice president of operations at SBN. “Learning about aviation is intriguing for people of all ages. It satisfies a curiosity associated with an industry that people rely so heavily on.”

The day’s event will include airfield tours, airport equipment showcases, aircraft displays, interactive presentations, and a career fair.

Area Boy Scouts of America will also have the chance to earn an aviation merit badge for attending and completing all requirements.

Gates will open at 8 a.m. for check-in for aviation merit badge participants.

Those attending should follow the signs on Lincoln Way West for free parking.

In addition to the day’s events, guests can also enjoy food from Sweazy Q Catering.

Click here for more information about the event.