Vendors/Exhibitors

Potential exhibitors, aircraft owners and local vendors who are interested in taking part in the Chico Regional Airport Open House can visit our Vendor and Exhibitor Resources page to learn more and obtain all required documentation.

Come Join Us!

The City of Chico, in partnership with the Chico Air Museum, invites the public to attend “Take Off, Chico!” a free public open house at the Chico Regional Airport on Oct. 19th from 2 PM - 7 PM* followed by an outdoor movie on the tarmac starting at dusk.This exciting event will offer an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at airport operations, exhibitions, aircraft displays, and more. Attendees will enjoy interactive displays, aviation history, and live demonstrations that feature exhibitors from private aviation, local businesses, and government agencies.Learn more at our Attendee Information page, or see other relevant links below.

Learn how to help!

Want to help contribute to this event? Find out how this event is supported and see how you too can get involved.Learn more at our Volunteer Information page

How can I attend?

There will be free lawn chair seating for all attendees. Attendees wishing to bring their vehicle onto the ramp may purchase a ticket for $20, first-come first-served.Visit the event website to get tickets

Movie Details

Movie: Planes
Start-Time: 7pm
Run-time: 1hr 32min

Come Join Us!

Prepare yourself for a one-of-a-kind movie experience under the night sky! We are excited to introduce the Chico Airport Drive-In Movie Night, featuring cars, planes, food, and a fun night out for the whole family!The Chico Airport Drive-In Movie Night is more than just a night at the movies. It's an opportunity to remember the nostalgia of going to a drive-in movie, meet new people, and share the love of film in an engaging and unique environment. Our movie selection, Cars, is a family favorite and perfect for all generations!We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of fun, film, and camaraderie at the Chico Airport Drive-In Movie Night. Get ready for a night to remember!

Location

Directions

Directions Going North on CA-99
1. Take CA-99N to the Cohasset Rd. Exit
2. Take a right onto Cohasset Rd.
3. Take a left onto Ryan Ave.Directions Going South on CA-99
1. Take CA-99S to the Cohasset Rd. Exit
2. Take a left onto Cohasset Rd.
3. Take a left onto Ryan Ave.Directions From Downtown Chico
1. Start Going N on Esplanade
2. Take a right onto Eaton Rd.
3. Take a left onto Cohasset Rd.
4. Take a left onto Ryan Ave.

Chico Regional Airport is happy to welcome you to its 2nd Annual Open House. This free event offers a variety of entertainment, including:

• Static Aircraft Displays
• Helicopter/Biplane/Warbird Rides
• Local Aviation Exhibitions
• Police & Fire Equipment
• Community Exhibitors
• Food Vendors

Movie Night

For those of you who wish to enjoy the airport a little longer, our co-hosts at Chico Air Museum will be teaming up with the Oro Dam Cruisers to present a drive-in movie immediately after the Open House.Visit the Movie Night page to learn more about this exciting event

Mini-Games

Attendees hoping to add a little fun to their day can take part in a scavenger hunt; successful participants can walk away with a variety of souvenirs and prizes as well as a chance to win a grand prize. Fancy yourself a budding aeronautical engineer? Take part in our Paper Airplane Contests!Learn more by visiting the Airport Manager's Booth during the event, located inside the Chico Regional Airport Passenger Terminal

Pilot Resources

This event is open to visitors both local and not-so-local! If you'd like to fly-in to enjoy this event, you're more than welcome to.Pilots wishing to display their aircraft along the Open House's delineation can reach out to aidan.rock@chicoca.gov to confirm your space; alternately, remaining spaces will be offered on a first-come, first served-basis on the day of the event.Fuel and general aviation services are available through:
Northgate Aviation Chico Jet Center
(530) 893-6727CTAF: 121.0
UNICOM: 122.95
ATIS: 119.675
WX AWOS-3: 119.675 (530-879-3850)
CHICO GROUND: 121.9
CHICO TOWER: 121.0 239.3

Open House F.A.Q

When is the event?
The KCIC Open House is on Saturday, October 19, 2024.Where is the event?
The event will occur in the area surrounding the Chico Regional Airport Passenger Terminal and a designated area of the Chico Regional Airport Tarmac. Attendees can enter the event at the Chico Regional Airport Passenger Terminal, located at
150 Air Park Blvd.

Free parking is available in the terminal parking lot and along Fortress St.; parking is restricted in front of the CAL FIRE Air Attack Base and on roads immediately adjoined to the airfield.How long does the event go?
Gates open to the public at 2pm; although the primary exhibition ends at 7pm, attendees can elect to attend the air-side movie night immediately following the event at the Chico Air Museum.Who can attend and how much is it?
This event is open to visitors of all ages; attendees under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. There is no cost of attendance, however there will be items for sale at the event.What can I do at the event?
Beyond getting the chance to explore Chico Regional Airport and Make sure to check out the Exhibitors and Vendors section to see what we will have on offer at the Open House!What should I wear?
This is a casual event, so wear whatever makes you feel comfortable with respect to general decency standards. Closed toe shoes are highly advised.Can I bring my pet(s)?
Unfortunately, due to health and safety standards, all animals besides service animals are prohibited from this event.Can I bring my own food?
Food and drink (excluding water contained in a reusable container) is restricted on the Chico Regional Airport tarmac. Visitors are welcome to consume their own food before entering the tarmac or enjoy a variety of offerings from local vendors joining us.How can I help with this event?
Just coming out to join us is already more than enough! For those who wish to help with organizing this event, please visit our Volunteer Resources page.

Location

Directions

Directions Going North on CA-99
1. Take CA-99N to the Cohasset Rd. Exit
2. Take a right onto Cohasset Rd.
3. Take a left onto Air Park Blvd.Directions Going South on CA-99
1. Take CA-99S to the Cohasset Rd. Exit
2. Take a left onto Cohasset Rd.
3. Take a left onto Air Park Blvd.Directions From Downtown Chico
1. Start Going N on Esplanade
2. Take a right onto Eaton Rd.
3. Take a left onto Cohasset Rd.
4. Take a left onto Air Park Blvd.

U.S. Air Force

From Beale Air Force Base, airmen of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing and 940th Air Refueling Wing act as one of the first line of defense in the nation's skies across the West Coast. Their fleet include the infamous U2 "Dragon Lady" spyplane, the Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft, the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker and a vast array of ground support equipment.Representatives of the 9th Reconnaissance Wing will join us to offer an exhibition of their explosive ordinance disposal procedures. Furthermore, the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West's Mobility Band will be take center stage and offer a high-energy performance of everyone's favorite pop and rock chart-topping hits for attendees.

United States Forestry Service

The United States Forestry Service, an entity of the United States Department of Agriculture, is the federal body delegated to oversee care of federal lands throughout the country. Their efforts to combat the threat of wildfires see them administer contracts with aerial firefighting companies who frequently visit Chico Regional Airport.Their team at Mendocino National Forest will join us to share about the many programs their agency administers and how you can prevent wildfires

Dream Flights

One of the nation's leaders in providing unique experiences for American veterans, Dream Flights is a non-profit organization known for its fleet of donated Boeing Stearman biplanes. They collaborate with local FBO Northgate Aviation to host the annual Chris Rock Memorial Dream Flights event at Chico Regional Airport.They will be exhibiting one of their trademark Boeing Stearman biplanes and a North American T-6 Texan. Their representatives will be proud to share more about their organization with interested attendees.

Chico Police

The Chico Police Department, as part of its community duties, is tasked with being the first response in ensuring the safety and security of Chico Regional Airport and its occupants.Their team will be on hand with an informational desk to share all about their operations within the Chico community.

Chico Fire

From Station 3, the Chico Fire Department is able to operate Chico Regional Airport's Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Equipment in the case of an emergency.This equipment, alongside a Chico Fire Department informational desk, will be available for exhibition.

California Highway Patrol

The California Highway Patrol's Office of Air Operations is one of the leading aerial law enforcement entities within the United States, with a capable fleet of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft ready to support operations across the state of California.Representatives will be joining as exhibitors to give an insight into their equipment and operations within the North State.

BCSO Aviation Unit

With a fleet of four manned aircraft and five unmanned aerial systems, Butte County Sheriff's Aviation Unit is the leading local entity to provide aerial support to public safety and search and rescue operations across Butte County.Their team will be joining us to share about what they do in the community and offer a glimpse at some of their equipment.

Enloe FlightCare

Enloe is one of the industry's leading FlightCare providers, providing air ambulance services to patients within a 75-mile radius of Enloe Hospital. Their operations frequently see them at Chico Regional Airport.Their team will be on hand to share information about their program and how you can benefit from Enloe FlightCare Membership.

Dawson Taylor Aviation

Dawson Taylor Aviation Services is one of the newest tenants at Chico Regional Airport. This organization, headed by husband and wife Dan Dawson and Cheyanne Taylor, provides instruction to up-and-coming helicopter pilots out of Chico Regional Airport.They will be offering introductory flights for interested students at their hangar throughout this event.

Schooler Flying Co.

Schooler Flying Co. is one of the longest-running businesses at Chico Regional Airport, often offering flight services and aircraft rentals.Harold Schooler will be joining us at the Open House, offering rides to attendees in his classic biplane. Rides booked the day of event, first-come first-served.

Civil Air Patrol

Beyond their role as an auxiliary of the United States Air Force, the Civil Air Patrol acts as a place of learning and development for youth. They carry out this mission at Chico Regional Airport through Composite Squadron 95.Their Cadets and Officers will be joining us to share more about their organization and their operations in Butte County.

Adventure Flight

Adventure Flight Lincoln is one of the region's premier flight services operators, giving you the chance to pursue your interests in flight in a wide array of aircraft.Andy Bibber, pilot extraordinare, will be bringing along his North American T-6 Texan to offer information about his organization and joyrides at a minimal cost. Make sure to take the chance to meet with Michaela, winner of the 2023 Palms-to-Pines Air Race and Adventure Flight's back-end lead.

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Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at this event. We are always looking for assistance in crowd-direction as well as set-up/take-down for the open house.Please reference the Volunteer Contacts column for more information.

Volunteer Contacts

Volunteer to Help
All inquiries regarding how you can participate as a regular volunteer can be directed to aidan.rock@chicoca.govVolunteer to Provide Resources
Those willing to temporarily offer or donate items of potential usage to this event can reach out to tom.bahr@chicoca.govVolunteer to Exhibit
If you have an aircraft to exhibit, please review our Pilot ResourcesIf you wished to exhibit on behalf of an organization, please visit
Vendor and Exhibitor Resources

Exhibit With Us

Whether an aviation entity or not, our mission is to help promote organizations within the Greater Chico community. If you believe your organization's values align with those of our event, consider exhibiting with us!We have availability both outside our terminal (informational booths) and air-side (aircraft and large vehicles).Reach out to aidan.rock@chico.ca.gov for more information. Alternately, you can access the application to the right.

Become A Vendor

We are proud to promote vendors operated in the Greater Chico Area. Whether you offer food, knick-knacks or (almost) anything else, we have the space for you. Take advantage of the crowds from your booth or food truck and seeReach out to aidan.rock@chico.ca.gov for more information. Alternately, you can access the application to the right.

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Apply By 10/16/2024

• Vendor Application
• Exhibitor Application

Additional Resources

• Vendor Slot Map [WIP]
• Application Form [Print]
• Vendor Guidelines (2023)

Relevant Websites
Chico Regional Airport
Chico Air MuseumRelevant Emails
For Event-related Inquiries:
Aidan Rock-Arnarson, Airport Intern
aidan.rock@chicoca.govFor General Inquiries:
Tom Bahr, Airport Manager
tom.bahr@chicoca.govFor Museum-related Inquiries:
Chico Air Museum
chicoairmuseum@gmail.comRelevant Phone Numbers
Airport Information: (530) 896-7699
Airport Office: (530) 896-7217
Airport Manager: (530) 896-7216Mailing Address
City of Chico Airport Manager
150 Air Park Boulevard, Suite 110
Chico, CA 95973Visit Us!
Certain areas at Chico Regional Airport are open to the public, including the
Chico Air Museum.The Airport Manager's Office is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please e-mail the Airport Manager.

Mailing List

Disclaimer

The guidelines outlined are not exhaustive and additional enforcement may be exercised at the discretion of the City of Chico, its officers, boards and commissions, and members thereof, its employees and agents.All airport rules and regulations, in addition to all federal, state, and local laws and ordinances will remain in effect throughout the event.Any violations of these guidelines or any other rules, regulations, laws, and/or ordinances are addressed at the discretion of the City of Chico, its officers, boards and commissions, and members thereof, its employees and agents, and may result in removal from the event and prosecution in accordance with the terms set in place by California Code, Penal Code - PEN § 602Any and all inquiries related to these guidelines, their penalties, any actions taken with regard to them, etc. may be prepared in writing and mailed to:City of Chico Airport Manager
150 Air Park Blvd., Suite 110
Chico, CA 95973