Aviation tour to showcase Drayton Valley Airport and surrounding area
Showcasing the Drayton Valley area’s business, tourism, recreation, and educational opportunities is the goal behind an event being held at the Drayton Valley Industrial Airport next month.
On Aug. 8, the Pembina Regional Aerodrome Association and Drayton Valley Hospitality & Tourism Authority are hosting a delegation of business and government leaders for a fly-in tour and demonstrate that the Drayton Valley Airport is open for business.
Jerry Greiner, President of the Pembina Regional Aerodrome Association which now operates the airport, says they expect about 30 planes from various eras to all be on hand, including business jets, turbo props, and helicopters.
“It’s really to showcase all of the infrastructure that we have in Alberta and Drayton Valley,” says Greiner. “It’s going to be a tour of several different airports, with Drayton Valley being the first stop on their tour. We expect to see the first planes rolling in around 9:00 a.m. on August 8.”