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Youth in Aviation Day at CID
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
9430 Shepard Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
This FREE event includes aviation-related activities, an open house, and a static aircraft display.
It’s Youth in Aviation Day, but if you love aviation, there will be something to see and do for all ages.
Confirmed partners include:
Kirkwood Community College • Coe College • EAA Chapter 33 • Iowa 99s • NASA (Iowa State University) • Collins Aerospace • Signature Aviation • General Aviation Aircraft • Chinook & Lifeguard Helicopters • Eastern Iowa Women in Aviation • Cedar Rapids SkyHawks RC Club • Wich-uh-Waffle Food Truck • El Azul Food Truck • Kona Ice
Kirkwood Community College • Coe College • EAA Chapter 33 • Iowa 99s • NASA (Iowa State University) • Collins Aerospace • Signature Aviation • General Aviation Aircraft • Chinook & Lifeguard Helicopters • Eastern Iowa Women in Aviation • Cedar Rapids SkyHawks RC Club • Wich-uh-Waffle Food Truck • El Azul Food Truck • Kona Ice
EAA Chapter 33 Young Eagles Flight Rally
2026 Date TBD
9430 Shepard Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
June 2025 Recap & Info: Facebook
Register your young aviator for a free flight at the EAA Chapter 33 Annual Flight Rally! Saturday, June 14, at the Eastern Iowa Airport, pre-registered youth ages 8-17 will have the chance to take a 15-20 minute flight with an experienced volunteer pilot. The Young Eagles Program lands at CID only once per year, so we encourage you to share in this rare, free opportunity!
On June 14, follow the signs to the former Signature hangar at 9430 Shepard Ct. SW, Cedar Rapids.
Founded in 1992, the EAA – Young Eagles program has dedicated 25 years to giving youth ages 8–17 their first free ride in an airplane. It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation. Today, the Young Eagles program has flown over 2 million kids with the help of EAA – The Spirit of Aviation’s network of volunteer pilots and ground volunteers, in which Chapter 33 is proud to be an active member.
EAA Chapter 33 hosts events at various airports throughout eastern Iowa during the summer months. Children ages 8-17 are welcome to attend, accompanied by a parent or guardian who will be required to sign permission before the flight. Experienced local pilots will then give your young aspiring aviators the experience of a lifetime – their first airplane ride! Afterwards, a certificate is issued and the flight is entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook”. The “World’s Largest Logbook” and other information on the Young Eagles Program can be viewed online at www.youngeagles.org.
Eastern Iowa Honor Flights
Tuesday September 23, Flight Number 56
Tuesday October 14, Flight Number 57
2121 Arthur Collins Pkwy SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
For the latest information, visit: https://eihonorflight.org/
Honoring the service of World War II, Korean Conflict, Vietnam War and other Veterans of Eastern Iowa, the mission of Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is to provide veterans with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to visit monuments and memorials built in their honor for the sacrifice and service they made for our freedom.
All veterans are encouraged to apply. Priority is given to World War II Veterans, Korean War Veterans, and Veterans with advanced health concerns, followed by Vietnam Veterans and Veterans from other conflicts. Even if you did not serve in combat, you are still eligible to apply. Our mission is to take every veteran who applies. Due to a large waiting list please apply only once, your applications are kept on file.
Who is eligible to apply?
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves, and National Guard veterans serving during war or peace time, serving over seas or stateside.The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight accepts applications from veterans in Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Jones, Johnson, Linn, Marshall, Tama, Polk, Poweshiek and Washington Counties. Veterans from surrounding areas are welcome if they are able to fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids.
Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves, and National Guard veterans serving during war or peace time, serving over seas or stateside.The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight accepts applications from veterans in Benton, Iowa, Jasper, Jones, Johnson, Linn, Marshall, Tama, Polk, Poweshiek and Washington Counties. Veterans from surrounding areas are welcome if they are able to fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids.
Job Fairs
We do not have a Job Fair scheduled at this time. However, we will again in the future.
For the most up-to-date listing of career opportunities at the Eastern Iowa Airport, please visit our Careers page.