EAA Chapter 129

Bloomington/Normal, IL. KBMI - Hangar F-15

Young Eagles

EAA Young EaglesFounded in 1992, the Young Eagles program is dedicated to giving youth ages 8–17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.

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. 

Chapter 129 out of Bloomington/Normal IL is coordinating with Chapter 29 out of Champaign IL to coordinate Young Eagle flights. Locations and registration for each event is located below:

Chapter 129 (Bloomington) events:
registration will open the day after the previous event. For example, the June 21 event will open on June 1, 2025.

DATE OF EVENT
EVENT TITLE

May 31, 2025

Young Eagle Day - Pontiac IL

Jun 21, 2025

Young Eagle Day - Bloomington IL

Aug 16, 2025

Young Eagle Day - Bloomington IL

Sep 20, 2025

Young Eagle Day - Bloomington IL

Oct 18, 2025

Young Eagle Day - Lincoln, IL

 

Chapter 29 (Champaign) events:  chapters.eaa.org/eaa29/young-eagles

DATE OF EVENT
EVENT TITLE

Jun 14, 2025

Young Eagles - Mattoon, IL (KMTO)
Coles County Memorial Airport-MTO, 432 Airport Rd, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

Jul 12, 2025

Young Eagles - Mattoon, IL (KMTO)
Coles County Memorial Airport-MTO, 432 Airport Rd, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

Aug 9, 2025

Young Eagles - Champaign, IL (KCMI)
Willard Airport, 1 Airport Rd, Savoy, IL 61874, USA

Sep 20, 2025

Young Eagles - Mattoon, IL (KMTO)
Coles County Memorial Airport-MTO, 432 Airport Rd, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA

Oct 18, 2025

Young Eagles - Rantoul, IL (KTIP)
Rantoul National Aviation Center Airport-Frank Elliott Field, 6 Aviation Center Dr, Rantoul, IL 61866, USA

For more information from EAA headquarters about the Young Eagles program, visit www.youngeagles.org

Young Eagles Coordinator
Name: Chad McCue
City: Bloomington
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