2023 Chili Feed
2023 Young Eagles Flights
Special thanks to our pilots that completed introductory young eagles flights for local kids ages 8-17. A total of 37 flights were given in fall 2023 and 36 in spring 2023.
Save the Portage Airport Rally
2023 Fly In Breakfast
2023 Ray Aviation Scholarship Recipient
2022 Chili Feed
EAA AirVenture
Speaking Events
Richard C. Juarez was awarded the Charles Taylor Master Mechanic Award by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at Portage Municipal Airport, Portage WI on September 11, 2020. This prestigious award recognizes the lifetime accomplishments of senior aircraft mechanics who have served for 50+ years in the field. The award is named for Charles E Taylor was the first aviation mechanic in powered flight. Charles Taylor was the Wright Brothers mechanic and designed the first successful engine for aircraft flight. In attendance, along with friends, was Richard's wife Kelly, along with his daughter, son and six grandchildren. Portage Municipal Airport is fortunate to have Richard on site as certified A&P aircraft mechanic.
During a regular Monday night meeting, Guest Speaker Bill Mecozzi from Wisconsin Rapids EAA Chapter 706 leads an accident review discussion
