The Southern Illinois Airport is turning 75 years old. They will celebrate that milestone this Sunday, June 1st.
The airport is hosting an open house where guests can tour the terminal and learn about airport operations. Visitors will also be able to enjoy cake and ice cream to celebrate the milestone. Other activities feature food discounts at the St. Nicholas Brewing restaurant in the main terminal. There will also be fuel discounts for those that fly in to the event.
The SIU school of aviation is also celebrating 65 years at the airport with tours and aircraft displays.
New airport manager Alyssa Connell says the event will allow visitors to see all of the airport's services.
During the event the airport will have a dedication ceremony by renaming the main terminal building in honor of Gary Shafer. Shafer served as the airport manager for 46 years.
Connell says that Shafer's service and dedication helped grow the airport into the state's 3rd busiest airport with 17 tenants who employ 350 people.
The event runs from 11am to 2pm Sunday June 1st at the Southern Illinois Airport's main terminal.
