Knoxville Aviation

08/15/2026

Apparently Mother Nature said, “You know what the Knoxville Nationals need? TWO races in one day.” 😂🏁

We said, “Perfect. Watch one from a helicopter.” 🚁

Why sit in the grandstands twice when you can watch the 11 AM racing from the SKY😎

🚨 PLUS -TODAY IS THE LAST DAY FOR HELICOPTER RIDES! 🚨

🚁 Helicopter rides 11 AM–6 PM TODAY
📍 Departing from Slideways
💵 $50/person

Come fly with us….last chance to grab the best seats in Knoxville! 🏁🔥🚁

Knoxville Raceway

08/13/2026

🏁 🚁 NATIONALS WEEK IS HERE… and tomorrow we’re taking the fun to a whole new altitude! 🚁🏁

The cars may be flying around the track tonight, but TOMORROW we’re ACTUALLY flying. 😎

🔥 HELICOPTER RIDES START TOMORROW AT Slideways! 🔥

Come out, grab some food, race a few go-karts, enjoy a cold drink… and then hop in a helicopter for a view of Knoxville and Nationals you won’t forget!

🚁 Helicopter rides
🏎️ Go-karts
🍔 Great food
🍺 Cold drinks
🏁 Nationals excitement EVERYWHERE

💰 Only $50 per person
📅 August 13–15
⏰ 10 AM–6 PM
📍 Rides depart right from Slideways

Bring your friends, bring the family, bring the person who claims they’re “afraid of heights” and needs a little peer pressure. 😜

No appointment. No boring. Just show up and FLY.

🚁🏁 TWO THRILLS. ONE STOP. 🏁🚁

Don’t miss this one — we’ll see you TOMORROW! 🔥

Knoxville Raceway

08/07/2026

🏁 You came for the dirt...

🚁 Why not leave with a little altitude?

While you're in town for the Knoxville Nationals, make a stop at Slideways for the Ultimate Nationals Experience!

🚁 Helicopter Rides
🏎️ Go-Karts
🍔 Great Food
🍺 Cold Drinks

Two Thrills. One Stop.

📍 All helicopter rides depart from Slideways
🚌 Shuttle service available to the helicopter launch site

📅 August 13–15
🕙 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
💲 Only $50 per person

🗓️ Mark your calendar now—Nationals Week is almost here!

Tag your race crew and let them know where you're spending the day before the racing starts! 🚁🏁

Slideways Knoxville Raceway

07/14/2026

Knoxville Aviation is proud to support the agricultural community by providing dependable aerial application support to farmers throughout Iowa and surrounding states. From crop spraying to fertilizer application, we help producers protect their crops and maximize yields with safe, efficient, and professional service. Agriculture is the backbone of our communities, and we’re committed to being a trusted partner in keeping farms productive and growing season after season.

06/24/2026

Talk about flying with style! ✈️😎

Today we had a very special visitor at the Knoxville Airport. Ami stopped in while ferrying a beautiful 1931 Curtiss Junior from Red Oak, Iowa, to C37 – Brodhead, Wisconsin, where it can be seen at the Ketch Aviation Museum.

Here’s the really cool part- Ami earned her private pilot certificate in this very airplane! Nearly a century old and still turning heads and making memories.

We love shiny new airplanes, but there’s just something magical about hearing the engine of a 95-year-old aircraft taxi onto our ramp. Thanks for letting us be a small part of its journey, Ami!

Blue skies and tailwinds on your trip to Wisconsin, and thank you for bringing a little living aviation history through Knoxville. ✈️

06/16/2026

✈️🤩 We may have accidentally created 37 future pilots this weekend! 🤩✈️

Knoxville Airport was buzzing as we celebrated Day and gave 37 kids the chance to take to the skies!

A huge thank you to our 6 amazing volunteer pilots who generously donated their airplanes, time, and fuel to make some aviation dreams come true. Special thank you to Domino's Knoxville IA - 711 W Pleasant St, Knoxville, IA for keeping everyone fueled with pizza, and Knoxville Aviation for suppling the donuts (because every great flight starts with Hy-Vee donuts, right? 🍩).

Knoxville’s flight instructors also taught classes on how airplanes fly and what it takes to become a pilot. Judging by the excitement, questions, and giant smiles, we may have inspired a few future captains, mechanics, air traffic controllers, and maybe even an astronaut or two. 🚀

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day a success. The future of aviation is looking pretty bright right here in Knoxville! ✈️💙

06/11/2026

✈️ Give Dad a story he’ll tell for years.

This Father’s Day, skip the stuff and give an experience. For just $100, Dad can enjoy a scenic flight over Knoxville and the beautiful Iowa countryside.

Whether he’s always dreamed of flying or just loves a good adventure, this is a gift he’ll never forget.

To purchase a gift certificate or schedule a flight, email Jessie at [email protected].

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at Knoxville Aviation! 💙

06/09/2026

Heat advisory?☀️

The planes are flying.
The pilots are sweating.
The mechanics are working.

And this girl just got promoted to Director of Air Conditioning. 🐶💨

She’s currently conducting extensive fan testing and has determined that standing directly in front of it is the most effective cooling method available.

Stay cool out there, friends✈️

06/01/2026

Braden’s instructor suddenly became excess baggage today. 😆✈️

Congratulations on your FIRST SOLO flight! Welcome to one of aviation’s greatest milestones.

If flying has always been on your bucket list, there’s no better time to start. Come learn to fly with us at Knoxville Aviation! ✈️

05/25/2026