KDOT Aviation

06/17/2026

Remember, the World Cup is a no-drone-zone. Know before you fly and look for TFRs every time!

Don't fly your drone near the World Cup. Federal agents are seizing them and owners face criminal charges.

STORY >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/06/15/federal-agents-seize-drones-ahead-world-cup-match-kansas-city/

06/16/2026

KSU's Technology Development Institute working with RPMC, another Kansas company, to help develop ground service equipment that can safely position aircraft in and out of tight spaces within hangars.

TDI Partners with Kansas Company to Advance Aircraft-Moving Innovation June 15, 2026 saj_admin Kansas, National News Kansas State University’s Technology Development Institute, or TDI, recently partnered with RPMC LLC of Almena on a new device for moving aircraft around the tarmac and into hangars...

06/12/2026

How is our partnership with General Atomics shaping the future of uncrewed aircraft systems education and research? Applied Aviation Research Lab director Spencer Schrader joined KSN-TV to discuss the impact this collaboration is having on our students, research initiatives and the UAS industry.

Watch more at the first comment below.

Thank you, KSN TV, for having us on!

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06/12/2026

KDOT Aviation was featured in a Flying Magazine article that you can read here:

The Kansas Department of Transportation's Aviation Division serves as a central hub for aviation resources in the state.

06/08/2026

Sharing event at the Kansas Aviation Museum

Who’s ready to party at KAM? Our Block Party is just 3 weeks away. We’ll have open planes, including our and ! There will be a vendor market, food trucks and more. Members are free and non members are just $20 a carload (up to 8). Make sure to get your pass today.

06/04/2026

STARTING IN 15 MINUTES ⏰ Watch the here 👉 https://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=410069
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For the second time this , NASAO President & CEO Greg Pecoraro will testify before the House Subcommittee on June 4th at 10:15 AM ET ✈️

📈 The hearing, titled “Connecting America to the National Airspace System,” will examine current trends, opportunities, and challenges facing small communities and rural commercial service airports.

06/03/2026

Very well written article about the importance of community engagement for airports. Strong outreach and community engagement statewide is vital for aviation stability and growth. We are working with our local and industry partners to develop an Aviation Outreach and Community Engagement framework that will provide local aviation champions the tools needed to share their value with their community, engage with the next generation, communicate with airport users, and attract businesses into the community.

More to come over the next few weeks.

Airport Directors: Stop Telling Aviation Stories May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 Kim Stevens National News By Eric Blinderman Something recently said to an airport director caused a cocked head and a puzzled look. “Your story is not an aviation one,” he was told. For someone who lives and breathes airp...

06/01/2026

*Public Service Announcement*

This is a reminder that all pilots, including remote pilots, should check for temporary flight restrictions (TFR) before every single flight and that the World Cup is a No Drone Zone.

https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=map

05/28/2026

Join the NASAO Center for Aviation Research & Education on Thursday, May 28, for “Connecting Students with $20 Million in Aviation Scholarships to build the Next Generation of the Aviation Workforce” with Jamail Larkins!

With a national pilot and mechanic shortage on the horizon, the question for state aviation programs isn't whether to invest in the next generation — it's how to connect them to the resources already available. This FREE webinar walks through how AviationStart founder and FAA Ambassador for Aviation & Space Education, Jamail Larkins helps states, schools, and students unlock more than $20 million in aviation scholarships, and how the DreamLaunch Tour is turning awareness into measurable workforce outcomes - with practical takeaways for states looking to strengthen their own aviation talent pipelines.

Register here 👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mC_M5B2jSNa7mmPhShp6Dg #/registration

05/21/2026

Another amazing use for aviation!

Beginning in late May and continuing until late July, residents of southwest Kansas may see a low-flying helicopter towing a large hexagonal frame. This aerial arrangement is part of a project to map groundwater conditions in the Ogallala aquifer in Southwest Kansas Groundwater Management District (...