‘Cockpit Close-Up’ at Falcon Field Airport in Mesa Saturday

Falcon Field Airport in Mesa is coordinating with aircraft owners to host Cockpit Close-Up, a free community event 8-10 a.m. Saturday.

It features volunteer pilots based at Falcon Field and their private aircraft.

The Cockpit Close-Up is Feb. 1 at the airport terminal building, 4800 E. Falcon Drive.

The featured group will be Angel Flight West, a network of volunteer pilots who provide free medical transportation to people in need. Get a close-up look and talk about flight knowledge, experiences, aviation careers, etc. Questions are welcome.

Falcon Field includes a total of 784 acres between Greenfield, Higley, McDowell and McKellips roads in northeast Mesa. There are currently more than 800 aircraft based at Falcon Field. This includes fixed-wing single- and multi-engine aircraft, turboprops, jets and helicopters, according to falconfieldairport.com.

For questions about Cockpit Close-Up, contact Falcon Field Airport at 480-644-2450 or airport.info@mesaaz.gov.