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

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

The next Cockpit Close-Up will be on April 4 at the airport terminal building, 4800 E. Falcon Drive in Mesa.

This special spring edition will include:

• A visit from the Easter Bunny (bring your camera)
• A small egg hunt for kids
• An Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting truck
• A police vehicle on display
• Family-friendly aviation fun

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 https://www.falconfieldairport.com/.

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