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Springdale airport staff seek commission support to pursue nighttime air show during Halloween weekend
Summary
Airport staff described plans to replicate last year's popular Halloween event and are exploring a nighttime aerobatic air show that would require FAA authorization, insurance and fundraising; commissioners expressed preliminary support and asked staff to pursue feasibility with local FAA officials.
Daniel Hughes, airport staff, told the Springdale Airport Commission on April 17 that staff are preparing for a larger Halloween event and want the commission’s support to pursue a nighttime air show if federal regulators allow it.
Hughes said last year’s Halloween event exceeded expectations: “We were planning on 500, and we estimate over 2,000,” and that this year staff are planning facilities and contingency plans to accommodate as many as 4,000 people. He said the airport is coordinating with local partners, including the Elizabeth Richardson Center, which will provide volunteers to help with decorations and event logistics.
The proposal includes two possible airshow formats: a non‑aerobatic nighttime display that could operate as a…
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