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Welcome to Mt. Vernon Airport!

KMVN serves the businesses and residents of Jefferson, neighboring counties and the region. The airport's modern infrastructure, highlighted by an Instrument Landing System equipped 6500' by 150' main runway, makes it an ideal location for numerous aeronautical activities. Cargo, corporate, charter, and recreational flying, as well as fixed wing flight training, occurs daily at MVN.  You can feel safe landing or locating at Mt. Vernon Outland Airport! MVN boasts a joint airport/city fire station as well as an Air-Evac Lifeteam "Super-Base". Both facilities are staffed 24 hours per day/seven days per week with highly trained personnel and state of the art equipment. Since MVN is a 14CFR Part 139 airport, ARFF Index A classification is maintained at all times. ARFF Index B classification can be arranged with prior notice. Mt. Vernon Outland Airport is the Midwest's choice for Maintenance or Quick-Turns! Some of the most experienced turbine and piston engine mechanics in the country are employed by Mt. Vernon Outland Airport's Fixed Base Operator, SRT Flightline, FAA CRS #9STR450B. Full service ground support equipment combined with knowledgeable line service personnel lead to a true "quick-turn" for nearly any size aircraft. We boast large airport facilities/small town service and values. EAA Chapter 1155 is based at KMVN and is the heart of our operation.   National aviation events Midwest Aviation Expo, the EAA Airventure Cup Race, and now the historic Air Race Classic, bring revenue and prestige to the state!

We are excited for you to join us during in this rich aviation, all-woman racing tradition and have an exciting lineup of activities planned for the weekend, including a Meltdown Party celebration; a youth and community aviation event; educational debriefings; a formal Awards Banquet – plus some fun "extras", brought to you by our aviation and community partners.