Bonne Terre Airport

Great shot by Bruce West

Yesterday was bitter sweet for me. Steve sold his lease to a nice couple that are young enough to take the Bonne Terre Airport to the next level. So many memories and fun times with family, old friends, and new friends. We had Air Festivals, Thanksgiving in the hanger one year, fun Sundays, the Eclipse Event, meetings with HAM Club, Civil Air Patrol, Mineral Area Search and Rescue, and....OUR WEDDING! Will miss that, but not the grass cutting!!! Thanks to all that helped us make these wonderful memories!

Well, it has been a very interesting past 7.5 years....As of today I am no longer in the airport business. Today we assigned our lease to another party who wil...l operating the airport and taking it to the next level. I have a whole list of folks who have helped me in this endeavor...too long to mention here. But each of you may be assured I have the highest appreciation for all. I can't let this go without thanks to Steve Brust (Steve#2) and Jim White, and a whole herd of others...without their support this airport and Festivals would never have happened. We will miss Jim in our hearts forever. As for Terry and myself, we plan to make good use of the RV and see more of the country.... Again, thanks to all....we are certain the new operator will do a marvelous job with what we have started.

As much as it pains us to do so, we are keeping with the airport office closure for the rest of November. Terry and I sincerely hope that things will get back to some semblance of normal in the near term. Thanks for everyone's patience.....Make certain to take proactive measures to protect yourself and your loved ones....this is serious stuff folks.....

Peace be with you.....

The Airport Family is at a loss this morning....Jim was a major part of the Airport and our lives. Terry and I don't have the words to describe how we feel. God Bless you, Jim....you will always be in our hearts.