Appalachian Mountain STOL (Short Takeoff & Landing)

Name: Appalachian Mountain STOL (Short Takeoff & Landing)
Start: 2025-08-30T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-30T18:30:00-04:00
Location: Clarion County Airport

Schedule

Sat Aug 30 2025 at 09:00 am to 06:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Clarion County Airport | Shippenville, PA

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN STOL is an exhilarating aviation fly-in and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) competition set to take return to Clarion, Pennsylvania, on August 29-30. This event promises an exciting showcase of skill and performance. Pilots from various backgrounds will converge to demonstrate their aircraft's impressive capabilities in terms of short takeoffs and landings.
National STOL events aim to be a family friendly day out at the airport for both airplane enthusiasts and those new to general aviation! Be sure to check the weather and plan accordingly with hats, sunblock, jackets, or rain gear as necessary. Food trucks will be available, or you are welcome to bring small coolers. Camping chairs are encouraged!
Friday’s competitor practice starts at 12:30pm, and Saturday’s competition begins at 10:30am. Gates open one hour before the flying begins.
General admission tickets may be purchased online through July 28 for $15. Beginning July 29, online and on site ticket sales will increase to $20. All ticket sales are final. A VIP Section is offered for Saturday only–chairs provided under a shaded tent with light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages included in the price of your admission! Space is limited. Note that the VIP Section is only open on Saturday-Friday is all general admission.
Our venue is Clarion County Airport, 395 Airport Rd, Shippenville, PA 16254.

SCHEDULDE for Friday & Saturday:
Friday, August 29
12:30-5:00pm: Competitor Practice

Saturday, August 30
9:00am: Gates Open for Spectators
9:00am: Mandatory Competitor Briefing
10:00am: Competition Begins (We anticipate the competition will run until between 2:00 and 3:00pm.)
6:30pm: Closing Dinner and Awards Ceremony for competitors and invited guests
For more info: ww.discoverclarioncounty.com/events/appalachian-mountain-stol