Fly-In At The Falls

PPG Pilots of all skill levels are invited to join us for the 2nd Annual Fly-In at the Falls of Rough River Lake! The airport at Rough River State Park (2I3) is the perfect location for a family fun event featuring amenities like mini-golf, disk golf, lodge with diner, pontoon/kayak rentals, and beach swimming area all within walking distance of the airstrip. Falls of Rough Resort is only 3.5 miles away that hosts an 18 hole golf course (discounts available to us), swimming pool, and historic mansion. Nightly rentals available as low as $30 p/p for day rooms (bed/dresser room with communal bathroom/shower).

Restrooms, showers (M/F) and climate controlled planning office are located adjacent to the runway and parking lot.

Admission = $40 per pilot

Campers/Busses = *FREE* Limited Spots Available

Tent Camp = *FREE*

Food is available at the State Park Diner (walking distance), or Falls of Rough Resort (3.5 miles). There is also a family owned restaurant across the street.

Lodging is available at the State Park, motels across the street, or at Falls of Rough Resort (contact Brennan for special rates). Tent and campers have designated areas and are FCFS.

Fly to the north to discover picturesque farmland and open crop fields.

Head east and fly Rough River Lake – the lake will turn into a river that is deep between hillsides for thrill seeking aviators.

South leads pilots through wide valleys between 400 foot high hills.

West will take seasoned pilots through dense forests with pockets of open homesteads. Following Rough River this way offers some of the best low-level precision flying experiences as you meander through river bottom fields seeing more deer than you can count.

Camping and camper spots are FCFS upon arrival. Power is not available, common area plugs are located in the FBO. Generators are welcome.

All pilots must register at ( https://brennanmorganusmc.wixsite.com/flyinatthefalls ) and attend a flight brief before flying.

All proceeds will be donated to “Friends of Rough River Lake” non-profit that helps take care of the airstrip.

Sunrise= 5:54 am CST

Sunset= 7:49 pm CST

Avg Temp: 88/63