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Southwest Virginia Plane Pull
- Dates: September 28, 2024
- Times: 10am
- Admission: Free to spectators.
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Location: Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
Cargo Road between Aviation Drive NW and Airport Road NW
Roanoke, VA 24012 - Visit Website
More Information
We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever Southwest Virginia Plane Pull happening on September 28th at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport!
Gather your team of 25 and get ready to pull an 82-ton airplane a distance of 12 feet for a great cause! It’s a unique and exciting way to support our community. Are you up for the challenge?
Here’s what to expect for the first ever Southwest Virginia Plane Pull. The pulling area will be in the secure airport cargo apron on the tarmac adjacent to the active runway and taxiway. The participant waiting and spectator areas, which will include restrooms, food truck, hospitality tent, and other activities, will be located on the closed Cargo Road between Aviation Drive NW and Airport Road NW. Participants and spectators will be able to view plane pull activities through the fence. Seating may be available and spectators may bring chairs for use on the Access Road.
Event will benefit Special Olympics Virginia.
- Map View:
Southwest Virginia Plane Pull
- Cargo Road
- Roanoke, VA 24012
- to
- Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
- Free to spectators.
- Details |
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