Allegheny County Airport To Hold 90th Birthday Bash

Pittsburgh PA

24 September, 2021

11:41 AM

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WEST MIFFLIN, PA — When Allegheny County Airport opened in 1931, it was the nation's third-largest airport and the first with a hard surface. That legacy will be celebrated Saturday, as will the fact that today the airport's approximately 60,000 noncommercial flights a year make it one of Pennsylvania's busiest airports. The airport will mark 90 years of flight Saturday with a community celebration of art and history from 12 p.m.-7 p.m. The Community Arts Festival is being held in partnership with the West Mifflin Community Foundation. "Allegheny County Airport continues to be a key community asset as one of the busiest airports in the state," county Executive Rich Fitzgerald said in a news release.. "From its storied history to its present-day importance, AGC has been an economic generator for the Mon Valley and beyond for nine decades." The arts festival will welcome more than 20 artisan and crafter booths, six live performances including American Idol season 17 contestant and West Mifflin High School graduate Nate Walker, and digital and static art displays from local high school students. Local muralist Zachary Rutter will be on hand for a live painting event outside the terminal where visitors can watch him create custom artwork. In addition, there will be food trucks and a variety of vehicle and aviation displays including Stat MedEvac aircraft, and Airport Authority fire trucks. The airport recently underwent a two-year, $2 million grant-funded renovation of the facility's restrooms and vestibule area and converted more than 4,600 square feet into event and conference space. Be the first to know what's happening in your community and region. With a free Patch subscription, you'll always be up to date on local and state news: https://patch.com/subscribe.