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"Wings & Wheels" Fly-In EventMarfa Municipal Airport, west Texas2006 dates to be announced soon. Airplanes, gliders, motorcycles, classic cars, and vintage tractors gather annually. No admission charge. The public is invited to enjoy this fly-in / drive-in event.Hosts: Marfa Chamber of Commerce, The Presidio County Airport Board, and Marfa GlidersContact Burt Compton at 1-800-667-9464 or email: TexasGliders@aol.com
Marfa, Texas is located on a beautiful grassy plateau, between Carlsbad Caverns and Big Bend National Parks, south of the scenic Davis Mountains. Our high elevation (5,000 feet above sea level) results in mild summer days, cool nights. We are 170 miles southeast of El Paso and 170 miles southwest of Midland/Odessa. Family fun in Marfa, Fort Davis and Alpine: Art galleries, horseback riding, hiking, shopping, and star-gazing at the McDonald Observatory. Let us know how we can help arrange your activities! Marfa Airport is 3 miles north of town on Highway 17. Rental cars available with advance notice. E-mail for accommodations listings in Marfa, Fort Davis and Alpine. or visit our Marfa Chamber of Commerce website: www.marfacc.com RV Parks are located on the airport, and in the towns of Marfa, Fort Davis, and in the Davis Mountains State Park. Back to FlyGliders.com |