Shawano Airport History

DC-3 Plane

Five persons from a Minneapolis business firm flew into Shawano yesterday with this huge DC-3 plane.  The group was transacting business in this area.

The size of the huge craft is compared with the small Moony Mite owned by Jack Miller of Gillett.  Airport Manager AL Demeo is shown checking the smaller plane.

Newspaper article, dated November 28, 1962.   Provided by the Shawano Historical Society, http://www.shawanohistory.org/ 

Pipers Alley

Representatives of Great Lakes Flight Standards Division, Engineering & Manufacturing Branch, recently inspected and issued orginal airworthiness certificates on the first six aircraft of a group of 49 Piper model PA 18-135 aircraft, owned by Shawano Flying Service, Shawano, Wisconsin.

These aircraft were obtained as military surplus and previously operated by the Italian military on a lend/lease basis from the U.S. government.

Shawano Municipal Airport

Photograph taken at the Airport Dedication in July, 1940.   Provided by the Shawano Historical Society, http://www.shawanohistory.org/ 

Tourists come to Shawano Lake!

Tourists come to Shawano Lake by land, water, and air.  Shawano has a fine airport facility with a paved runway and all modern airport service is available.  A part of the airport is shown here.

Newspaper article, undated (guessing late 1950s-early 1960s).   Provided by the Shawano Historical Society, http://www.shawanohistory.org/ 

Sepia Tone Photograph

Early passenger plane

Early passenger plane on display at the Shawano Airport, 1956.  Photo provided by the Shawano Historical Society, http://www.shawanohistory.org/ 

Sightseeing Trips

Cessna used by the Airport in the 1950s for sightseeing trips.  Photo provided by the Shawano Historical Society, http://www.shawanohistory.org/ 

Shawano Evening Leader

May 10, 1973
Chief Editor

Dear Sir:
I thought you might be interested in the following survey. 

According to John H. Shafer F.A.A. Administrator, “A recent survey revealed that of the top 500 corporations in the United States, 80 percent of them would not locate new plants in cities not served by an airport.

Speaking at dedication ceremonies for the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi, Shafer said these figures are significant because eight of every 10 new factories are now being built in small towns.  He cited U.S. Chamber of Commerce figures showing that each 100 factory jobs mean an additional $590,000.00 for spending in the town.

Sincerely yours,
Clarence Schampers
Shawano Flying Service

Air Shows

People gathering around a Harrier Jump Jet demonstration.