Massey Air Museum, 33541 Maryland Line Road, Massey, MD, 21650

22nd CHILI FIESTA FLY-IN 2026
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Massey Aerodrome, 33541 Maryland Line Rd., Massey, MD, 21650, United States
22nd Chili Fiesta Fly-in on Saturday May 9th, 2026
Fly in or Drive in, we welcome you to share your favorite chili recipe or covered dish (optional, not mandatory). This annual event attracts local town folk and, if weather permits, a large contingent of interesting flying machines. Festivities begin around 10 AM and go until 2 PM. Renew old friendships and discover what everybody’s been working on all winter. General Public Invited! No Admission or Parking charge. The Airport, Air Museum & hangars are open. Massey is family friendly and handicap accessible (on grass). Antique and Show cars are invited for non-judged display (If you have a motorcycle, vintage car or hot rod, come early, park up front around the DC-3 for everyone to see & admire).
Pilots: As always, keep an eye out for no-radio aircraft. Winds permitting, Runway 02 is the preferred arrival approach on event days, if not, the west side Back Taxi lane allows passage off-the-runway. Check for VIP TFRs. No Rain Date.

Photo by Dennis Maroulas

Photo by Dennis Maroulas

ANTIQUE AIRPLANE FLY-IN 2026
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00
The Antique Airplane Fly-In will be held on Saturday June 20th, 2026 from 10:00 am – 2 pm. It is conducted by the Massey Air Museum. This is the only Antique Airplane Assoc. (AAA) Judged event in our region. The General Public and aviation fans are invited to attend. Last year, sunny skies attracted 84 antique, classic, biplanes, taildraggers, and general aviation aircraft to enjoy Grassroots Aviation. Hear the unique sound of radial engines. Tour the Massey Air Museum, DC-3, An-2 & hangars, excellent photo & viewing area overlooking the runway where you can watch the planes land and take off. Free Admission. Family Friendly. Experience “Grassroots Aviation” when tail wheels were king.
The Millington Volunteer Fire Co. will be selling refreshments – hot dogs and hamburgers.
Pilots: As always, keep an eye out for no-radio aircraft. Winds permitting, Runway 02 is the preferred arrival approach on event days; if not, the west side Back Taxi lane allows passage off the runway. No Rain Date.
JUDGING CATEGORIES & AWARDS —-
Antique Aircraft (Manufactured prior to 1946)
Military Aircraft (Thru 1955)
Customized Aircraft (Military or Civilian)
Custom-Built Aircraft
Classic Aircraft (Jan. 1946 thru Dec. 1955)
Contemporary Aircraft (Jan. 1956 thru Dec. 1970)
Massey Choice Award
Antique Airplane Assoc. Award
