Denton Airport

Nope, I’m not taking flying lessons on a small aircraft or getting helicopter lessons. Both are options here, if you’ve got the scratch. No, me and the kiddo showed up here this past Saturday for the Denton Air Show. Bi-​planes, planes from Vietnam and WWII and really cool stunt planes. Even a helo from Vietnam that had a side machine gun on it which my daughter seemed to relish a bit too much… she’s only four, I’m not worrying yet.
It was an overcast day, but it still ended up being pretty humid. Thank god for one dollar refills on lemonade and limeade in a Coca-​Cola shaped 32oz cup. Lots of other food to choose from, from the standard corn dogs and twister potato chips to Jamaican food and lots of ices and ice cream. Of course there were those things flying in the sky in formation, but with $ 5 to play in the bounce houses, my daughter didn’t care much about the planes once they were airborne. I on the other-​hand enjoyed what I got to see while we were there.
Gates opened at 8:30 am, but the show didn’t start till 11am. I also didn’t realize I needed to bring chairs and/​or a blanket with me. I will remember that for next year. The one good thing about being so early was we got to see all the planes without a huge crowd. There were easily a couple thousand people there, or it seemed that way.
Fun event, will do it again.

Great place, used to be tiny, my dad would take me here when I was little to watch the planes, then when I was in my teens for flying lessons. But since then they have built a control tower, expanded exponentially, and extended the runway. Sunny days seem to have more traffic there then at Alliance. US Aviation, Longhorn Helicopters, and Business Air are there now, just to name a few. If you need a helicopter, jet, pilots lessons, or just want to go relax and watch the airplanes taxi this is the place to go!

«When you have time to spare, go by air» is what my Grandfather used to say.
This is true for commercial airlines and airports, but the fastest way to get around Texas is via private plane. If you ever get a chance to fly private, take it. It is faster than driving or flying commercial, plus the plane leaves when you want it to! Much more convenient