Kent State University Airport
![Air Race Classic Participants and coaches prepare to depart.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_3123.jpeg?VersionId=0UGOk.YJzvEyuOkJUEzzYaTNk5nZzIzG&h=cc6098fd&itok=iAAgcdSg)
The Flying Flashes have won the 2023 Air Race Classic, claiming back-to-back titles!
![Lightning strikes near Kent State University Airport Lightning strikes near Kent State University Airport](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/444166799_10113910233846894_3875418663797645299_n.jpg?VersionId=DRaYh6O5cI3USChU9Adh2X7BTgTlUflR&itok=6CmUMbLm)
A different kind of flash visited the Kent State University Airport during a recent spring storm.
![2024 KSU Flight Team 2024 KSU Flight Team](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_2864.jpg?VersionId=eaJat1CSBGgqDsc.MTp1E_4nnw_TQTkZ&itok=3UTkIU8G)
Last year, the The Kent State Flight Team brought home an impressive collection of competition trophies and the pilots are is ready to take flight to bring in even more wins this year.
![FAA Erik Amend talks with students at the KSU airport](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Amend%20with%20students.jpg?VersionId=91d7ZlcDgibuqq1nG9rsMqZfvW0bTmIk&itok=P_uGclQR)
The visit highlighted the college’s current capabilities and plans for additional expansion and growth, particularly in advanced air mobility and aviation maintenance, and capabilities in workforce talent training and development.
![A red-orange moon rises over the Kent State University Airport. A red-orange moon rises over the Kent State University Airport.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/429786825_10113710845348044_7996697060029404007_n.jpg?VersionId=X2jfyQRYgbJt5ym2NMUxGhWIWNbVS4wh&itok=bxxI2Dzd)
A Kent State staffer captured spectacular views of a red moon over the Kent State University Airport.
![Clearing snow at the KSU Airport Clearing snow at the KSU Airport](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/IMG_9760.jpg?VersionId=1YUVAmTZMt13rN7Gjf_wnQYUp1_DGVLE&itok=sfywu2RE)
Clearing fallen snow at the Kent State University Airport is a team effort.
![Flags at the Kent State University Airport Flags at the Kent State University Airport](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20231207_BC_Hypoxia%20Chamber_127.jpg?VersionId=nCYgDwRQNQa8iWYQFP5jlEHTrtxQasQo&itok=0IcQNGj1)
An antique lens provides unique depth and detail to the photos it captures.
![Kent State aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the Kent State University Airport Kent State aircraft on the runway in early morning fog at the Kent State University Airport](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Unknown-1_2.jpeg?VersionId=sRB3e7V2wIOCtIw13goAY7MGPir2z7zx&itok=7hLWfKSL)
Fog and the dawning sun created scenic views at the Kent State University Airport.