Max Westheimer Airport

Owned and operated by the University of Oklahoma. A Regional Business airport serving general aviation aircraft including executive business jets.

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Today, in the U.S., it is National Aviation Day. This date was chosen because it is the birthday of Orville Wright. In the words of Orville Wright, “The exhilaration of flying is too keen, the pleasure too great, for it to be neglected as a sport.”

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We have asphalt. Still have a long way to go. This is phase one of a three-phase project. Keep your eyes on those NOTAMs.

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OU AVIATION STUDENTS:
Max Westheimer Airport is accepting applications for the summer months of June and July 2020. The position is open to students currently enrolled in the University Aviation Management Program (flying or non-flying option). https://t.co/wFMeEgY9kR…

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Winter Storm Warning for Okfuskee County until 12:00am Thursday. https://t.co/RsdkWZRc8g #okwx

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PSA: Our weather pages have moved as we have transitioned into the new OU Department of Campus Safety. Updated weather information is now here: https://t.co/gNPUzynKAa Make sure you change your bookmarks and be #OUSafe #okwx

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Reconstruction Project slated to begin January 6th on taxiways Charlie, Delta, and Echo at Max Westheimer Airport. Keep a close eye on the NOTAMS. This construction will take approximately 9 months Extreme measures are being taken to ensure minimal runway closure as possible.

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Max Westheimer Airport is proud to announce a job opening for the Airport Operations Officer position.

For more information or to apply, please https://t.co/WBmBtke2lk or Click here

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Beloved Norman diner Ozzie's closes for renovations, set to reopen in October https://t.co/fi91xm8mNp via @OUDaily

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Safety Alert: The #FAA warns against attaching weapons to #drones. Operating a drone with a weapon attached is not only dangerous, it is illegal and violators could face significant civil penalties💲. #FlySafe https://t.co/cX82SAS3iD

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Calling all #airports! We know life is #ruff without man’s best friend, so this #InternationalDogDay we want to showcase all the amazing doggos that help keep airports safe and runways clear of wildlife! Send us the #best pics or videos of your dogs with jobs! #DogsofTwitter

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Drones are hurting rescue efforts in Tulsa as dangerous flooding continues @CNN https://t.co/kaKrWMPQo6

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FAA Highlights Changes for Recreational Drones https://t.co/otRL3EcOZU via @FAANews

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#DYK that #RecreationalFlyers need the #FAA's authorization to fly a #drone in controlled airspace? Look for the blue dots 🔵 which represent the fixed sites on our #UAS Facility Maps and know the maximum altitude you can fly your drone. https://t.co/zwz6o8SBF0 #FlySmart

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#Drone Pilots: Register for our LIVE webinar “What is Class E airspace & how do I operate in it?” TODAY at 4:00 pm ET. Act now, space is limited! https://t.co/ZCncAew5GZ

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Do you fly a #drone for fun? Learn about the #FAA’s new requirement for airspace authorizations in controlled U.S. airspace, fixed sites, the status of the #aeronautical knowledge and safety test, and more at https://t.co/zwz6o8SBF0. #FlySafe #RecreationalFlyers #AirspaceAuth

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FAA Reviewing Comments En Route to Implementing New Drone Rule - Avionics https://t.co/EVQotT30U7 via @avionicsmag

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Deadline for applicants is April 19th at 4:30pm. This is a great opportunity for an Aviation Student. Passed interns are now working as Airport Administrators, Airport Operations Officers. Airport Operations Manager, Deputy Directors at OAC, and one just went to work for Boeing.

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Welcome to the #DroneAge! In a mere two years, the #FAA issued more than 100,000 Remote Pilot Certificates. If you hold one of these certificates, remember that you MUST renew it within two years from its issuance date. Learn how at https://t.co/3W6InS1Pry.

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#DYK that National Parks are #NoDroneZones! Operators could face a penalty of six months in jail and a $5,000 fine. Flying #drones in National Parks can have severe negative impacts to wildlife, landscape, employees and its visitors. #FlySafe https://t.co/MNq8pnetuW