JULY 16-19, 2026

The following information is provided by Cheeseland Chapter EAA 431 for attendees of the 2026 Pietenpol/Hatz Fly-in. Information is subject to change.  Information provided here is subject to updates and changes. —Last updated July 13, 2026

FLY-IN INFORMATION
Use only the active E-W runway 9/27. Other runways will be closed to landing and departing aircraft earlier in the week and reopening Sunday afternoon (check NOTAM for exact times). All landing and departing aircraft: 800’ AGL left-hand pattern. Radio equipped aircraft use UNICOM on 122.9 but be aware that many aircraft are NOT radio equipped. See and avoid. Be predictable!

Fly-bys should be conducted south of the active runway 9/27 employing the standard racetrack pattern with a minimum safe altitude. Example: When runway 9 is active, fly-by traffic will practice a right-hand pattern. When runway 27 is active, all fly-bys will employ left-hand racetrack pattern. Please No fly-bys or low flying along closed runways 3/21 or 15/33!

When done flying for the day, or in the case of bad weather, please ensure that your aircraft is tied down. Please provide your own tie-downs.

AIRCRAFT FUEL AVAILABILITY
100LL and ethanol-free auto fuel (MOGAS) is available at Brodhead; cash, check or credit card accepted. Times of operation will be posted at the pumps and in the pavilion. Self-serve fuel is available 24/7 at Monroe Municipal Airport, 10 nm west (KEFT).

AIRCRAFT CAMPING
Preferred aircraft camping areas are depicted on the airport diagram. If camping on or near closed runways remember they will reopen Sunday afternoon. If you are camping with your aircraft along the west woods, please stay in the mowed areas only.

DRIVE-IN CAMPING
There are no camping fees at Brodhead Airport, but donations are always appreciated to help offset the cost of maintenance.

RVs please use the south entrance. Early arrivals should set-up in the south parking lot until the diagonal runways are closed to aircraft operations. Signage will be in place to guide you to the south driveway. You may park/camp along the east edge of the field along Airport Road and in the southeast runway turnaround area once it is closed with the yellow X. Additional camping is available for smaller campers (no RVs) on the southwest side by accessing the south driveway and following the road through Hangar Alley. The southwest runway turnaround is also available for camping once closed. Please do not park or stop and leave your vehicle in Hangar Alley as this is a fire lane. Do not drive across runways to access aircraft camping areas along the west side of the field.

All runways will reopen Sunday at noon. Please plan your site accordingly.

AIRPORT RULES

• No campfires outside of the Fire Pit (see diagram above).
• Pets must be on a leash and must not be left unattended.
• Pets are not permitted in the food area.
• Motorized vehicles are not to be operated by minors.
• No parked vehicles or vehicle traffic to and from the west woods.

FOOD & BEVERAGES

• Thursday night: TBD 6:00 p.m.
• Friday morning: Hot breakfast 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
• Friday night: Traditional Wisconsin Fish Boil 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday morning: Pancake breakfast 7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
• Saturday night: Ray’s Famous Pork Chop Roast 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday morning: Breakfast 7:00 a.m.

The lunch window on the west side of the chapter building will be open Friday and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. offering sandwiches, hot dogs, brats, sides and beverages. Cash only at the lunch window, please.

Drinks are available near the EAA lunch window, including cheap bottled water. The well water at Brodhead Airport has tested high for nitrates and is not suitable for infants or pregnant & nursing mothers.

There are fast-food and traditional restaurants in Brodhead (one mile north of the airport) and the Sand Burr Restaurant is about 1.5 miles southeast of the airport on County Hwy T.

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS & FAQs

• There are showers and bathrooms available in the main chapter building both in back and in the main room. First come, first served. Please help to keep them clean.
• There is free (slow) WiFi at Pietenpol HQ and high speed free WiFi at the Kelch Aviation Museum.
• Pietenpol Roundtable will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
• A tool raffle (and other assorted prizes) will held.
• A request has been made for Campfire Musicians to entertain at the evening campfire. Bring your instruments!

ASTRONOMY NIGHT
Local astronomer Walter Trentadue will again be set up for night sky viewing on Friday evening just south of the fire pit, weather permitting.