SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2025
The following information is provided by Cheeseland Chapter EAA 431 for attendees of the 2025 MAAC Grassroots. Information provided here is subject to updates and changes. —Last updated August 28, 2025
REGISTRATION TABLE – open Thursday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on the back patio of the EAA 431 hangar. Please check in upon arrival. $5 per adult to help offset costs for amenities, trash pickup, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: For practicality, mindful of airport safety measures, the annual MAAC Grassroots Fly-In is a private, members-only event. Membership helps ensure accessibility to current ops & event info, and to gauge (in advance) adequate food and amenities for attendees. Whether flying or driving, those interested in antique airplanes are welcome to join MAAC to support the legacy of antique aviation.
How to join MAAC: new joins & renewals will be accepted at the registration table. Ground Tours are available for handicapped and/or those who just need a lift, thanks to a designated golf cart donated by Bob Gehring, and a tractor trailer with seats. Chapter workday is typically Sat, Sep 2nd, 8:00 a.m. – Noon. Grounds Care Workday TBD, likely Sat afternoon, Sun or Mon. Please be in touch with EAA 431 if you are available to assist.
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. Keep your eyes open…see and avoid and 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
More info to follow prior to fly-in, stay tuned. 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 airport diagram. If camping on or near closed runways remember they will reopen Sunday afternoon. Runway closures time for early arrivals are tentative: Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. but check NOTAMS. If 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 on Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Time is subject to change, please check NOTAMS.
Signage will guide you to the south driveway. You may park/camp along the east edge of the field along Airport Rd 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.
For driving directions, use “N2439 Airport Road” in your GPS.
AIRPORT RULES
- No campfires outside of the Fire Pit (see diagram)
- Pets must be on a leash and not be left unattended, and 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
- No golf carts, gators or scooters permitted on airport property unless pre-approved by Hawk-Aire (Brodhead Airport) board.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – help is needed in the areas of Event Registration, Parking, Merchandise Sales, Campground Area
Attendant, EAA 431 Meals assistance, etc. Please ask for more info at the registration table if interested.
FOOD & BEVERAGES – Buy Tickets Early! Thanks EAA Chapter 431 for hosting meals!
- Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – Spaghetti Dinner
- Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Hot Breakfast
- Friday, 6:00 p.m. – Traditional Wisconsin Fish Boil
- Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Pancake Breakfast
- Saturday, 6:00 p.m. – Pork Chops Dinner
- Sunday, 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Hot Breakfast
Lunches served Thursday (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.) and Friday/Saturday (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) on the back patio of the EAA 431 hangar: sandwiches, hot dogs, brats, pasta salad, chips, candy bars and more.
Cash Only at the lunch window, please. Drinks are available near the EAA lunch window in vending machines, including bottled water. In the event of very hot weather, we will make free bottled water available. 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. Rides are available for those on foot.
AREA LODGING
Many members camp under the wing tents or bring RV’s. Hotels in the Brodhead area are limited but there are several options in/around Monroe, 20 min away. Check google for last minute cancellations.
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. Restrooms also available at the Kelch Aviation Museum.
- Porta-potties are scattered around the airport.
- There is free (slow) WiFi at Pietenpol HQ and Broadband WiFi at the Kelch Aviation Museum.
- There are no electric or water connections for RVs.
- No campfires outside of the Fire Pit.
- 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.
EMERGENCIES
Call 911 for the Green County Sheriff or Brodhead Police/Fire/EMS.
If you have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact us: webmaster@eaa431.org or call 608-897-1175.
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.
Frank Sell, EAA Chapter 431 member for over 40 years, died April 23, 2025 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Frank owned a hangar at Brodhead Airport and flew his Cessna 120 often. He was a regular at the monthly chapter meetings and work days, and he was quick with a smile in the kitchen at fly-in events.
