Thanks for a great event! See you in 2023!
The annual Triple Tree Fly-In has turned into a “can’t miss” event on everyone’s Fly-In Calendar. Aviators from across the globe anxiously await for the Fall to make the annual pilgrimage to our manicured 7,000-foot grass runway to experience one of the fastest-growing general aviation events in the country.
During our 2022 Fly-In, we had over 800 airplanes visit throughout the week from 43 states nationwide. During that week, the Triple Tree Aerodrome had over 1,700 aircraft movements and a record 804 movements on Saturday. These statistics made the Triple Tree Aerodrome one of the busiest airports in South Carolina (for that week).
NONE of this could happen without your support! Despite all the growth, we still hold true to our core values of Fun, Fellowship, and Hospitality. Please mark your calendars for September 18-24, 2023 for our 16th annual Triple Tree Fly-In. See you soon!
Below is a sample schedule from our 2022 event
Registration
Prices below are for pilots, passengers, and spectators*
*All Spectators MUST be a Current member of EAA, AOPA, AMA, any Full Scale Flying Organization, possess a Pilot’s License or be a guest of the aforementioned! Your Host must be at the gate when you purchase your tickets.
| 2022 Triple Tree Fly-In Pricing | |||
| Pre-Sales End September 15, 2022 @ 10 AM | |||
| Pre Sales | At the Gate | ||
| Daily | Daily | ||
| Admission Per person/day | $15 | $20 | |
| Tent Camping Per site/day | $18 | $25 | |
| Motorhome Camping* | $425 (Entire Week) | $100 (Per Night) If available | |
*Event plaques are guaranteed to the first 500 pre-registered guests
Kids 12 and under– FREE
Schedule
- Come enjoy the fun, fellowship, and hospitality that are the hallmarks of the Triple Tree Aerodrome.
We will have home cooked dinners each evening. Starting on Thursday, we will have afternoon activities and plenty of evening entertainment!
The airport opens at 7:30 am on Monday and closes on Sunday afternoon.
- No takoffs or landings after night
More detailed information about the activities below can be found under our special events tab.
Thursday Activities
Inaugural Triple Tree Fly-In Poker Run! 10 am-4 pm
- This event is supported by TBD where “players” collect a hand of cards at local airports.
- Each pilot participating in the challenge earns a new card when they check in at designated airports between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm.
- Prizes are awarded for best hand(s) based off Texas Holdem Poker
Evening Program (Lower Gazebo about 8 pm)
- Live Music-Decadent Daze-80’s – 90’s Rock and Roll
Friday Activities
Afternoon Seminars (Learning Center 9 am – 4 pm)
- See special events tab
(Lower Gazebo about 8 pm)
- General Mark Musick shares stories from his book “Boxes, the Secret Life of Howard Hughes”
Saturday Activities
Triple Tree Maintenance Workshops (Restoration Center 9 am to 5 pm)
Morning Seminars (Lower Gazebo 10 am to 12 pm)
- AOPA General Aviation Update-About 10 am
- Triple Tree Aerodrome Update-About 11 am
- Robb Williams-Executive Director
- Pat Hartness-Founder
Afternoon Seminars (Learning Center 1 pm to 5 pm)
- See special events tab
Evening Program (Lower Gazebo about 8 pm)
- Roper Mountain Astronomy Club
- Karaoke
Daily
- Learning Center & Hangars open 9 am to 9 pm
- Walking Trails located by the west camping area
- Military History Vehicles of the Carolinas-Behind the Control Tower (Starting Wednesday
Food
Prepared food at Triple Tree is available through vendors and thru the Triple Tree volunteer kitchen. Our kitchen serves nightly and is located behind the main hangar and adjacent to the overlook patio.
Breakfast and Lunch
Served each day* near the Lower Pavilion by local vendors.
*Lunch will start on Monday & Breakfast will start on Tuesday
Dinner
Served around 6:15 most nights at the Main Hangar (unless noted)
- Dinner Meal Tickets can only be purchased at Pilot Check-in and Welcome Center!
- Purchase tickets early to get pre-sale pricing!
- Credit cards are accepted.
Monday-Bring your own grilling meat
- Grills, sides and drinks will be provided.
- Tickets $10
Tuesday – Pork Loin
- Pork Loin
- Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Tickets $20
Wednesday – Seafood Night
- Tickets $30
Thursday – Cook Your Own Steak Night
- Filet Mignon Steak (provided)
- Sweet Potato Crunch
- Cole Slaw
- Tickets $35
Cash Bar open 5:30 to 8:30 courtesy of Rotties 221 Biergarten
Friday – “A Taste of Triple Tree”
- A variety of 19 food sampling stations will be set up, each with a different option for your dining pleasure. One price will allow you to visit one or all of the stations.
- Tickets $30
- Ages 7-12 $10
- Ages 6 and Under FREE
Cash Bar open 5:30 to 8:30 courtesy of Rotties 221 Biergarten
Saturday – Triple Tree’s World Famous BBQ dinner
- BBQ pork
- BBQ Chicken
- Baked Beans
- Cole Slaw
- Bread
- Cookies
- Tickets $25
- Ages 7-12 $10
Cash bar open 5:30 to 8:30 courtesy of Rotties 221 Biergarten
Vendors
2022 Vendor List
- Berringer Aerospace
- Canopy Design
- Falcon Flight Academy
- Patriot Aircraft
- Sew Busy Custom Embroidery
- Textron
To keep our fly-In “boutique” in nature, we will have less than 10 vendors, and all of our vendors will focus on aviation-related products.
Last year, our fly-in had over 1,300 aircraft movements making it the busiest airport in the State of South Carolina for that week.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a special and unique event. Join us and experience something different, the Triple Tree Fly-In.
Special Events
Thursday
Poker Run 10 am to 4 pm
- This event is supported by TBD where “players” collect a hand of cards at local airports.
- Each pilot participating in the challenge earns a new card when they check in at designated airports between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm.
- Prizes are awarded for best hand(s) based off Texas Holdem Poker
Friday
Afternoon Seminars-Learning Center (1 pm to 5 pm)
Evening Speaker-General Mark Musick (Lower Gazebo about 8 pm)
General Mark Musick is a retired Nebraska Air National Guard major general, Mark Musick dedicated over a decade to uncover a story which he never expected, nor sought to tell. Yet, through a strange twist of fate, in which a key figure in the story entrusted him, was the answer to one of the single and biggest mysteries of the late 20th Century.
He served as the commander of the Lincoln-based 155th Air Refueling Wing from 1994 to 1998, the assistant adjutant general for Air, and finally as the mobilization assistant to the deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base, NE prior to retiring from the military in 2008 as a major general.
In his civilian career Musick was employed with a non-profit organization in Lincoln, NE. This is where he began the interaction with Eva McLelland. He had talked to Eva several times on the phone prior to actually meeting her in Dothan, AL in Jan. 2002. Never did he ever realize these conversations would lead into a changing history story!
Saturday
Triple Tree Maintenance Workshops (Restoration Center 9 am to 5 pm)
Morning Seminars (Lower Gazebo 10 am to 12 pm)
- AOPA General Aviation Update-About 10 am
- Triple Tree Aerodrome Update-About 11 am
- Robb Williams-Executive Director
- Pat Hartness-Founder
Afternoon Seminars (Learning Center 1 pm to 5 pm)
Volunteer
Triple Tree has always relied on volunteer support to make our event happen! Do you have a special talent or skill that can help us out? Please share!
Rental Cars
Triple Tree has partnered with Enterprise Rent A Car at the Spartanburg Airport.
- (When making your reservation please verify you are renting from the Spartanburg Airport Location)
Anyone who wants to rent a car please coordinate directly the local branch (The Spartanburg Airport Branch) by calling 864-576-6750 then press * to be connected to the local branch.
Enterprise Corporate requests:
- Renters have an Emerald Account
- Minimum rental time is 3 days (this is not a Triple Tree rule its an Enterprise rule)
FAQ's
Please visit our FAQ page for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. If your question isn’t listed please email info@tta.aero
Future Dates
- September 18-24, 2023
- September 16-22, 2024
- September 15-21, 2025
*The Triple Tree Fly-In traditionally starts on the 3rd or 4th Monday of September.
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