Grimes Municipal Airport, Urbana, Ohio

09/18/2026

09/09/2026

Pilot Notice:

All aircraft aprons will be closed from Friday, September 11th at 5pm until Sunday, September 13th at 7am for the Mid Eastern Regional Fly-In & Car Show. The fuel island will remain open.

09/08/2026

The Mid Eastern Regional Fly-In & Car Show, featuring Military Appreciation Day, returns to Grimes Field this Saturday, September 12th!

Join us for a full day of aviation, classic cars, family fun, and community appreciation.

Schedule of Events:

8:00 AM: Gates open / Pancake Breakfast, Fly In & Car Show begin

9:00 AM: Aircraft and vehicle judging begins

1:00 PM: Awards presentation

2:00 PM: Event concludes

In addition to some beautiful static displays, enjoy a variety of local food trucks, kids activities, plane rides, interactive aviation vendors, and military displays.

For pilots: AVGAS will be $2.00 off per gallon for the first 500gal sold at the pump. Courtesy of Purvis Bros.

The event is FREE for all! No admission or fees for walk-ins or pilots.

Mark your calendar and join us at Grimes Field this Saturday!

A huge shoutout to the sponsors that make these events possible:

Purvis Brothers, Inc.
The Peoples Savings Bank Urbana
Champaign County, OH Visitors Bureau
Packer & Associates
Hartzell Propeller
Preferred Airparts, LLC
Andrew Grimm Photography
Huey's Coffee Urbana
Mid America Flight Museum
Airport Cafe
Civista Bank
Trusted Aviation Detailing
Champaign Aviation Museum
Williams Hardware
Boldman Printing

08/21/2026

Vendor Spotlight: CAF Buckeye Wing

As part of the Military Appreciation Day lineup, MERFI is proud to shine a spotlight on the CAF Buckeye Wing!

Stop by Grimes Field during the Mid Easter Regional Fly-In on Saturday, September 12th from 8am to 2pm to walk among these beautiful aircraft and chat with the incredible people who preserve them.

08/14/2026

The MERFI 150 Air Race is Coming! ✈️

Did you know that there will be an exciting air race at the Mid Eastern Regional Fly In this year?

Racers will take off individually on a 150-nautical-mile course (and a 50-mile short course), with the fastest aircraft launching first for maximum speed!

Aircraft will be competing for top times across different horsepower and landing gear categories.

Bring the family, bring your cameras, and experience the excitement of general aviation up close at MERFI on Saturday, September 12th at Grimes Field Airport.

👉 Learn more about the league at

SPORT CLASS | LANCAIR IVRACE 3

08/07/2026

Just 6 more weeks until MERFI returns to Grimes Field!

Take a sneak peak at the event flyer that continues to evolve with all of the generous event sponsors. See you September 12th!

07/31/2026

Sponsor Spotlight!

Big thanks to Purvis Brothers, Inc. for keeping us flying! Because of their generous sponsorship, pilots at the Mid Eastern Regional Fly-In & Car Show will get a $2.00 per gallon discount on AVGAS (valid for the first 500 gallons of the day). September 12th starting at 8am.

It’s because of amazing fuel suppliers like Purvis Bros, that keep aviation alive!

Join the list of sponsors for Champaign County Aviation Heritage Week!

The Peoples Savings Bank Urbana
Champaign County, OH Visitors Bureau
Packer & Associates
Hartzell Propeller
Huey's Coffee Urbana
Civista Bank
Preferred Airparts, LLC
Champaign Aviation Museum
Airport Cafe
Andrew Grimm Photography
Mid America Flight Museum

Event managed by the Grimes Field Foundation.

07/06/2026

Don't miss this opportunity for your young ones to experience flight!

02/25/2026

Save the Date for Champaign County Aviation Heritage Week! ✈️

We are thrilled to announce a week-long celebration of flight, history, and community happening from Saturday, September 12 to Saturday, September 19.

Whether you're a fan of airplanes, cars, or hot air balloons, there is something for everyone!

The Highlights:

Mid-Eastern Regional Fly-In & Car Show (Featuring Military Appreciation Day)
📅 Saturday, Sept. 12, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Champaign County Balloon Festival
📅 Friday, Sept. 18 & Saturday, Sept. 19, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ $3.00 per person

Mark your calendars and join us for an exciting week!

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