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Smithville Fly-In brings planes, rides and family fun

The free Smithville Fly-In featured aircraft displays, fly-bys, food vendors and kids activities.

Published May 18, 2026 at 10:56pm by Unknown Author


Saturday was a day of high-flying fun in Smithville during the 20th annual Fly-In at Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport. The free event featured aircraft displays, helicopter rides, aircraft fly-bys, a candy drop for kids and local food vendors.

Lt. Col. Craig Hales explains features of a Beechcraft T-6A aircraft trainer two a couple of children at the 20th annual Smithville Fly-In on Saturday at Crawford Municipal Airport. Terry Hagerty/Special to American-Statesman

A Beechcraft Twin Bonanza does a flyby. Terry Hagerty/Special to American-Statesman

Harlie King takes a seat inside a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter at the Smithville Fly-In. Terry Hagerty/Special to American-Statesman

A rear view of a T-6A trainer. Terry Hagerty/Special to American-Statesman