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I bought a neglected airport and brought it back to life
Hear the story of how global traveler, pilot, author and businessman Robert DeLaurentis brought an airport back to life on Whidbey Island in Washington State.
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Seattle Celebrates 100th Anniversary Of The 1st Round the World Flight
Simple Flying – October 13, 2024
Car show comes to airport
Whidbey News-Times – July 30, 2024
Saving a Private Airport
AOPA Opinion Piece – July 2024
RMWorldTravel with Robert & Mary Carey and Rudy Maxalisted
RMWorldTravel – July 27, 2024
Airport moves forward with runway expansion
Whidbey News-Times – July 19, 2024
Peace Pilot Gives an Old Airport New Purpose
Lightspeed Aviation – June 12, 2024
There is now an international airport on Whidbey Island!
92.9 KISM – February 28, 2024
Oak Harbor airport designated as ‘international’
Whidbey News Times – February 27, 2024
2023: A year of new beginnings
Whidbey News Times – December 29, 2023
DeLaurentis Airport Proves to Be a ‘Really Interesting Project’
Flying Magazine article – November 7, 2023
Whidbey pilot, airport owner wins accolade
Whidbey News Times – October 27, 2023
From dream to reality, almost
General Aviation News article – September 10, 2023
Port’s airport venture cost thousands
Whidbey News Times – July 21, 2023
Whidbey Island man plans to buy airport
Whidbey News Times – June 10, 2022
In reversal, Port of Coupeville isn’t going to...
Whidbey News Times – June 2, 2023
Port gets loan for airport
Whidbey News Times – May 26, 2023
Airport hearing sparks lively debate
Whidbey News Times – May 19, 2023
Port financing of airport remains unclear
Whidbey News Times – May 12, 2023
Pilot sues port over Oak Harbor airport
Whidbey News Times – May 5, 2023
Coupeville port set public hearing on airport acquisition
Whidbey News Times – April 28, 2023
Private airport buyer undeterred by Port of Coupeville’s...
Whidbey News Times – March 28, 2023
Oak Harbor City Council hesitant to support airport...
Whidbey News Times – March 24, 2023
Oak Harbor airport saga continues
Whidbey News Times – March 21, 2023
Public, private interests vie for Oak Harbor airport
Whidbey News Times – February 28, 2023
Whidbey bids farewell to 2022
Whidbey News Times – December 30, 2022
Airport’s fate remains uncertain
Whidbey News Times – November 25, 2022