People arrive at the entrance to the terminal during the grand-opening of the Paine Field Airport on Monday, March 4, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

People arrive at the entrance to the terminal during the grand-opening of the Paine Field Airport on Monday, March 4, 2019 in Everett, Wash. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

Paine Field Community Day returns Saturday, May 17

The youth-focused celebration will feature aircraft displays, talks with pilots and a variety of local food vendors.

EVERETT — Paine Field Community Day will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 at the Snohomish County owned airport.

The youth-focused event, in its second year, will feature aircraft displays, talks with pilots, educational opportunities and a variety of local food vendors.

Military planes expected at the event include a U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.

Also on display will be the ZeroAvia HyperTruck, a mobile ground testing platform that can be used to test systems for 40-80 seat hydrogen-electric powered aircraft. Zero Avia is based in Everett.

Paine Field Community Day will also feature special aircraft and equipment from Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum and the Sno-Isle Libraries bookmobile.

Free off-site parking is available at 9801 27th Ave W, Everett, with shuttle service to the event.

Randy Diamond: 425-339-3097; randy.diamond@heraldnet.com.

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