Glynn County Airport Commission

??? Fun Fact Friday! ??? Did you know? Elwood Richard Quesada, a trailblazing figure in aviation, was one of the founding leaders of the U.S. Air Force! ?????? Quesada played a key role during World War II as the commander of the 9th Tactical Air Command, leading air operations on D-Day and beyond. ???? Later, he became the first Administrator of the Federal Aviation Agency (now FAA), shaping the future of aviation safety and regulation! ????? Let's soar into the weekend with a salute to this aviation pioneer! ??? #FunFactFriday #AviationHistory #FlySafe

?? Fun Fact Friday! ?? Did you know? In 1913, Cuban aviator Agustín Parla became the first person to fly across the treacherous waters of the Florida Straits! ???? Parla piloted his Curtiss seaplane from Key West, Florida, all the way to Havana, Cuba, covering nearly 90 miles! ??? This daring flight helped pave the way for modern aviation between the U.S. and Cuba. ? Fly high with history, and let's celebrate the incredible achievements of early aviators like Agustín Parla! #FunFactFriday #AviationHistory #FlyHigh

Ever wondered why airplane windows are round? It’s to distribute cabin pressure evenly, reducing stress on the fuselage. Safety and design go hand in hand in aviation! ?? #FunFactFriday #FlyBQK #FlySSI #justlandedonlearning #Aviation

?? #FunFactFriday:?? #FunFactFriday:Turbulence is like when a plane flies through bumpy air, making it shake a little, kind of like riding over a rough patch on a road. Really- it is just caused by flying thru the clouds, which is why commercial planes fly above the clouds for the majority of your flight to make your journey as smooth as possible. #AviationSafety #TurbulenceTruths ?? #FunFactFriday #FLYBQK #FLYSSI

The World’s Smallest Aircraft is the Microjet Weighing just under 360 pounds, the Bede BD-5 Microjet has a wingspan of only 14.5 feet.? Although this microjet is small in size, it can still reach speeds of over 300 miles per hour!? ? #FUNFACTFRIDAY #FLYBQK #FLYSSI #TINYBUTMIGHTY

Executive Director Robert Burr decided to have a little fun for his presentation at the Rotary today and quiz his audience. A great time was had with a lot of laughs! Thank you all for playing along and we look forward to seeing you soon… when you #flybqk!

????? Storm Dodging 101 ????? Fun Fact Friday!!! This week it only seems right to bring you some weather appropriate knowledge. Consider this your Little "Debby" Snack Size Weather Course: Ever wonder how planes stay safe during hurricane season? ????? It’s all about storm dodging! ???? Commercial airplanes avoid flying directly over hurricanes due to the extreme turbulence and powerful winds. Air traffic controllers and airline teams monitor storm paths closely and reroute flights to keep everyone safe. ????? Safety first! That's why flights might get delayed or rerouted when a big storm is brewing. We are extremly proud and happy to report that our partners were able to operate 100% of their flights safely and as scheduled during the storm thanks to their incredible staff here at BQK. Next time you fly, thank the staff, they keep you UP, UP and on your way! ??? #funfactfriday #flybqk #flyssi #justlandedonlearning #AviationSafety #HurricaneSeason #TravelTips #FlySafe

Excited to announce October 7th the third flight returns, special thank you to Delta for their continued commitment to our community. With the larger aircraft introduced last year and the return of the third flight, our passenger capacity will now be increased by 50% over pre-covid capacity. We are headed in the right direction. UP! And we have no plans to stop here. Onward and UPWARD Golden Isles. Keep choosing BQK as your airport and we will keep working hard to increase your flight options. Thank you for your continued support! -Brunswick Golden Isles Airport

Congratulations to new pilot, Kirk Watson for earning his wings! A great honor to receive his pilot recognition from his father in law, Former Airport Commissioner, Bill Brunson whom presented the award and had a few kind words to say. Also pictured- Jessica Ward, High Tide Aviation CEO and Chief Pilot