Airplanes & Coffee is headed back to Temple! Last year more than 1,000 people joined at KTPL, and this year's event is shaping up to be even bigger.

Join us at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport for a full day of airplanes, flying, food, music and aviation fun for the entire family. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Free community event — fly in or drive in.

Event highlights:
• Coffee from Legendary Aviation Coffee Company
• Donuts and water
• Several food trucks — more details coming soon
• Live music
• Youth activities and aviation trivia
• Photo booth
• Discovery flights
• Vintage aircraft rides from Vintage Air Tours
• Airplanes & Coffee merchandise
• Preflight Squawk Contest sponsored by North Texas Aeronautics
• ARFF airport fire truck
• Silent auction supporting aviation education and scholarships

Flour Drop Pilot Competition: open to two-person teams consisting of one pilot and one flour-dropper (no single-person crews). Entry is $30 per team and includes three flour bombs; additional flour bombs may be purchased for $10 each. The three teams that drop closest to the target win prizes. Sign up at flourdrop.airplanesandcoffee.org.

A silent auction will raise funds that directly support Airplanes & Coffee's educational programs, community outreach and aviation scholarships. To donate products, merchandise, gift cards, aviation-related items or services, contact Mary Beaudoin at mary@airplanesandcoffee.org.