St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) To Host West Central Florida Veterans Honor Flight Welcome Home Reception –Tuesday, September 15th – 8:00 PM
St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) invites the public to join in our Welcome Home celebration for our Veterans on Tuesday, September 15th, as Honor Flight of West Central Florida returns from a day-long trip to Washington, D.C. This flight will celebrate a milestone record of honoring 4,000 Veterans!
- Mission: Honor Flight of West Central Florida (Mission 58) with 76 Veterans visiting the national memorials (HFWCF #58/PIE #56)
- The District Pub (pre-security, 2nd floor between Ticketing A & B) will be open 5–8 PM.
- Free parking is available in Short and Long-Term Parking lots for event attendees.
- Public Welcome Home reception: 8:00 PM
- Media Info: Vehicles with press identification may park in the Ground Transportation Lot adjacent to Baggage Claim or in the Vendor Lane between Ticketing A and B with advance clearance. Please coordinate media access ahead of time.
PIE has supported Honor Flights since 2011, continuing its long tradition of honoring veterans on the same airfield that trained WWII fighter pilots when it was Pinellas Army Airfield. This event gives the community a chance to show gratitude to local Veterans who served our country. Additional Honor Flights in 2026 are scheduled for October 20.
“Honor Flight of West Central Florida is proud to continue our 2026 season by giving these deserving Veterans the opportunity to visit the memorials that stand in tribute to their service and sacrifice,” said Tracy Luchtenberg, President, Honor Flight of West Central Florida. “We invite our community to show their support by wearing patriotic colors and joining us for a heartfelt and memorable Welcome Home celebration.”
“It is an honor for PIE to host this important community event,” said Airport Director Mark Sprague. “We welcome everyone to join us in thanking these Veterans.”
For more information about the Honor Flight, CONTACT Honor Flight of West Central Florida at: info@honorflightwcf.org www.honorflightwcf.org Telephone: (727) 498-6079
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport General Airport Information 727-453-7800
