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Tours/Field Trips at the Valley International Airport

VIA provides tours/field trips.

Tours of the Valley International Airport (VIA) are designed to provide a practical link to a student’s academic study of transportation and careers in aviation. Upon completion of the tour, students will better understand the role an airport and aviation plays in the community, as well as the wide range of careers related to aviation.

- Tours are available to students in grades K – 12 and to any group interested in knowing more about the Airport.
- Tours will be tailored to each age group.
- Tours are given Monday through Friday between the morning hours of 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and the afternoon hours of 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required.
- Tours are limited to 1 hour and could last up to two hours depending upon student / groups interest and questions.
- One adult must accompany every ten students.
- Minimum group size is 6 and Maximum group size is 40. (due to increased security)

Special Safety Notes:

Appropriate adult supervision of the students is required.

-There is always the possibility of an emergency while visiting the airport and due to heightened security, we may not be able to go through the entire tour. Please be prepared to follow instructions at all times during the tour.

SCHEDULE A TOUR
To schedule a tour download and complete this form or complete our Online Form below. You can also choose to call (956) 430-8605 to request your field trip. You may also fax our form to 956.430.8619 or email it to celina@flythevalley.com CONFIRMATION IS REQUIRED.


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PARKING: Buses/Vans can park in the commercial vehicle
lane. Simply advise the Airport Police that you have a
scheduled field trip. If coming in separate cars or mini-vans,
then use the short term parking at the current hourly rate.
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