Flyers Please Note: Due to crops on the east field, KLOUDBusters has imposed a "NO SPARKIES" rule for AIRFest 16.

Rocketry enthusiasts from across the central U.S. have been spending their Labor Day weekends with us for years, and there is no secret why. KLOUDBusters high waiver, and the wide-open spaces of the Kansas prairie offer a superb opportunity for pursuing our hobby, and with the cooler September weather, you can't beat Argonia in September!

Who's coming to AIRFest 16? Click Here for Registered Flyers list.

The FAA waiver for all 4 days of AIRFest 16 will be 34,500' MSL and as we've seen recently, 30,000' or more can be reached. We expect 2010 to bring out the big boys once again - who will surpass 30,000' in 2010?

The wide open range country that surrounds the all-weather 'Argonia Rocket Pasture' is great for rockets of all shapes and sizes and has been the host site for Tripoli Rocketry Association’s LDRS an unprecedented 5 times (1993, 1994, 1999, 2003 and 2008) with LDRS 30 returning in 2011. You have even seen our launches on TV -- in 2003, KLOUDBusters proudly hosted the Discovery Channel first-ever Rocket Challenge shows from this site.

Saturday and Sunday will be AIRFest 16 Commercial days and all TRA, NAR, and low-power flyers are welcome. On Friday and Monday TRA Research rules will be in effect. All flyers participating in Friday or Monday launches must be Tripoli members. Level 0 and Level 1 TRA members may launch only commercial motors while those TRA members holding Level 2 or Level 3 certification may fly commercial or Research motors, per the TRA Research Safety code.

The buttons at the left provide the important details:

• Discounted pre-registration to streamline things at the field and save flyers some cash.
• Numerous available options in the area for lodging or camping at reasonable prices.
• The Saturday evening BBQ Burger Blast offers great relaxation and time to share stories from the day's launch. The Burger Blast included 'burgers, 'dogs, sides, and drinks - all registered flyers are invited and guests can be accommodated.
• Flyer Info: Important "need to know" information for flyers at AIRFest 16.
• A listing of vendors who will be on-site to satisfy all those rocketry supply and motor needs. There will also be food vendors with plenty of tasty treats to make it through 4 full days of AIRFest 16.
• Volunteer sign-up is available. We can't pull off a big launch with lots of help. Browse to the Range Duty page and sign-up for a slot.

Why not make A.I.R.Fest 16 your “Last Blast” of summer 2010 and join us at Argonia September 3-6, 2010!!!