A Little History
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In 1923 the first Friends of Ontario Airport landed an airplane on a dirt patch near San Antonio Avenue and the Union Pacific railroad track. The airport was called Latimer Field... (Read entire article here)

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    Friends of Ontario International AirportWho We Are

    The Friends of Ontario Airport is a nonprofit organization founded in 1963 by local community and business leaders who believe in the economic vitality of LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) and the crucial benefits it provided to the area's transportation network. The Friends unites people of all backgrounds into a special group with a common interest in aviation, and in the development and growth of ONT for the benefit of all persons.

    What We Do

    The Friends play an important role in the community. They have taken a leadership role in educating the public of ONT’s economic benefits, services and amenities. And through membership and fundraising activities, the Friends help other friends in the community including Travelers Aid of the Inland Empire, Ontario USO and young children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

    Join the Fun!

    By joining the Friends of Ontario Airport, you become a member of one of the most unique organizations in aviation. You'll meet new Friends, meet every other month to catch up with old Friends and learn invaluable information about the aviation industry from guest speakers. The Friends also take group field trips to aviation related facilities and are invited to private airport special events. Individual dues are only $15 a year. Company dues are only $25 a year.

    To join the Friends, call: (909) 975-5360

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