OCABA

Orange County Airport Boosters Association

Founded in the early 90’s, OCABA was established by local pilots and other enthusiasts to support and promote the airport operations and to provide a vehicle to enhance the airport environment for the local community and county residents.

OCABA has established a yearly scholarship named after a local pilot who was a founding member of OCABA. The Frank A. Hume Memorial Award is given to an Orange County High School senior every year. This five hundred-dollar scholarship is awarded to those students who show a commitment to the community and to aviation. Money is raised via a semi-annual fly-in pancake breakfast held every spring and fall. Past activities include “Skies the Limit Day” and also cookouts and fly-in flea markets. Money is also raised to provide the airport community with amenities such as the picnic pavilion built this past year.

Scholarship application

OCABA members meet on the first Saturday of each month at 10:00am. These meetings are held at the airport located on Rt 20 about 3 miles east of Orange.

Officers

If you are interested in joining please feel free to attend an OCABA meeting on the first Saturday of each month or call Orange County Airport at 540-672-2158.