Holland, MI — October 10, 2011 The West Michigan Airport Authority’s board approved that Tulip City Airport’s name will change to West Michigan Regional Airport. The decision was made at the WMAA board meeting held at Howard Miller Library and Community Center in Zeeland.

“This is no longer just a city airport. Tulip City Airport has expanded to include the support of surrounding municipalities that see the airport as a venue that minimizes time and distance – making West Michigan a viable option for companies and individuals,” explained Zeeland’s Mayor Les Hoogland.

Mayor Kurt Dykstra of Holland stated, “We are one community – and our success as a community depends upon us working together to better compete. Changing our airport’s name reinforces the fact that this community asset serves all of West Michigan and helps connect our local economy to the global economy.”

Since 2008, Park Township, the City of Zeeland, and the City of Holland have been working together to provide this vital community service.

August 25, 2012

The community is invited to attend the 2012 Wings of Mercy CareAffaire that will be held at the West Michigan Regional Airport, Holland, Michigan on Saturday, August 25 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.

The delicious pancake breakfast will be cooked and served by our local Lions Club. Tickets can be purchased for jet and airplane rides. Fun and excitement for kids and families. All proceeds go to Wings of Mercy.

FACT: Since 1991, over 800 Wings of Mercy flights have flown low-income people to medical designations to/from West Michigan Regional Airport!

View the CareAffaire Video

Contact information

Dave Siegers
Event Chairperson
dave_siegers@siegers.com

Sharon
Wings of Mercy
sharon@wingsofmercy.org

Karen
West Michigan Airport Authority
k.scholten@cityofholland.com

Wings of Mercy History

Peter VandenBosch and a group of pilots met in Holland, Michigan to organize a service named Wings of Mercy to offer flights at no cost to financially needy persons from that area who required specialized medical treatment at distant medical centers. Immediately it became clear that the need was far greater than expected. Based upon their experience, upward of 80% of their clients would not be able to go for specialized treatment if this kind of service was not available. All services are performed by volunteer pilots. Wings of Mercy is funded entirely by charitable contributions.

Join the fun at the Tulip Time Muziekparade on May 12, 2012 beginning at 2:00 p.m. The West Michigan Airport Authority will enter a unique airplane float for the second year representing the West Michigan Regional Airport.

The grand finale of the festival! Local and national marching bands, floats, giant helium parade balloons, horses, Dutch Dancers, and much more participate in the 2.4 mile route to the delight of young and old alike.
Parade is approx. 1 1⁄2-2 hours
$5 Bleacher Seats

Parade Route

8th St. from Columbia Ave. to Van Raalte,
South to 24th Street, Holland, Michigan

View the Airplane Float Video

For more information contact:
Karen Scholten
k.scholten@cityofholland.com

2011 Event Info

May 14, 2011 The West Michigan Airport Authority (WMAA) entered this unique airplane float in the City of Holland’s Tulip Time Muziekparade. The 23′ red and white Cougar airplane was donated for the parade by area resident and Tulip City Airport user, Ken Danenberg. The float was designed by Ron and Linda Ludema, Tulip City Air Service and FBO, and included a runway and guiding runway lights. Four children outfitted in junior pilot attire rode on the float and ten sign holders walked alongside with signs designating global access to the world.

The City of Zeeland, Park Township, and City of Holland comprise the West Michigan Airport Authority and are working together to provide this vital community service.

Questions regarding the audit may be directed to the City of Holland Finance Office at (616) 355-1300.

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