The Fitchburg Municipal Airport hosts the AirFest each September, with historic planes on display. Between 70,000 and 80,000 take offs and landings occur at the Fitchburg Municipal Airport every year. The airport does not keep track of where flights originate or their destinations, said Richard E. Walsh said, airport manager, adding, Pilots have their right to privacy.
Officials get some indication of where pilots are from if they pay for gas with a credit card.
There are people who fly here weekends from 500 miles a way. After arriving, travelers want to eat at a restaurant or participate in an event. He knows of people who flew to Fitchburg to participate in a walk to raise money for breast cancer research. You must do something when you land or else it would be totally boring, said Walsh. Bullock Charter Inc. has operated a charter flight service at the airport since 1974.