On Sunday, September 20, Habitat for Aviation and the Women in Aviation Vermont Chapter celebrated Girls in Aviation Day 2026 with a free, open-hangar event at Franklin County State Airport.
We invited visitors to explore our WOMEN BUILD PLANES hangar, meet our team and women working in aviation, take part in hands-on aviation activities, and get an up-close look at static aircraft displays, opening the door a little wider and letting people of every age see that aviation is a living, local community.
Girls in Aviation Day, an annual global initiative from Women in Aviation International, invites girls ages 8–18 to explore aviation, aerospace, and STEM through hands-on activities and connections with women in the field. Events introduce participants to careers as pilots, mechanics, engineers, and air traffic controllers, helping them imagine their futures and see a place for themselves in aviation.
The free Aviation for Girls app keeps that exploration going year-round with activities, videos, and scholarship information. We hope to see more women and girls next year. Until then, come and visit us during a Sunday build, volunteer, or give.
