Special Events
Motorcycle Rider Classes and Special Events
The 2026 Course Schedule will be released soon.
Southern IL Univ. will hold the Motorcycle Rider Program at the CCMA from April - Oct. Available courses are Basic Rider, Basic Rider 2 and Advanced Rider. Please call
1-800/642-9589 to see if you qualify for Basic Rider 2 or Advanced Rider courses. To register online visit
mrp.siu.edu
Register for classes early as classes fill up quickly. Call at 1-800-642-9589 or visit their website for more information.
Other Activities Scheduled at Our Airport
For additional information about the special events in our area, please check out Mattoon Tourism and Charleston Tourism.
July 4th Open House and Fireworks Display.
Gates Open at 5:00 PM - FREE ADMISSION. FREE PARKING
Handicapped parking is available by the terminal building.
Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
The fireworks show will begin at dusk.
No personal fireworks and no pets allowed.
Food vendors on-site.
Shuttles available from
Mattoon Mall and Mattoon High School
Charleston - O'Brien Stadium and Jefferson Elementary
A handicap shuttle will service all 4 locations.
Map provided by Mattoon Tourism Dept.
T6 Performance 8 PM
Extra Performance 8:15 PM
Warbird Thunder Performance 8:30 PM
Drone Show 9 PM
Fireworks 9:15 PM
Young Eagles Program
2026 Schedule
www.eaachapters.org
Event Gallery
Take a look at images from some of our past events. There's always something happening at Coles County Memorial Airport!
