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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.

To learn more about the special events at our airport, call us at 217-234-7120 or visit 432 Airport Rd.
SIU Motorcycle Rider Program Calendar 2024
Halloween event flyer, Trunk or Treat Fly-in with pumpkins, bats, a witch hat, an airplane, and ghosts at 432 Airport Road, Mattoon, IL.

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.

Handicapped parking is available. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. The fireworks show will begin at dusk.

No personal fireworks and no pets allowed. Food Vendors onsite.

Shuttles available from Mattoon Mall and Charleston O'Brien Stadium.

Map provided by Mattoon Tourism Dept.


Welcome young eagles free flights for youths 8 to 17

Young Eagles Program

2026 Schedule 

www.eaachapters.org


Promotional graphic 2026 MTO Rally dates, Young Eagles free flights 8-17, Illinois EAA Chapter 29, May, August, October dates.

Event Gallery

Take a look at images from some of our past events. There's always something happening at Coles County Memorial Airport!