Historic Photos
Airport History
A large amount of gratitude goes to the former-owner of Lake Ridge Aero Park and his partners. Winston Smith, better known as Randy, is a retired Captain with Piedmont / US Airways / SAS Institute, and as a teenager, took flying lessons at the field with Odell Wilkins.
We thank you for your impact on Aviation, Lake Ridge Aero Park and your Friendship,
Daniel Rovegno and Paul Rovegno II
1945 - 1954 Farris / Bryan Field
Dan Bryan 1948
1955 - 1965 Wilkins Field
Aeronca Champ
Wilkins Field
J-3 owned by Odell Wilkins
J-3 owned by Hubert Pennington
Odell Wilkins with his aircraft
125 HP Piper Tri-Pacer
Fairchild PT-19
Swift based at the airport
1966- 1976 Durham Skypark
Woody Woodall operated the airfield for 10 years as Durham Skypark.
Woody Woodall
1976-2020 History. *Work In Progress*
2020- Current Lake Ridge Aero Park
Summer Fly In July of 2021
Summer Fly In July of 2021
Marcus Smith flying the Dream Flights Stearman
Lake Ridge Aero Park
Lake Ridge Aero Park
Marcus Smith and his J3 Cub