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General Information
| Hotel Information |
The Marriott Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile is located within walking distance of numerous attractions. Reservations may be made in late January/early February when conference registration begins. |
| Meals |
Meals that are included with the registration fee cannot be guaranteed when registration is made after July 15, because of our committments with the hotel. |
| Transportation |
Flying Your Aircraft
Flying your aircraft to The 99s 2009 International Conference in downtown Chicago couldn’t be easier. Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ), a friendly Illinois general aviation airport, has literally put out the welcome mat for The 99s in the form of a beautiful new 99s compass rose. Lansing is a non-towered airport located south of Chicago outside of the city’s complex airspace and can accommodate everything from the lightest aircraft to corporate jets on its north/south and east/west runways. Tiedowns will be provided . The recommended FBO on the field is Associated Air Activities.
Also, both Associated Air and Sun Aero Helicopters can provide sightseeing flights in the Chicago area,
advance reservation requested. Anyone flying or driving in should contact Cynthis Madsen to reserve a parking spot at Lansing. It has a rich aviation history in the Chicago area dating back to the 1920s when Henry Ford, Charles Lindbergh and Wiley Post used the field to promote aviation in the United States. Lansing Airport is home to the historic Ford hangar, the Great Lakes Wing of the Commemorative Air Force and its C-47 Black Sparrow, as well as a Veterans Memorial and Shannon’s Landing, an Irish pub with great runway views. Lansing Airport has been designated as the official general aviation airport of arrival for 99s; a welcome and transportation to the Conference hotel will be available.
If you prefer a controlled airport with more approaches, other airports in the Chicago area that accept general aviation traffic are Midway International Airport (KMDW), Chicago Executive Airport (KPWK), and DuPage Airport (KDPA).
Commercial Travel
In addition to Midway Airport mentioned above, Chicago is served by O’Hare International Airport (KORD), one of the world’s busiest. Transport to downtown Chicago is available by taxi, train, bus or rental car.
Downtown Chicago is also accessible by Amtrak trains arriving from many U.S. locations.
Auto, Camper or Motor Home
You can drive to the Conference hotel, of course; but if you do not want to drive into downtown Chicago, Lansing Airport has offered 99s a secure area of the airport free of charge to park their cars during the Conference week. In addition, the airport will allow limited parking for campers and motor homes. If you are planning to camp during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin after the Conference, this is a perfect place to park safely while you are in Chicago.
Please contact Cynthia Madsen of the Chicago Area Chapter 99s promptly at parking@ncs99s.org to reserve a parking slot. Tell her what type of vehicle you would like to park -- a car, truck, camper or motor home.
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| Local Weather Considerations |
Mid-summer in Chicago |
| Private Plane tie-downs. |
More information will be available soon for Lansing Airport. |
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If your plans change, please call - or
email reg@ncs99s.org |
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