CHARLOTTE ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — The outpouring of volunteers in the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation has been overwhelming.
Thousands of people from all walks of life stepped up to donate, sort, and distribute supplies on the ground and in the air. Many small airports in our state have become hubs for the gathering and distribution of critical supplies.
How to donate and assist Helene victims and survivors across the Carolinas
These airports are drawing highly skilled volunteers taking to the skies to carry and drop off life-saving goods in hard-hit areas. These citizens are private pilots- flying their aircraft to remote areas in desperate need of supplies. And it’s all possible thanks to general aviation airports that play a vital role in aviation.
They are the backbone of America’s aviation system. While the term general aviation is not well-known outside of the pilot community, it encompasses the most diverse flying activities in the United States. According to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the U.S. is home to nearly 20,000 airports, including tiny airstrips in the middle of nowhere to sprawling hubs like Charlotte…