A radar system will begin operating at the Chandler Municipal Airport today, offering air traffic controllers a perspective they did not have before while guiding planes by sight only.

Chandler officials expect the city’s airport to generate $88 million a year for the local economy by 2025 — and an additional $17 million just by extending a runway to better accommodate corporate jets.

Famous aircraft from World War II, including the B-17 bomber “Sentimental Journey,” will be on display for tours and rides. The event, part of Chandler’s centennial celebration, features planes used to train flying cadets out of Mesa’s Falcon Field and is expected to draw thousands.

The Chandler City Council is faced with weighing conflicting advice about whether to join the Williams Gateway Airport Authority.

The Chandler City Council is faced with weighing conflicting advice about whether to join the Williams Gateway Airport Authority.

Chandler is turning to residents and pilots to help better track noise at its airport and reduce complaints about noisy aircraft.

Row after row of stucco and red-tiled homes popping up in south Chandler may put new demands on the Chandler Municipal Airport, which once enjoyed stretches of empty space and a few farm homes as its only neighbors.

Chandler is asking residents to approve $451 million in bond issue projects May 15 — more than any bond issue election in the city’s history.

It may be tucked back into a still mostly rural area of Chandler, but this little airport - by Phoenix Sky Harbor International standards, at least - is a large driver of the city's economy.

Four of the Commemorative Air Force Arizona Wing’s most famous aircraft from World War II will converge on south Chandler this month when Chandler Airport Dayz makes its return.

People will get the chance to take flight tours in a B-17 Flying Fortress and participate in other events to honor America's war veterans at the Chandler Municipal Airport this weekend.

For years, Chandler city and business leaders have dreamed of turning their nearly 50-yearold airport into a thriving employment center.

For years, Chandler city and business leaders have dreamed of turning their nearly 50-yearold airport into a thriving employment center.