Event Info
Welcome to the Cane River Aviation Rendezvous. We have lots of aviation events and activities in store for you amid the backdrop of a wonderful historic town just a short bounce from the airport.
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Location
Natchitoches is located in northwest Louisiana on Interstate 49, just 65 miles south of Shreveport and 45 miles northwest of Alexandria. These three cities comprises a population of more than 460,000. The city of Natchitoches, most often referred to as a town because of its picturesque small town feel, is situated along the Cane and Red Rivers. The town’s residents enjoy a first-class regional airport, wonderful recreational areas including Sibley Lake, the Cane and Red Rivers, the Kistachie National Forest, and historical Plantations, not to mention great food and Southern hospitality. See About Natchitoches for more information. Need a map?
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Warbirds
The Rendezvous brings together one of the South Central’s best collection of authentic warbirds including large bombers, popular trainers like the T6 and many others from WWII.
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Vintage Aircraft
Recreation and commercial flying dates back as earlier as the Wright Brothers. Vintage aircraft attending the Rendezvous’ is a testament to the fascination of flight.
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Public Fly-in
If you’re planning on attending the Rendezvous by air, we encourage you to reserve your ramp space or weekend tiedown in advance because they’ll go fast.
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Lodging
If you’re visiting Natchitoches for the first time, plan on staying for the entire weekend. Enjoy the timeless splendor and romance only this quaint town can offer.
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Public Attendance
Event parking is at the County Fair Grounds adjacent to the airport. Follow the signs bringing you to the fair grounds parking area.
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Shuttle Transportation
Free shuttles run between Front Street and the airport. Just look for signs posted along Front Street for shuttle pick-up locations.
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Car Rentals
Contact Elliot Quidroz at Enterprise Car Rental to have your car waiting at the FBO when you arrive. Call 318.352.5400 or email Elliot Quidroz.
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To find where the city of Natchitoches (pronounced "Nack-a-dish") is located in Louisiana, click on 
A well-deserved thanks to Larry Cooper, airport manager, and his crew for all the hard work involved in putting on this event. We also want to thank Debbie Tebbetts for her great job organizing the Kid's Hangar. And a special thank you to the City of Natchitoches and Parish Tourist Commission for all their assistance. 
We'd also like to thank Brian Callia of BND Hobbies and Tom Burkheimer and the Demons Remote Control Club for an awesome job decorating the Hangar Dance with the cargo parachute and RC planes. 
