Welcome to the Lauretta Schimmoler Museum Inc. website.
New Airport Terminal under construction for Port Bucyrus
New Terminal Building
Construction has started on the new terminal building for Port Bucyrus – Crawford County Airport (17G). Planned completion is August of 2026.
Old Terminal and Hangar
The old terminal building and hangar will eventually be torn down, once the new terminal construction is completed.
Pancake Fly-in planned for May 23, 2026
Our 3rd Annual May Pancake Fly-in is planned for May 23rd, 2026. This is a pancake breakfast only with no other activities.
Pancake Fly-in planned for September 19, 2026
Our 6th Annual Pancake Fly-In Breakfast is scheduled for September 19, 2026. This will be a landmark event for our community, featuring the dedication of our new airport terminal building, the unveiling of a monument honoring Laurett Schimmoler—our airport founder and a pioneer of aerial nursing and medivac services—and a celebration of America's 250th birthday.
Want of become a part of our activities?
If you want to become more involved in our museum and our activities, please send us your contact information in the area below so we can add you to our email list.
Picture of Port Bucyrus (17G) Dedication on July 31, 1931
