Operation Skyhook

May 21 – 25, 2026

Grider Field Airport (PBF)

“Home of the Black Pilots of America”

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

FEATURING: National Fly-In Competition, Aircraft Static Displays, FAA Seminars, Youth Airplane Rides, Hospitality, Friday Night Fish Fry, Saturday Night Buffet, Sunday Banquet, Top Gun Awards & More…

2026 Skyhook Guest Registration Fees

Registration includes: Local Transportation, Hospitality Suite, Friday Night Fish Fry, Saturday Night Dinner Buffet, and Sunday Night Banquet.

Guest: $235

Students under 19 years old: $85

Late Registration price increases to $310 on May 15, 2026

Registration Form

We’re excited to have you join this year’s Skyhook Fly-In, happening May 21–25, 2026, at Grider Field Airport (PBF), Pine Bluff, Arkansas — Home of the Black Pilots of America.

Register Online (Preferred)

Click here to submit Registration Form

Register by Mail

Step 1: Click here to print out 2026 form & complete it

Step 2: Mail your Skyhook registration  to: Black Pilots of America, P.O. Box 302, Raymore, MO 64083

Contact: David Toliver – Phone: 816-721-9531 |Treasurer@BPApilots.org

Hotel Arrangements

Holiday Inn Express Pine Bluff (an IHG Hotel)

2903 Pines Mall DrivePine Bluff, AR 71601

Front desk: (870) 534-1810

DEADLINE MAY 1, 2026 (or when they run out of rooms)

Please Note the Following:

NOTE: Reserve your car rental with Enterprise Car Rental well in advance. High volume may cause challenges with getting enough cars in the area. Costco cardholders are eligible for a car rental discount.

Contact Enterprise Rental Car at (870) 534-7766

Address: 2217 S Olive St, Pine Bluff, AR  71601

IMPORTANT NOTE: Doug Hale, Airport Manager, has advised that Enterprise Car Rental WILL NOT deliver vehicles to the airport unless the person renting the vehicle is an Emerald Club member AND secures the vehicle with a credit card.

PLEASE take care of your Emerald Club membership BEFORE traveling to Pine Bluff and CONFIRM your status with Enterprise.