The San Gabriel Valley Airport in El Monte will once again welcome the public to join pilots and aircraft enthusiasts for a day of high-flying fun next weekend during its annual Open House and Air Fair

The free event will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the airport, 4233 Santa Anita Avenue, according to airport officials.

This year’s event will include special honors for firefighting, police and armed forces aviators, said San Gabriel Valley Association President and Air Fair Committee Chairman Gabe Lopez.

Lopez’s father, WWII and Korean War Veteran Lt. Edward J. Lopez, flew with the famed 365th Fighter-Bomber Group, also known as the Hell Hawks. He will be on-hand signing copies of his book, “Flight of a Hell Hawk: The Autobiography of Edward J. Lopez, WWII Fighter Pilot.”

The event will include aircraft displays, airplane rides, educational displays, food vendors, aviation vendors, flight school meet-and-greets, and aviation clubs, organizers said. A classic car show is also planned.

The San Gabriel Valley Airport was established in 1930. It provides pilot training, police and fire department support, medical transports and educational opportunities.

For more information on the event, contact the airport at 626-448-6129.