Sod was turned today for construction of the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum and Learning Centre at the Saskatoon Airport.

When completed, the museum will feature numerous displays of vintage and historical significance to aviation in the province.

Saskatoon is where the first aircraft flight in Saskatchewan took place, 104 years ago.

The Saskatchewan Aviation Historical Society has been a driving force behind the museum project, with all funds raised to date coming from the private sector.

The museum will be located just south of the existing SIIT/Saskatchewan Polytechnic Hangar, on airport land donated in a lease agreement.

It's expected to open in the spring of 2016.