High Flight Memorial
May their contributions stay in view.
Learn about Greenville Downtown Airport’s High Flight Memorial and the aviation community it honors.
Greenville Downtown Airport
Located at GMU’s Piper Lane observation area, the High Flight Memorial recognizes people whose lives and work had a meaningful impact on aviation and Greenville Downtown Airport.
Remembered at GMU
Established by John Ellenberg, the memorial honors deceased people of good character whose aviation contribution significantly affected GMU. The supplied records contain conflicting roster totals, so the site does not publish a definitive count until the airport confirms the official list.
Nomination criteria supplied by the airport
- The nominee must be deceased, of good character and connected to GMU’s aviation history.
- The contribution should go beyond ordinary vocational or political duties, with the GMU contribution considered first.
- Supporting documentation and confirmation from at least two additional people are required.
- A written nomination is limited to 1,000 words and should include a high-resolution photo and nominator contact details.
- Approved nominators are advised of plaque purchase and installation costs.
Need airport information?Call the Greenville Airport Commission at (864) 242-4777.