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Melbourne Orlando International Airport Will Host Upcoming Space Coast Honor Flight Missions to Washington DC

By  //  May 30, 2025

Each flight takes 50 veterans, 50 guardians and 12 SCHF staff members to Washington, D.C.

Honor flights are organized to recognize and celebrate America’s veterans by flying them to the nation’s capital to visit memorials built in their honor. The experience offers a day of remembrance, camaraderie, and gratitude, often leaving a lifelong impact on the participants. (SCHF image)

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — The Melbourne Airport Authority announced that Space Coast Honor Flight will use Melbourne Orlando International Airport as its departure point for three Honor Flights scheduled for this year.

These charter flights, operated by Allegiant, will have all airport-associated fees waived by Melbourne Orlando International Airport in support of this meaningful initiative.

The flights are set for September 6, October 11, and November 8.

Each flight will transport 50 veterans, 50 guardians, and 12 Space Coast Honor Flight staff members to Washington, D.C., for a one-day trip to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.

Space Coast Honor Flight’s transition to Melbourne Orlando International Airport was formally announced at the meeting by Retired Rear Admiral James Hart, USN, who emphasized the operational improvements this move will bring.

“In the past, each mission was a 24-hour evolution, and by moving to MLB, we expect to reduce that to 18 hours, which will make a positive difference for vets and allow for more local community support,” said Hart.

Honor flights are organized to recognize and celebrate America’s veterans by flying them to the nation’s capital to visit memorials built in their honor.  Each flight will transport 50 veterans, 50 guardians, and 12 Space Coast Honor Flight staff members to Washington, D.C., for a one-day trip to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. (SCHF image)

Honor flights are organized to recognize and celebrate America’s veterans by flying them to the nation’s capital to visit memorials built in their honor.

The experience offers a day of remembrance, camaraderie, and gratitude, often leaving a lifelong impact on the participants.

“It is an honor and distinct pleasure to work with Space Coast Honor Flight,” said Greg Donovan, Executive Director of Melbourne Orlando International Airport.

“This organization is self-funded, and we encourage the community to support this cause.”

Melbourne Airport Authority Board Chairman William Potter expressed appreciation to all involved, saying, “We thank everyone for working so diligently on this important endeavor.”

Honor flights are organized to recognize and celebrate America’s veterans by flying them to the nation’s capital to visit memorials built in their honor.  Each flight will transport 50 veterans, 50 guardians, and 12 Space Coast Honor Flight staff members to Washington, D.C., for a one-day trip to visit the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. (SCHF image)
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