Taking Flight - Airport Experience Simulation

Presented by Riverside Healthcare

Taking Flight - Airport Experience Simulation

Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Greater Kankakee Airport 813 E 4000s Rd Kankakee, Illinois 60901-7110

Schedules and locations may change. Always confirm details with Riverside Healthcare.

Practice a day at the airport, from check-in to takeoff
Taking Flight lets you walk through the whole airport experience without leaving the ground. Practice checking a bag, going through security, talking with a gate agent, and boarding a plane — at your own pace, with people there to help.

Who this event is for
Taking Flight is open to anyone who wants to practice air travel before a real trip. That includes people with physical or developmental disabilities, people living with or recovering from a neurological condition (a condition that affects the brain, spine, or nerves), and anyone who feels uneasy about airports and flying.

What you'll practice
Getting a ticket at the counter
Packing and checking a bag
Going through a security screening
Talking with a gate agent
Boarding and getting seated on a plane

Everyone needs a time slot
Registration is required. Time slots run every 20 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register for the one that works for you and arrive at the hangar a few minutes early.

Register at https://myrhc.net/takingflightevent

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