Renner Field was a significant site for early aviation in South Dakota, and this historical marker lets us in on some pieces of that history:

• Harold W. Tennant was a key figure in establishing flight instruction.
• Nellie Wilhite was the first licensed female pilot in South Dakota.
• Dakota Airlines was the first full-scale flight facility in Sioux Falls.
• Renner Field hosted air shows and airplane races until 1935.

Come along to hear about the establishment of Dakota Airlines, the challenges faced in early aviation, and sneak peek at the groundbreaking achievements of Wilhite as South Dakota's first licensed female pilot.

SDEA Journal - Google Books

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Aviation in Sioux Falls was pioneered by Harry Tennant Jr.until crash

South Dakota's First Century of Flight - Google Books

Throwback Thursday: Renner Air Field