Honor Flight West Central Florida

Our Mission:

To transport America’s Veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. Priority is given to WWII Veterans, along with those other Veterans who may be terminally ill. Our NO COST mission continues as we fly our Korean, Vietnam and all Veterans on future missions. Departure for this one day trip to Washington, D.C. is from the St. Pete – Clearwater International Airport (PIE).

Honor Flight of West Central Florida – Mandatory Postponement of Honor Flight Trips

Honor Flight of West Central Florida (HFWCF) has received notification of mandatory postponement of our flights from Honor Flight Network due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) concerns. The safety and well-being of our Veterans, guardians and volunteers is our number one priority. We are in the process of notifying all Veterans, guardians and volunteers regarding our spring flights.

HFWCF plans to start flying again in the fall once we receive the all clear from Honor Flight Network. Thank you for your understanding and support.

April Dennis Currie, President
Honor Flight of West Central Florida,Inc.

Mission 41: April 28 – postponed – new date TBD.

Mission 42: June 9 – postponed – new date TBD.

At this time, Honor Flight of West Central Florida has decided to postpone our Saturday’s Honor Flight at Home. Due to concerns about COVID-19 (Coronavirus), we have decided not to risk the safety and well being of our precious Veterans and volunteers.

We will let you know when this event has been rescheduled.

Thanks for your understanding,

Visit Center for Disease Control and Prevention for the information on Coronavirus.

Veterans Applications Process

Thank you for your interest in Honor Flight of West Central Florida. Please be aware of our application process.

Complete and mail in your application.
Once we have received your application, you will go on a waiting list.
When you are selected you will be notified approx. 6 weeks prior to the flight.

Please note: Top priority is given to WWII and terminally ill Veterans.

Sponsorship Program

Honor Flight of West Central Florida is so very grateful to our 2019 Sponsors and have decided to continue our Sponsorship Program in 2020. We are seeking Sponsors for our Spring Flights in 2020, Mission 41 on April 28th and Mission 42 on June 9th at the following sponsorship levels:

Honor Flight Commander $10,000
Honor Flight Leader $6,000
Honor Flight Wingman $3,000

Please visit Sponsor for details.

Honor Flight needs your help.

Our mailbox needs to be filled again. Please help us fill it up with thank you cards, letters and notes for the Veterans.

Mail call is an important part of each Honor Flight Mission. It’s so easy to let our heroes know you appreciate them and all they have done for our country. Show your love and gratitude by helping us fill up our mail call supply.

Deadline is 2 weeks prior to each flight.

Watch this wonderful clip about “Mail Call” from Honor Flight the Movie.

Check out some of the photos from Honor Flight’s Mail Call.

Spread the word to your family and friends, schools, civic and church groups etc. We will be flying 75-80 Veterans per flight, so that’s lots and lots of mail.

Please send to:
Honor Flight of West Central Florida
P.O. Box 55661
St. Petersburg, FL 33732
Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Brochure:

For more information about
Honor Flight of West Central Florida (HFWCF),
click here or on the brochure
to download the tri-fold brochure.