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Derby Day a Winner for Private Aviation
This year's edition of the Kentucky Derby drew a record number of private aircraft to Louisville.
Taxiways at Louisville International Airport were once again used for private jet parking during this year's Kentucky Derby. More than 300 aircraft were on the ground there at post time. (Photo: Atlantic Aviation)
Taxiways at Louisville International Airport were once again used for private jet parking during this year's Kentucky Derby. More than 300 aircraft were on the ground there at post time. (Photo: Atlantic Aviation)

This year’s Kentucky Derby came in as the second-highest attended in the race’s vaunted history, as more than 167,000 guests packed Churchill Downs on May 7 to witness pre-race favorite Nyquist take the 142nd Run for the Roses. For private aviation, the event was a record-setter, according to Atlantic Aviation, the lone FBO at Louisville International Airport-Standiford Field.