Wyldebyrd Art: From the Captain’s Hands to Yours
Crafted with passion and precision by airline Captain Lance Lockhart, Wyldebyrd Art brings aviation history into your hands. Each piece—whether a luggage tag, dining table, or custom décor—is a conversation starter, perfect for aviation enthusiasts, travelers, and airline professionals alike. Found in homes, offices, and airports across the country, Wyldebyrd Art turns retired aircraft parts into lasting memories.
Named after Captain Lockhart’s sons, Lucas Wylde and Judah Byrd, Wyldebyrd Art is more than just craftsmanship—it’s a legacy.
Meet the Artist: Captain Lance Lockhart
Lance Lockhart isn’t just an airline captain—he’s an aviation artist. The only airline captain in the U.S. repurposing decommissioned aircraft into art, he has built strong connections with aviation boneyards and aircraft parts specialists, securing exclusive access to sought-after retired planes. From there, he brings history back to life in his Mesa, Arizona, workshop, transforming these materials into striking pieces of functional art.
With over 30 years of flying experience, Lance’s aviation journey began in Northern Ontario, Canada, flying a Cessna 180 and DHC-2 Beaver for his family’s charter airline. Today, when he’s not piloting a Boeing 737, he’s at home in Mesa with his wife, Jamie, and their sons, Judah Byrd and Lucas Wylde—continuing to blend flight, craftsmanship, and creativity into every piece he creates.
