FREE ADMISSION - Since 1998 the Alaska Airmen's Association has kept the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering FREE for all attendees! We believe our event is important for all to attend and are happy to provide connections through our aviation family. Thank you to all our donors, members, and sponsors for helping us to keep this event free!

Location and Time

The 2023 event will be at the Alaska State Fairgrounds and the Palmer Municipal Airport on Saturday, May 6th from 9 AM until 5 PM and Sunday, May 7th from 10 AM until 5 PM.

Alaska State Fairgrounds

2075 Glenn Hwy

Palmer, AK 99645

Palmer Municipal Airport

901 S Airport Rd

Palmer, AK 99645

HOW TO FLY-IN

Fly into the airport, stay for the day, and fly out.

1. Navigate to Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ)
2. Check back here in Spring 2023 for Temporary Air Traffic Control details and landing procedures.

Fly into the airport, camp for FREE Friday and/or Saturday night, and fly out Sunday.

1. Reserve a campsite (space is limited, registration is required, FREE).**REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SPRING 2023**
2. Read the camping information below.

Register for the Show and Shine and fly into the Fairgrounds.

Check back here in Spring of 2023 for details.   See info on the 2022 Show and Shine here.

CAMP WITH YOUR AIRCRAFT

Fly into the airport, camp Friday and/or Saturday night, and fly out Sunday.

1. Reserve a campsite (space is limited, and registration is required). **REGISTRATION WILL OPEN SPRING 2023**

Aircraft camping information

• FREE
• 25 aircraft spots available
• Pre-registration is required (button above)
• You must bring your own tie-down rope and anchor system. You will not be allowed to camp without tie-downs and anchors. Anchor examples can be found here.
• The camping surface is dirt and grass.
• One week before the event we will notify campers to determine if the weather will allow camping.
• Campfires are authorized in provided, fire-marshal-approved pits only. Bring your own firewood.
• Pets are not allowed. 
• A dumpster is available on-site.
• Port-o-potties provided (no restrooms)
• No access to water.
• Shuttles into Palmer and the Fairgrounds run throughout the day Saturday and Sunday until 6 PM. There are no shuttles on Friday

Finding Lodging for the Gathering!

The Great Alaska Aviation Gathering will take place in Palmer at the Alaska State Fairgrounds and the Palmer Municipal Airport this year.

The closest lodging can be found in Palmer and Wasilla, but Anchorage is only a 45-minute, scenic drive from the event.

Suggested Lodging and RV rentals

Check back in spring of 2023 for more discount details and information! We suggest the following establishments (prices may vary):

B&B's

There are several options through Airbnb and Virbo available this year!

Palmer

• Alaska's Harvest B&B - $149-209/ night -3 miles from venue
  • 2252 N. Love Drive, Palmer, AK 99645  907-232-8783
  • Offering a 10% discount to 2023 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering exhibitors
  • Contact Alyssa at 907-245-1251 Opt #2 for the discount code

• Alaska Back Country Cottages - $208.99 per night - 6.5 miles from venue
  • 3901 South Lindsey Cir, Palmer, AK, 99645
  • CLICK HERE to reserve
• The Pioneer Motel - $110.99 per night - 1.8 miles from venue
  • 124 West Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645
  • CLICK HERE to reserve
• The Colony Inn Hotel - $101.52 per night - 2.1 miles from venue
  • 325 E Elmwood Ave, Palmer, AK 99645
  • 907-745-3330

Wasilla

• Best Western lake Lucille Inn - Get 10% off the per night rate - 14.9 miles from venue
  • 1300 West Lake Lucille Drive, Wasilla AK, 99654
  • CLICK HERE to reserve

• Grand View Inn – $120.00-145.00 per night – 11.0 miles from venue
  • 2900 East Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK, 99654
  • Call (907) 352-1700 to reserve using rate "Great Alaska Aviation Gathering"

• Alaska Select Inn Wasilla – Get 10% off the per night rate – 12.4 miles from venue
  • 3451 East Palmdale Drive, Wasilla, AK, 99654
  • CLICK HERE to reserve

Anchorage

• Courtyard Anchorage Airport - $159 per night - 45 miles from venue
  • 4901 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK 99517
  • CLICK HERE to reserve

• SpringHill Suites Midtown Anchorage - $169 per night - 41 miles from venue
  • 3401 A Street Anchorage, AK 99503
  • CLICK HERE to reserve

• The Lakefront Anchorage - $179 + 12% bed tax per night - 45 miles from venue
  • 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
  • CLICK HERE to reserve or call (907) 243-2300 and mention Alaska Airmen's Association

• Aloft Anchorage - $159 per night - 43 miles from venue.
  • 310 W 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503
  • CLICK HERE to reserve or call +1 907-273-3000

Camping or Parking your RV?

Paradise Alaska RV park

Paradise Alaska opens May of 2023 with large sites and pull throughs including electric, water, and sewer. 

Please call (907)775-6359 or (907)775-6360 ahead of time to confirm availability and reserve a spot.

There are RV sites with 20/30/50 amp full hookups. Showers and laundry for $5, free wifi and dumping with a water fill for $10.

If you have any other questions, feel free to contact Paradise RV Park at (907)775-6359 or (907)775-6360 or chat with them through their website. HOME | rvpark (paradisealaskarv.wixsite.com).

Great Alaskan Holidays

Great Alaskan Holidays would like to welcome you to this year’s annual Alaska Airmen’s Association Show. They are Alaska’s largest RV rental company, providing comfortable touring and lodging solutions to travelers visiting Alaska from around the world for over 36 years now.

All rentals must begin no earlier than May 1, 2023 and completed no later than May 23, 2023.  Park it at the show and live in it.  Travel through Alaska before the event or extend your stay to take full advantage of an opportunity you may never have again…..tour Alaska in the safety, privacy, and comfort of your own RV rental.