celebrate Alaska aviation!
The first weekend in May every year, Alaskans gather to celebrate aviation and plan for the upcoming flying season by attending the largest free aviation event in the nation!
About Event
Welcome to the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering!
Each year, the Alaska Airmen’s Association hosts Alaska’s largest aviation event, bringing together aviation enthusiasts, industry leaders, and pilots from across the country. This premier gathering celebrates Alaska’s vital aviation presence and the unique role aviation plays in the state. Whether you're a seasoned aviator, an aspiring pilot, or simply captivated by flight, the event offers an exciting lineup of exhibits, aircraft displays, educational seminars, and networking opportunities.
Join us for a weekend of innovation, exploration, and inspiration as we showcase the best of aviation in Alaska and beyond!
Schedule of Events
Saturday
May 3rd, 2025
TIME |
EVENT |
| 9:00 | FAIRGROUNDS AND AIRPORT OPEN TO PUBLIC (WELCOME!) |
| SHOW AND SHINE AIRCRAFT ARRIVE (PLAZA) | |
| 10:00 | SHOW AND SHINE PUBLIC VOTING @10:00-14:00 (PLAZA) |
| ★ LEARN TO FLY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED | |
| 11:00 | ★ THE ALASKAN AVIATION INSURANCE MARKET |
| 12:00 | ★ TOP ADVOCACY ISSUES FACING ALASKA |
| 13:00 | ★ AOPA PILOT TOWN HALL PRESENTATION |
| 14:00 | ALASKA AIRMEN ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP-AWARD PRESENTATIONS (PLAZA) |
| ★ NWS ALASKA AVIATION WEATHER WEBSITES FOR PILOTS AND NON-PILOTS (14:00 - 14:20) | |
| ★ SURVIVING THE UNEXPECTED - THE HUMAN FACTORS OF A MIDAIR COLLISION (14:30 - 15:30) | |
| 15:00 | SHOW AND SHINE AWARDS (PURPLE LAWN) |
| 16:00 to 17:00 | Water Bombing , STOL Demo, & Skydiving |
| ★ = Seminars
Airport events at 4:00pm on Saturday if weather permits. If not events will be then moved to 12 pm on Sunday. |
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Sunday
May 4th, 2025
TIME |
EVENT |
| 8:00 TO 10:50 | ★ AOPA RUSTY PILOT SEMINAR (HOSKINS HALL) *REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Fill out form here* |
| 10:00 | FAIRGROUNDS AND AIRPORT OPEN TO PUBLIC (WELCOME!) |
| 11:00 | ★ FOREFLIGHT WORKSHOP – PRO TIPS FOR FLIGHT PLANNING |
| 12:00 | ★ BUILDING YOUR OWN AIRPLANE - FROM BLUEPRINT TO FLIGHT |
| 13:00 | ★ FLOAT-PLANE SAFETY PANEL |
| 14:00 | ★ PEOPLE AND PASSION - THE RAF WAY |
| 15:00 | ★ THE ROUND-THE-WORLD FLIGHT TO END POLIO |
| 16:00 | AIRCRAFT RAFFLE PRIZE DRAWING! (PLAZA) |
| ★ = Seminars | |
The Alaska Airmen partner with the Alaska Aviation Safety Foundation to host a full weekend of free educational seminars for the public. Be part of a safer, better educated flying community by participating in this event.
***times are subject to change, please check back again later for more updates***
