2026 info is still being updated - Some info may be inaccurate!
Call the office to verify or email info@alaskaairmen.org
The 2026 Great Alaska Aviation Gathering will take place in Palmer at the Alaska State Fairgrounds and the Palmer Municipal Airport.
The closest lodging can be found in Palmer and Wasilla, but Anchorage is only a 45-minute, scenic drive from the Gathering. Check out Fly-Inn.com for the best fly-in lodging accommodations.
We suggest the following establishments - prices may vary:
RENTAL CARS
- GoNorth Alaska – 1.2 miles from ANC
- 5011 Spenard Rd bldg A, Anchorage, AK 99517
- offering a 10% discounted base daily rate using code: GONAAA
- CLICK HERE or call 907-479-7272 to reserve
PALMER
- Alaska’s Harvest Bed and Breakfast – 3 miles from venue
- 2252 N. Love Drive, Palmer, AK 99645
- Offering a 10% discounted nightly rate
- CLICK HERE or call 907-232-8783 to reserve
- Alaska Backcountry Cottages – 6.5 miles from venue
- 3901 South Lindsey Cir, Palmer, AK, 99645
- 10% discounted nightly rate using promo code: summer
- CLICK HERE or call 907-746-2225 to reserve
- The Pioneer Motel – 1.8 miles from the venue (Waiting to confirm discount for 2026)
- 124 West Arctic Ave, Palmer, AK, 99645
- Offering a 10% discounted nightly rate
- CLICK HERE or call (907)745-3425 to reserve
- Colony Inn & Valley Hotel – 2.1 miles from venue
- 325 E Elmwood Ave, Palmer, AK 99645
- Offering a 5% discounted nightly booking rate, May 2nd and 3rd
- Call (907)745-3425 and mention the Great Alaskan Aviation Gathering to redeem
WASILLA
- Best Western Lake Lucille Inn – 14.9 miles from venue
- 1300 West Lake Lucille Drive, Wasilla AK, 99654
- Offering a 10% discounted nightly rate booking through May 2nd-6th
- CLICK HERE or call 907-373-1776 to reserve
- Grand View Inn – 11 miles from venue
- 2900 East Parks Hwy, Wasilla, AK, 99654
- Offering a nightly rate of $200 + Tax per standard Queen room
- CLICK HERE or call 907-352-1700 to reserve
- Alaska's Select Inn Hotel – 12.4 miles from venue
- 3451 East Palmdale Drive, Wasilla, AK, 99654
- Offering a 10% discounted nightly rate
- CLICK HERE or call 907-357-4768 to reserve
ANCHORAGE
- Courtyard Anchorage Airport - 45 miles from venue
- 4901 Spenard Road Anchorage, AK 99517
- Offering a 15% discounted nightly rate
- CLICK HERE to reserve
- SpringHill Suites Midtown Anchorage - 41 miles from venue
- 3401 A Street Anchorage, AK 99503
- Offering a 15% discounted nightly rate
- CLICK HERE to reserve
- Residence Inn Anchorage Midtown - 42 miles from venue
- 1025 35th Avenue Anchorage, AK 99508
- Offering a 15% discounted nightly rate
- CLICK HERE to reserve
- The Lakefront Anchorage - 45 miles from venue (Waiting to confirm discount for 2026)
- 4800 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99517
- More information coming soon.
- CLICK HERE or call 907-243-2300 to reserve
- Aloft Anchorage - 43 miles from venue
- 310 W 36th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503
- Offering a discounted nightly rate
- CLICK HERE to reserve
CAMPING OR PARKING YOUR RV?
Email operations@alaskaairmen.org to inquire about camping on the fairgrounds. No hookups available.
Palmer Airport Camping Registration: CLICK HERE
The Springer RV & Campground (Booking opens January 1st, 2026)
Located at 16199 East Outer Springer Loop Palmer AK 99645 – 1.75 miles from venue
Springer Campground will be taking reservations January 2026 with large sites and pull throughs including electric, water, and sewer. Ranging from $40-60 a night. CLICK HERE and use code GAAG15 to reserve your spot at a 15% discount, valid from May 1st - May 4th. Contact them HERE or by calling 877-987-2267.
There are RV sites with 20/30/50-amp full hookups. Showers and laundry for $5, free Wi-Fi and dumping with a water fill for $10.
Great Alaskan Holidays
Great Alaskan Holidays is the largest RV rental company, providing comfortable touring and lodging solutions to travelers visiting Alaska from around the world for over 36 years now.
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. CLICK HERE or call 907-248-7777 to reserve.
