Get Involved, Become a Volunteer!
-Attend the 2026-
Great Alaska Aviation Gathering
May 2nd and 3rd, 2026
-Attend the 2025-
Great Alaska Aviation Gathering
May 3rd and 4th, 2025
Volunteer Registration Opens Spring 2026
Thank you for your help towards preserving Aviation in Alaska!
HAVE FUN while supporting one of the largest Aviation Tradeshows in Northwest America, the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering!
CONSIDER JOINING THE GREAT ALASKA AVIATION GATHERING TEAM AS A VOLUNTEER LEAD!
The Alaska Airmen's Association needs your help to greet guests at the main entrances/shuttle buses, manage our Membership and NextGen Club booth, work with kids on hands-on activities, help set-up/cleanup/parking, AND MORE!
Volunteers will be provided lunch Friday-Monday. Coffee, snacks, and drinks are provided throughout the event in our volunteer-only lounge located at the Alaska State Fairgrounds and the Palmer Municipal Airport.
New volunteers who are able to dedicate 4+ hours will receive one of our exclusive orange volunteer hoodies!
GETTING THERE - VOLUNTEER FAQ
2026 info is still being updated - Some info may be inaccurate!
Call office to Verify or email info@alaskaairmen.org
Registration Opens Spring 2026
Want a more involved role? We are looking for a dedicated and experienced volunteer to join the party!
- Volunteer Coordinator
This positions provide leadership to a team of volunteers and require several planning meetings with the staff in March and April. It's a ton of fun to put on this event and we would love to have your help and expertise to make it great!
If you have questions, please contact the office at 907-245-1251 or info@alaskaairmen.org
Location and Time
Volunteers needed throughout the day from Friday May 1st through Monday May 4th, 2026
2075 Glenn Hwy
Palmer, AK 99645
901 S Airport Rd
Palmer, AK 99645
The 2025 event will be at the Alaska State Fairgrounds and the Palmer Municipal Airport on Saturday, May 3rd from 9 AM until 5 PM and Sunday, May 4th from 10 AM until 5 PM.
HOW TO FLY-IN
Fly into the airport, stay for the day, and fly out!
- Navigate to Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal Airport (PAAQ)
- A Temporary Air Traffic Control tower will be in effect within a 5nm radius of Palmer Airport from 9am-5pm Friday 5/2 -Sunday 5/4.
- Ground crew will be available to direct aircraft to parking.
- Please check all NOTAMs before planning to fly in. Heavy traffic and temporary runway closures should be expected.
Temporary Tower Frequency: 118.95 (2024)
Temporary Ground Control Frequency: 120.20 (2024)
Contact Palmer Flight Service on CTAF: 123.6
CAMP WITH YOUR AIRCRAFT
Reserve a campsite (space is limited, and registration is required). REGISTRATION OPENS IN WINTER 2026
Aircraft camping information:
- FREE
- Pre-registration is required
- Tie-down anchors will be provided but you must bring your own rope.
- The camping surface is asphalt.
- 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 5 PM. There are no shuttles on Friday
Register for the Show and Shine and fly into the Fairgrounds.
Click on Show and Shine in the ACTIVITES section below to see details.
If you are interested in more information, please email the office at info@alaskaairmen.org or call 907-245-1251