Location and Time

Volunteers needed throughout the day from Thursday May 2 through Monday May 6, 2024

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 2024 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).
2. Read the camping information below.

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

Check back here in Spring of 2024 for details.

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 2024**

Aircraft camping information

• FREE
• Pre-registration is required
• You must bring your own tie-down rope.  Anchors will be provided.
• 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 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 2025 for more discount details and information!