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2026 Conference

The Ohio Aviation Association is happy to announce the 2026 Annual Conference dates will be April 6-8, 2026.  theme, From First Flight to Future Skies - Keeping Ohio a Global Aviation Leader.  Register Now!

New Year, New Venue - The OAA Board of Directors have selected the Hilton Downtown Columbus for the conference next year.  We are excited because the new venue presents us with additional opportunities for sponsors, exhibitors and attendees!


Agenda at a glance


Monday, April 6, 2026

  • OAA Pre-Conference Golf Outing - Golf Club of Dublin (8-2p.m.)
  • OAA Welcome Reception - Stories on High Rooftop Restaurant/Bar Overlooking Columbus (5-7p.m.)

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

  • Registration opens at 7a.m.
  • 8a.m. - Opening OAA Annual Business Meeting
  • 9a.m.- Noon - General and Breakout Sessions
  • Noon - 1p.m. - Lunch
  • 1-4p.m.  - General and Breakout Sessions
  • 4-6p.m. - Aviation Career/Job Fair with Sponsors and Exhibitors

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

  • Registration opens at 7a.m.
  • 8a.m. - Opening OAA Annual Business Meeting
  • 9a.m.- Noon - General and Breakout Sessions
  • Noon - 1p.m.- Aviation Scholarship Recipient Award Lunch
  • 1-5p.m.  - General and Breakout Sessions
  • 5p.m. Conference Concludes

RESERVE YOUR HOTEL ROOM 

Click the button below to reserve your room under the OAA negotiated room rate of $189 per night  before they are all gone!  This rate is available for 3 days prior to and 3 days after the conference, so come in early or stay late at a great nightly rate!  


Click here to reserve your room


ENJOY THE VIEW FROM ABOVE

If you plan to join us for the opening welcome reception you'll enjoy views like this of downtown Columbus.  Come start the conference off with networking with other aviation professionals!



PLAY GOLF, RAISE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS 

Start of the 2026 Ohio Aviation Association Annual Conference hitting the links and help raise funds for aviation scholarships.

New this year is a pre-conference golf outing at the Golf Club of Dublin.

Registration is $125/person or $500 per foursome. 

Hole sponsorship is $500/hole. 

Click here to register your foursome and/or sponsor a hole


Free Registration for OAA Student Members to Aviation Career Fair - Chance to Win Airline Gift Cards

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at the Ohio Aviation Association Annual Conference we will be hosting a Aviation Career/Job Fair for aviation students looking for opportunities in the aviation industry.  This event will take place from 4-6p.m. at the Hilton Downtown Columbus.  Admission for students that are OAA members is FREE for this portion of the conference. 

We think meeting your potential future employer is motivation enough to register, but here is another reason to attend our first ever aviation career fair.  We will be raffling off at least three (3) airline gift cards to students in attendance.  You must be present to win - no exceptions.  

Register today and well will see you on April 7!

Click here to become a OAA Student Member (FREE)

Click here to register as a student for FREE to attend the Job Fair

Our Sponsors


BECOME A SPONSOR or EXHIBITOR

Click the button below to become an annual sponsor with year round exposure as well as exhibitor space and complimentary registrations or become an exhibitor only for the conference. 

Do you have an aircraft or simulator to display?  We may have space...

Be sure to check out the different levels of sponsorship below.  Each level includes exhibitor space and complimentary registration for the conference and much more.  Annual sponsorship enhances your brand on the OAA website, in newsletters (like this one) and regional airport events.  The higher level gives your company more runway!

Click here to sponsor or become an exhibitor

Sponsorship options


call for presentation abstracts

Call for Presentation Abstracts - 2026 OAA Annual Conference - April 6-8, 2026

The Ohio Aviation Association invites you to submit a proposal for a session presentation at the upcoming annual conference. Please submit your proposal by completing the information below. Sessions will be 1 hour in length.

Click here to submit a presentation abstract.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 10, 2026 but please submit your presentation abstract as soon as possible so the conference committee can begin its review process. Primary contacts will be notified of proposal status on or before Monday, March 10, 2026.  

If you are looking for ideas on what topic to speak on here is a list of ideas that airport professionals would be interested in hearing about. 

OPERATING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE AIRPORT

  • Airport Safety Inspections
  • Aircraft Accidents
  • Safety During Construction
  • Notice to Airmen
  • Snow and Ice Control
  • Minimum Standards
  • Rules & Regulations
  • Marketing and Business Plans
  • Insurances
  • Emergency and Security Plans
  • Snow Removal Plans
  • Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
  • Aircraft Accidents
  • NOTAMS
  • Environmental Considerations
  • Pavement Maintenance
  • Aircraft Fueling
  • FOD
  • PAPI
  • Lighting

DEVELOPING YOUR AIRPORTS FACILITIES

  • Storm Water Compliance
  • Fueling Systems
  • Lighting and Navaids

STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS

Federal Grants to Airports

  • ACIP
  • Pre application
  • Final application
  • Grant acceptance
  • Reporting Section
  • Compliance Requirements
  • Closeout

State Grants to Airports

  • Direct Grants
  • Matching Grants
  • Other funding
  • Blackcat

AIRPORT DESIGNS

AIRPORT STANDARDS

  • Minimum standards
  • Commercial Services Standards

AIRPORT LEASES

  • Airport Leases
  • Fixed Base Operator Lease
  • Management Agreement
  • Airport Use Agreement
  • Consession Agreement
  • Airport Facilities Lease with Tenant Who is Not a Fixed Base Operator
  • Hanger/Tie-Down Lease
  • Lease of Excess Land for Farming
  • Lease to the City or County for an Off-Airport Site
  • FAA ATC Tower Lease
  • Vending Services Agreement for Furnishing Food Beverages & Tobacco
  • Taxicab or Limousine Stands Agreement
  • Airspace Right-of-Way and Easement
  • Avigation Easement
  • Aerial Applicator Operating Permit
  • Non-Public Aircraft Dispensing/Handling Minimum
  • Standards Permit
  • Resolution Establishing the Rules and Regulations for the        
  • Use Operation and Maintenance of an Airport
  • Through-the-Fence Operations

AIRPORT AND THE COMMUNITY

  • Air Show Operations
  • Developing Community Support
  • How to tell the story of your airport (history, events, value)
  • Engaging with the local community (elected officials,    community groups)
  • Various Airport Groups
  • Website
  • Annual Reports
  • Social Media
  • Airport Gatherings
  • Airport Displays

OHIO REVISED AND ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

  • Section 308 Airport Authorities
  • Section 4561.01 Aeronautics
  • Section 4561. 30 Structures or Objects Near Airports
  • Section 4563.01 Airports
  • Section 4563 .03 Airport Zoning
  • Chapter 5501:1-1 Division of Aviation Administrative Code
  • Airport and Manager Licenses
  • 5010 Airport inspections

PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

  • FAA Studies and Resources (NPIAS, ASSET Study, BasedAircraft.com, and OEAM)
  • ODOT Studies and Resources (State Airport System Plan, ODOT Aviation Website and Pavement Management)
  • Ohio Airspace protection code
  • Master Plans, ALPs and Exhibit A Property Maps
  • Airport Approach Plans (Zoning)
  • Obstruction Removal/Approach Clearing
  • Land Acquisition
  • Environmental Review



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