Basic ASOS School

April 25-26, 2026 | Buffalo, NY

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About the Course

If you oversee the operations of airports and military airfields, then this training is for you! Get a solid overview of 14 CFR Part 139 requirements and better understand the federal guidelines that affect the way your airport complies with regulations. The Basic ASOS Training is designed for individuals who are relatively new to airport operations, or have not attended a Basic ASOS before and are currently working in airport management, planning or operations.

Join us for a two-day training, led by one of our top instructors, John E. Ostrom, C.M.. Please note, this course is held in conjunction with the 2026 NEC/AAAE International Aviation Snow Symposium, which has a separate registration fees

 

 

Course Agenda

Click below for full agenda. Subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Registration Fees & Deadlines

You acknowledge that in registering for and attending this AAAE event, you agree to adhere to the cancellation policy noted below, AAAE's Duty of Care, and AAAE's Code of Conduct and Terms and Conditions.

2026 REGISTRATION FEES

In U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. Registration fees listed below are for the Basic ASOS School only. The 2026 NEC/AAAE International Aviation Snow Symposium has a separate registration fee.

If you are not seeing the correct pricing appear for your member type, please contact member.services@aaae.org to complete your registration for the event.

  On/Before
March 13, 2026
After
March 13, 2026
All Attendees $615 $715

AAAE accepts registration regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, sex, physical disability and national or ethnic origin. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment and educational services. If you require any special assistance to participate or have special dietary requirements, email aaaemeetings@aaae.org.

Cancellation Policy:

Registrations, cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing. All cancellation requests for registrations received on or before Friday, April 10, 2026, are subject to a $125 cancellation processing fee; approved refunds will be processed after the meeting takes place. There will be no refunds of any kind after this date. Cancellations with outstanding invoices received within two weeks of the start of the conference, will require full payment on the balance due. Refunds will not be provided, and balance dues will not be forgiven for no-shows. Substitutions within the same conference will be accepted without penalties. The difference between member and non-member price will be charged if a non-member replaces a member. Substitutions will be accepted with a written request to AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. The individual substituting for the original registrant is responsible for all financial obligations (balance due; difference in fees due to membership type) associated with that substitution. For all inquiries regarding cancellations, refunds and substitutions, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email AAAEmeetings@aaae.org. By submitting a completed registration form, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the cancellation policy. Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund or credit.

NOTE: AAAE reserves the right to postpone or cancel an event if the number of registrants is insufficient; due to acts of God; or any other reason beyond AAAE’s control. In this event, we will notify all registrants by email and credit the full registration fee towards another AAAE meeting, product or service. However, any costs incurred by the registrant, such as hotel cancellation or airline penalties, are the responsibility of the registrant. Confirmation letters will be emailed to attendees within two weeks of receipt of registration. However, if you have not received a confirmation email two business days prior to the meeting, and you enrolled at least two weeks prior to the meeting, please contact the AAAE Meetings Department at 703.824.0504 or email AAAEmeetings@aaae.org.

Please note failure to receive a confirmation letter before an event will not be grounds for a refund.

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Hotel & Travel

 

Since the Basic ASOS School is being held in conjunction with the International Aviation Snow Symposium, visit the Symposium's webpage for hotel and travel information.

About the Instructor

John E. Ostrom, C.M.

John E. Ostrom, C.M.

In 2024, after 37+ years, John Ostrom retired from the Metropolitan Airports Commission as the Assistant Director, Integrated Operations. Over the course of his career at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), John was responsible for the oversight of a number of MSP’s key Airside Operational programs including wildlife hazard management, runway safety, certification training, technical operations, self-inspection, winter operations and UAS operations. As the Assistant Director, John was Responsible for leading, coordinating and resourcing the successful execution of a comprehensive operating strategy within an Integrated Operations Center (IOC – named “North STAR Center” at MSP) including staffing plans, systems, budget, processes, and services. He was also accountable for establishing organizational alignment and coordination across departments and divisions to ensure effective integration and alignment of systems, data, processes and the development and achievement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all operation functions represented in the North STAR Center in a manner that achieves performance goals.

Contact Information

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Course Information
AAAE Training Department

Registration 
Nikki Kince
703.797.2533