Airside Operations & Safety
The track is geared toward all airport operations and safety professionals who work on a daily basis to ensure a safe operating environment for the traveling public. Sessions will focus on the ongoing implementation of the FAA’s requirements on safety management systems (SMS); lessons learned from recent runway safety events, operational disruptions, and high-profile, safety accidents and incidents; the use of innovative technologies to enhance safety; construction safety; effective management of irregular operations; and more.
Advanced Airport Planning
We are living in a unique time in aviation history, with emerging entrants like electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and other innovative technologies creating new opportunities and challenges for airports. This track is targeted at airport planners focused on preparing for the next generation of operations at your facilities. Sessions will focus on airside innovation; smart landside at airports; drone security; how artificial intelligence and analytics may improve efficiencies; maintaining legacy systems while planning for the future; and more.
Emergency Management
The track is targeted at emergency management personnel who manage unexpected events at airports across the country. We have a great lineup of sessions that will focus on the planning and preparation for large-scale events in 2026, such as the World Cup; improving your organization’s response to any emergency situation; examining case studies and airport response efforts to major airside, terminal, and landside events from the past year; understanding the role of airport emergency managers; integrating new technologies into your airports’ operations center; and more.
Geospatial Technologies
The track is perfect for airport professionals that regularly work with specialized technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Hear from experts who will discuss case studies and the hottest topics and trends facing the airport geospatial community, including different use cases for airport GIS; data governance, maintenance, and management; leveraging LiDAR and drones for data collection and other applications; using geospatial infrastructure for smarter capital delivery; and more.
Hotel Accommodations
Rooms are being held at the Omni Oklahoma City, 100 W. Oklahoma City Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73109. All attendees will will receive a special rate of $229 per single/double room, plus applicable tax. The last day to receive this discounted rate is Monday, August 3. Rooms may sell out before this date, so make your reservations today!
All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. Any guaranteed reservation that is cancelled less than seventy-two (72) hours prior to arrival will be subject to one (1) night guestroom plus tax cancellation fee.
Transportation
The Omni Oklahoma City is located 9 miles from Will Rogers International Airport and the ride takes approximately 15 minutes. Alternatively, Transportation Network Companies (TNC) Uber and Lyft do operate at the airport and may be less expensive. Get more information on ground transportation at OKC.
Air Travel
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have been selected as the official air carriers for this meeting.
United Airlines has been selected as one of the official air carriers for this meeting. You may book online via www.united.com and enter the Offer Code ZRCE214197 in the Offer Code box or call United Reservations Meetings Desk at 800.426.1122 and provide the Z Code ZRCE and Agreement Code 214197. For all tickets issued through United Meetings Reservations Desk, there will be a $25 per ticket service fee collected. This fee is subject to change without notice. Such service fee is nonrefundable and applies to all itineraries, one-way or round-trip. Black-out dates apply.
Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for American Association of Airport Executives. Click here to book your flights. You may also call Delta Meeting Network® at 1.800.328.1111* Monday–Friday, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (CT) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY4AV.
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
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About Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City blends big-city energy with a friendly, laid-back vibe—perfect for a conference getaway. Highlights include:
- Bricktown Entertainment District – Canals, dining, and lively nightlife
- Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum – A moving tribute to history
- Myriad Botanical Gardens – Beautifully landscaped gardens and walking paths
- Oklahoma City Museum of Art – Home to stunning art collections and special exhibits
- Civic Center Music Hall – Broadway shows, concerts, and performing arts events
- The Paseo Arts District – Local galleries, boutique shops, and a vibrant arts scene
- Scissortail Park – Urban green space with trails, gardens, and year-round events
Enter the Airport Map Contest: Submissions Due August 24
We invite members from the geospatial aviation community to submit a map that explains an idea, problem, or solution using cutting-edge data visualization methods and geospatial technology. The subject matter must be aviation-focused, but the style and choice of platform/tools are entirely up to you.
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This exciting event will bring together airport industry leaders to
examine a variety of topics surrounding airport operations and technologies. Educational tracks will cover geospatial technologies, emergency management, UAS, Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), airside operations, runway safety, emerging technologies, and more.
