Individual Membership Options
Affiliate: $275
For individuals who are actively responsible for managing or administering a public airport or its staff functions. Eligible members must be full-time employees of a public airport or aviation authority and engaged in airport operations, management, or administration as their primary profession.
Effective June 1, 2025, Affiliate dues will increase to $325.
Associate: $325
For individuals who have a professional or business interest in airports and aviation but do not qualify for other membership categories. This includes those working in aviation-related businesses, consulting, or other industry-related fields. Please also see our Corporate Membership options.
Effective June 1, 2025, Associate dues will increase to $375.
Participating: $325
For individuals who are not actively engaged in airport management as a primary occupation but are affiliated with:
- A governmental agency or board involved in airport management or administration,
- A nonprofit organization with a direct interest in airport management, or
- An educational institution focused on airport management.
Effective June 1, 2025, Participating dues will increase to $375.
Military: $150
Individuals serving on active duty in the military, actively employed with the U.S. Department of Defense, veterans, or retired military personnel as defined by the Veterans Benefits Administration Manual and are not employed full-time at a public airport or in the field of civil aviation.

Recently retired?
Retirement doesn't have to be goodbye—stay involved with our community! If you are retired but would like to stay connected to AAAE, contact our Member Services department to have your membership switched to retired status for $150 per year.