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Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives

The Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives was originally formed in 1947 as the California Association of Airport Executives (CAAE), the organization has expanded over the years and in 1979 became the Southwest Chapter of the nationwide American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). Currently, the Chapter represents Arizona, Nevada, California, Hawaii, American Trust Islands in the South Pacific, the Baja Norte/Sur - Sonora regions of Mexico, and the countries of Australia and New Zealand. Since its founding, the purpose of the organization has been to bring together all persons representing public use airports as well as persons interested in and working for the benefit of aviation.


Join Us for the next SWAAAE Coffee Break
thursday, March 16
2:00 - 2:30 pm (PT)/3:00 - 3:30 pm (Arizona Time)
Register here

77th Annual SWAAAE Summer Conference

Sunday, July 23 - Wednesday, July 26 | PHOENIX, ARIZONA
Book your room now

Upcoming events



Featured Member

Courtney Johnson, C.A.E., C.M.










Director of Airports
County of San Luis Obispo

When did you join SWAAAE and what motivated you to do so?

I joined SWAAAE in 2014, to establish a network focused on connecting and supporting women executive leaders in the aviation Industry. I wanted to align females within our industry—to shatter the glass ceiling and raise up all women.

Click here to read more about Courtney!

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Featured Airport

San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport

San Luis Obispo, CA



San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) is a bustling small airport on the central coast of California. Nestled between the beach, farmland, and award-winning wineries, SBP has served the San Luis Obispo community since 1939, opening a brand-new terminal in 2017.

Click here to read more about San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.

Please click here to find out how your airport can be featured.

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