Member Benefits & Options
The Southwest Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SWAAAE) represents airport professionals in 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 1947, the purpose of our 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 SWAAAE and help shape the future of airports.
Membership Benefits
- Stay up to date on the latest news and information through SWAAAE.org and regular email alerts.
- Stay connected with your peers and vendors through SWAAAE's membership directory.
- Hone your professional knowledge and skills and network with peers and vendors at SWAAAE conferences.
- Support professionalism and continuing education through the SWAAAE certification and scholarship programs.
- Combine your voice with others to make an impact on important legislation.
- Access to industry resources including airport ACIPs.
- Advance your personal career and the airport industry through challenging and engaging volunteer opportunities. Click here to view the path to getting involved in SWAAAE.
- Click here for a video to learn about additional membership benefits.
Membership Classifications and Dues
Executive: Open to those persons who are gainfully employed full time by an airport and who devote at least fifty percent (50%) of their daily working hours in matters directly related to the management, administration, operation, or maintenance of an airport. $125 annually
Associate: Open to an individual who has an interest in airport management and development of aviation in general or are in the field of aviation by a government agency or serve as an official of an airport governing body but do not meet the minimum qualifications for Executive status. $125 annually
Corporate: Open to either public or private corporations who are engaged in activities relating to the use and promotion of airports or aviation or of products which are used in airport and aviation activities. Individual Membership: $170 annually
Academic: Open to faculty and students engaged in the study of airport management or related field at an accredited university or college with a programmed graduation date within six (6) years of application. Faculty involved in guidance of students through these programs may also qualify for Academic membership. $20 annually
SWAAAE also offers a cost efficient way for more individuals from your organization to participate in the association - Group Memberships!
Airport Group Membership Discount - 10 members
For a flat fee of $620, your organization may enroll up to 10 members, making the cost for each individual to participate significantly lower. We hope the group discount will make the invoicing process easier for those organizations with multiple members. Airports that choose to take advantage of the group discount will receive one invoice for a flat fee of $620.
To participate, click here to complete the online membership application and select Airport Group - 10 Members - $620. Once enrolled in the group discount program, your organization will stay enrolled and receive only an annual flat fee invoice from the Chapter. If you have less than 10 members on your list, enroll new members at any time. Additional members may be added for a rate of $62 per person.
Airport Group Membership Discount - 20 members
For a flat fee of $1,240, your organization may enroll up to 20 members, making the cost for each individual to participate significantly lower. We hope the group discount will make the invoicing process easier for those organizations with multiple members. Airports that choose to take advantage of the group discount will receive one invoice for a flat fee of $1,240.
To participate, click here to complete the online membership application and select Airport Group - 20 Members - $1,240. Once enrolled in the group discount program, your organization will stay enrolled and receive only an annual flat fee invoice from the Chapter. If you have less than 20 members on your list, enroll new members at any time. Additional members may be added for a rate of $62 per person.
To determine how many individuals are members from your organization, feel free to contact us.
Corporate Group Membership Discount
For a flat fee of $430, a Corporate Group Membership extends a Corporate membership to three employees or named members, with one retaining voting rights. Each named member is eligible for membership benefits. If so desired, companies with a Corporate Group membership can apply allotted conference discounts towards non-named members within the company. Additional members may be added for a rate of $140 per person.