Why Join

Events

Awards

Education

Board

Aviation Links

Founded in 1909, the Aero Club of Washington is a professional organization of individuals interested in the promotion of aviation and aerospace issues. The Club organizes many networking opportunities throughout the year, sponsor major industry awards and administer educational programs through its Foundation. For more information about our organization and its history, visit the About Aero Club page.

Throughout the year, the Aero Club of Washington hosts many events at which key Washington, DC aviation and aerospace community members gather. The highlight of each year is the Aero Club’s Wright Memorial Dinner, one of American aviation's premiere events, held every December. The group also holds monthly networking luncheons featuring noteworthy speakers and honors industry leaders with its awards. To learn about upcoming Aero Club events, awards, or past award winners, visit the Events and Awards pages.

The Aero Club Foundation sponsors educational initiatives for students and interns seeking careers in aviation. For details, visit the Education section.

New, current, and former members may join/renew at any time during the year.