Ohio Aviation Association

10/10/2026

All eyes were on OAA member airport Allen County Regional Airport KAOH in Lima today as it hosted Vice President JD Vance and many other elected officials including U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno U.S. Senator Jon Husted Former Ohio House Representative Derek Merrin Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Ohio Senate President Senator Rob McColley Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman Ohio Senator Theresa Gavarone Senator Bill Reineke Senator Susan Manchester Rep. Nick Santucci Rep. Riordan McClain Rep. Josh Williams Rep. Tim Barhorst State Auditor Keith Faber State Treasurer Robert Sprague Jay Edwards for Ohio Treasurer Secretary of State Frank LaRose Ohio Supreme Court Justice Dan Hawkins and many more. I think AOH is going to need a bigger hanger for that aircraft! Anthonio C. Fiore

09/15/2026

Time is running out to register a foursome and sponsor a hole at the 2026 Ohio Aviation Foundation Golf Classic held at the Golf Club of Dublin next Friday, September 25. All proceeds support aviation education and scholarships. Details below and here: https://birdease.com/36563

09/11/2026

Today, the Ohio Aviation Association joins our nation in remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor the memory of those who lost their lives, including passengers, flight crews, first responders, military personnel, and civilians. We also recognize the extraordinary courage and professionalism demonstrated by aviation and emergency response communities during one of the most challenging days in our nation's history.

As we reflect on this solemn anniversary, we are reminded of the strength, resilience, and unity that emerged in the aftermath. Their legacy continues to inspire our commitment to safety, service, and the enduring spirit of America.

Never Forget.

09/07/2026

is the home and future of . The Ohio Aviation Association would like to thank and wish all employees and individuals that work in the aviation industry or with airports a very Happy Labor Day. www.ohioaviation.org Ohio Regional Business Aviation Association AOPA: your freedom to fly

08/20/2026

This week we celebrate Today and every day we celebrate everything

08/07/2026

Love flying up to PCW.........Love flying out to the islands.......... Love Flying !!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, Releases Updated Economic Impact Data for Ohio’s Public Airports - KPCW by the numbers:

TOTAL YEARLY ECONOMIC OUTPUT💸: $97.27 Million for our local and regional economy

JOB SUPPORT: 379 LOCAL direct, indirect, and induced jobs across several industry sectors

PAYROLL IMPACT 💵: $27.87 Million in total annual payroll tied to airport operations and visitor spend

VISITOR SPENDING & TOURISM: $4.6 Million annually into local businesses including hotels, restaurants, marinas, and our awesome regional attractions across the Shores & Islands Ohio region

KPCW brings value to our region as its gateway and THE primer general aviation in Northern !

For more info: https://www.transportation.ohio.gov/travel/aviation/ohio-airport-system-plan

Ottawa County Improvement Corporation
Greater Sandusky Partnership
Griffing Flying Service, Inc.
Liberty Aviation Museum
Tin Goose Diner
ThorSport Racing
Purvis Brothers Aviation
Phillips 66 Aviation
Erie County, Ohio
Ottawa County, Ohio
Port Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce
Ohio Aviation Association
C&S Companies

07/04/2026

OAA has been around since 1965 supporting Ohio aviation and airports, but has helped build in many ways
• The were in 1903 giving us the last 123 years of flight and airport development around the world.
• Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) was established in 1921 and is one of the oldest airports in the world. CLE was home to the first air traffic control tower in the US, which came into operation in 1929. It was also the first airport to operate the first ground-to-air radio control system, which began in 1939. It was the first airport to implement an airfield lighting system in 1930, and the first airport in the US to have direct rail connections.
• Ohio is home of 8 U.S. Presidents and known as the “Mother of Presidents” as well as 4 Vice Presidents including our current Vice President JD Vance.
• from Wapakoneta, Ohio was

06/26/2026

The first services are expected to begin in October.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend—it’s a time to pause, reflect, and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We remember today and always.

04/13/2026

We are sincerely grateful to our sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, legislators, and attendees who joined us for the Ohio Aviation Association Annual Conference held April 6–8, 2026. Your participation, expertise, and support made this year’s conference both meaningful and impactful.

Through your involvement, we advanced important conversations around aviation funding, workforce development, and a wide range of technical and operational aviation issues facing airports and the broader aviation community across Ohio. The quality of dialogue, collaboration, and idea-sharing throughout the conference reinforced the strength and momentum of Ohio’s aviation system.

We appreciate the support for the new Ohio Aviation Foundation Spring Golf Outing (Congratulations to winners!) and our first Ohio Aviation Association Job Fair.

We encourage everyone who attended to complete the post-conference survey. Your feedback is invaluable and will help guide future conference programming and OAA initiatives.

Thank you again for your continued commitment to aviation in Ohio. We look forward to building on this success and hope to see you again at the 2027 Ohio Aviation Conference next year.

A photo recap of the event is on the 2026 Annual Conference homepage. www.ohioaviation.org

With appreciation,

Ohio Aviation Association