Join the AAA

As an airport member or corporate member of the Australian Airports Association, you’ll join the national voice representing more than 360 airports and aerodromes across the country.

Your membership gives you access to networking opportunities, valuable industry insights, tailored professional development, and exclusive events designed to support growth and innovation.

Whatever your size or focus, being part of the AAA means staying connected, informed, and influential in shaping a safe, sustainable, and successful future for Australian airports.

Key Benefits of membership

Education

Level up your professional skills—anytime, anywhere. AAA members enjoy exclusive discounts on our online education programs, plus course refresher reminders and access to our easy-to-use learning platform. Whether on your phone or desktop, it’s never been simpler to keep your knowledge sharp and your career moving forward.

Events

Connect, learn, and grow with the best in the business. The AAA hosts a vibrant calendar of events for members to share insights and tackle the industry’s biggest challenges. From the National Conference to the Pavements and Lighting Forum, OPSWAP, Retail and Commercial Forum, and State Division Meetings—there’s something for everyone.

AAA Corporate Members Advisory Panel (CMAP)

Shape the future of aviation. AAA corporate members—over 160 organisations strong—are invited to join CMAP, our forum for driving business connections and growing opportunities across the sector. It’s your chance to network with industry leaders, build lasting partnerships, and help propel aviation forward.

Women in airports

Be part of a powerful community. The AAA’s Women in Airports Committee creates spaces for members to connect, build leadership skills, and share their stories. The annual Women in Airports Forum is a standout event—bringing like-minded professionals together for a day of inspiration, practical insights, and career growth.

Policy, committees, and working groups

Your voice matters. Our policy and advocacy team champions the airport sector at every level of government—and we want you alongside us. Join a committee or working group to help shape the projects, policies, and initiatives that will define the future of our airport industry.

Awards

Celebrate excellence across our industry. The AAA National Airport Industry Awards shine a light on the outstanding individuals and teams who keep our airports thriving. Nominate yourself, your peers, or your team—and join us for an unforgettable night of recognition and celebration.

Emerging leaders

Step into the spotlight. The AAA is passionate about supporting the next generation of airport professionals through scholarships, mentoring, and leadership opportunities. Our Emerging Airport Leaders Committee (EALC) offers a powerful platform to connect, learn, and lead early in your career.

Members Lounge

Your member experience, all in one place. The AAA Members Lounge brings together benefits, education, events, networking opportunities and news in a sleek, easy-to-use platform—giving you more ways to connect with peers and stay engaged with the airport industry.

Defence payments and Recreational Aviation Australia

Simplify your operations. Through our exclusive agreement with the Department of Defence, AAA members can streamline payments for Defence landings at their airports. Members also gain access to the Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) portal, making billing for general aviation faster and easier.

Why join the AAA?

For nearly 40 years, the Australian Airports Association (AAA) has been the vital link connecting Australia’s airports, driving collaboration across the aviation sector.

As a catalyst for cooperation, the AAA unites airport members and their diverse partners, working to shape an air transport system that’s not only safe and secure but also environmentally responsible and efficient. This commitment benefits not just Australians, but visitors from around the globe.

As the leading advocate for smart national policies on airport operations, the AAA ensures that passengers, freight, and communities alike can enjoy the full potential of a dynamic, sustainable airport industry. Supported by airports and top-tier industry organizations, the AAA is dedicated to safeguarding the future of our airports.

As a member of the AAA, you have an opportunity to contribute to the future of the aviation industry as well as benefiting from resources, news, professional development, events and networking opportunities.

If you are interested in finding out more or exploring our existing members visit our Airport or Corporate Member Directories.

If you require further information about membership of the AAA, please contact our membership team at membership@airports.asn.au or (02) 6230 1110.

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