The Australian Airports Association (AAA) has been connecting Australian airports for nearly 40 years.

The AAA facilitates co-operation among airport members and their many and varied partners in Australian aviation, whilst contributing to an air transport system that is safe, secure, environmentally responsible and efficient for the benefit of all Australians and visitors.

The AAA is the leading advocate for appropriate national policy relating to airport activities, to ensure regular transport passengers, freight, and the community enjoy the full benefits of a progressive and sustainable airport industry. With the support of airports and the industry’s leading organisations the AAA will continue working to secure the future of our airports.

The AAA is the national voice that represents the interests of over 360 airports and aerodromes Australia wide – from the local country community landing strip to major international gateway airports. Our Airport members represent vital infrastructure crucial to the communities in which they operate and for the overall national economy.

The AAA also has more than 120 corporate members representing aviation stakeholders and organisations that provide goods and services to the airport sector. The AAA partners with corporate members to provide opportunities for all members to build networks and lasting business relationships.

Why join the AAA?

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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Key Benefits of membership

Membership Categories Airport Consultant Corporate
Annual Membership Fee (ex. GST) POA ** $1,250 $4,500
Number of staff included in subscription ** Unlimited 1-5 Unlimited
Policy and Advocacy Benefits Airport Consultant Corporate
Industry Representation
Collaboration with industry, government and academia
Participation in industry working groups
Marketing and Communications Airport Consultant Corporate
Your logo and dedicated profile in our Airport Member Directory
Your logo and dedicated profile in our Corporate Member Directory
Use of AAA logo and membership acknowledgement for your own internal and external communications
Posting jobs on our industry employment directory
Subscribe to weekly Airport Alert newsletter, CEO and Chair updates
Receive news updates from industry and regulatory partners
Access to airports accounting for >98% of annual RPT passenger and aircraft movements ***
Member’s Centre Access Airport Consultant Corporate
Access to industry templates and other resources
Access to technical airport practice notes
Events and Education Airport Consultant Corporate
Discounted registration at all events
Complimentary attendance at national Division Meetings
Complimentary industry webinars – past and present
Scholarships to attend major events
Discounted and early access to exhibition rates at major events
Access to online education courses – including exclusive discounts
Deploy AAA training on your internal training platforms
Automatic reminders for education refreshers
Other Benefits Airport Consultant Corporate
Access to the physical Members Lounge in Canberra
Receive payment for Defence landings at your airport
Access to RAAUS portal to assist with billing for general aviation
Complimentary access to industry leading Employee Assistance Program for your organisation and all employees

* Each employee receives unique login details enabling them to customise their communication preferences.
** Airport membership fees are based on a sliding scale depending on the type and size of airport – e.g. passenger volume, size of council (for local government owned airports), certified or uncertified. Please contact the AAA on membership@airports.asn.au for further information.
*** Source: 2021-22 Airport Traffic Data, BITRE, https://www.bitre.gov.au/publications/ongoing/airport_traffic_data (6 October 2022) and AAA membership data.