Aviation Expo 2026 - Seattle, July 8-11, 2026!

[CM Aviation]

AVIATION EXPO 2026 — SEATTLE UPDATE!
Happy New Year from the Aviation Expo 2026 SEA team! We’re gearing up for what’s shaping up to be the Best International AvGeek Event of 2026: happening July 8–11, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport.

Interest is building fast: attendees, hotel rooms, and vendor tables are already moving. If you’ve been thinking about coming… this is your sign Sign up here:

https://aviationexpo2026.regfox.com/aviation-expo-2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS IN THE WORKS

We’re organizing some special Seattle aviation experiences:

Boeing Everett Factory – Check out the world's largest manufacturing plant + time at the Future of Flight Sky Deck for spotting
The Museum of Flight – Check out one of the coolest commerical airliner museums in the entire world
Kenmore Air – Visit the seaplane base & optional Beaver scenic flight
Alaska Airlines HQ & training facilities (pending confirmation)
…plus more being finalized!

All tours include round-trip transport and are subject to change. 4-Day Registration is required to participate.

HOTEL​

Our venue hotel is the DoubleTree SEA-TAC, right at the airport.
Airport-view rooms
24-hour shuttle
Walkable to light rail, food, and shops

Rooms are booking quickly, especially the airport-view options. Book here: https://book.passkey.com/gt/220828328?gtid=b0115b2cce94bb5a25303be6d5659198

MARKETPLACE​

The heart of the show: airline & aviation collectibles, models, memorabilia, and aviation recruiters. All inside the Grand & Northwest Ballrooms.

Vendor tables are going fast. Island tables: $89 | Wall tables: $99 All registrations include a $5 vendor voucher

PLANESPOTTING​

SEA is a dream airport for avgeeks: 35+ airlines and tons of international variety. Organized spotting events are currently being planned.

REGISTRATION​

4-Day, daily, youth, and FREE entry for kids under 12 available.
Discounts offered for aviation, airline, military, airport, and Boeing employees with ID. Sign up here: https://aviationexpo2026.regfox.com/aviation-expo-2026

More speaker, seminar, and schedule announcements are coming soon. Keep an eye on our website’s News section.

Let’s make Seattle the place the aviation world meets in 2026 Tag your spotting buddy and start planning!

#AviationExpo #AvGeek #Seattle #PlaneSpotting #AviationEvent

 

[CM Aviation]

Who needs to reserve their hotel and sign up?

 

[CM Aviation]

Anybody need postcards?

 

[CM Aviation]

Who all is getting tables?!

 

[squatchys_diecast_hangar]

Who all is getting tables?!

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We will be top dogs with 8 tables and so many deals to be had only at the Expo!!!! We can even ship for folks who can't fit their purchases in their luggage!!!

 

[BubblesAviation]

We will be top dogs with 8 tables and so many deals to be had only at the Expo!!!! We can even ship for folks who can't fit their purchases in their luggage!!!

This is so exiting! I’ll try to attend as much as I can although it’s unfortunately not my first priority.

 

[OllieBHaas25]

Not sure what the procedures are for this stuff but I would love to see something similar in the DC area, maybe like IAD or really just anywhere in the mid atlantic region. It seems like the only area left without a model convention. Just my two cents.

 

[BubblesAviation]

Not sure what the procedures are for this stuff but I would love to see something similar in the DC area, maybe like IAD or really just anywhere in the mid atlantic region. It seems like the only area left without a model convention. Just my two cents.

Please!! I contacted Airliners and asked about a potential DC show. The 2018 convention was at DCA, but the Udvar Hazy Museum I bribe has a big showroom in the back, it’s close to the airport and it’s a really great place for something like that.

 

[squatchys_diecast_hangar]

This is so exiting! I’ll try to attend as much as I can although it’s unfortunately not my first priority.

It’s close by so to speak, and April 19th there is a 1 day show at the Museum of Flight, it’s a fantastic show and your at one of the best museums, so it’s a win-win

 

[CM Aviation]

We will be top dogs with 8 tables and so many deals to be had only at the Expo!!!! We can even ship for folks who can't fit their purchases in their luggage!!!

Outstanding!

Please!! I contacted Airliners and asked about a potential DC show. The 2018 convention was at DCA, but the Udvar Hazy Museum I bribe has a big showroom in the back, it’s close to the airport and it’s a really great place for something like that. View attachment 69490

D.C. is being quoted for 2027, a couple of possible options! DCA has potential. IAD, while great spotting, just has a few tours with UA/Museum, could shuttle out to those from DCA.

 

[OllieBHaas25]

IAD has a convention center just down the road as well.

 

[JJ Skippy]

DC would be perfect for next year. Flew through there last summer but didn't get much time spotting nor any time at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.

 

[Starz10p Aviation]

DC would be perfect for next year. Flew through there last summer but didn't get much time spotting nor any time at the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum.

I feel like Midwest would be a bit better (easier for people from both coasts to get there)

 

[CM Aviation]

IAD has a convention center just down the road as well.

This one?

I feel like Midwest would be a bit better (easier for people from both coasts to get there)

100% agree with this.

 

[CM Aviation]

Check out the website refresh!

 

[JJ Skippy]

Check out the website refresh!

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Drop down menus are a huge improvement, makes the website cleaner overall and only what you want to see is shown.

 

[CM Aviation]

We can breathe now! Who needs to sign up or get tables?

 

[1400_Aircraft_Models]

Me and the other guys from the Amsterdam Aviation Collectors Fair will be there, we're really looking forward to it!
It'll be my first show in the States as well, let's get that hype train going!

 

[BubblesAviation]

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100% agree with this.

I was talking about the one in the Udvar Hazy Center, I believe there is a separate hanger.

 

[squatchys_diecast_hangar]

Me and the other guys from the Amsterdam Aviation Collectors Fair will be there, we're really looking forward to it!
It'll be my first show in the States as well, let's get that hype train going!

We can breathe now! Who needs to sign up or get tables?

Connor can you provide a map on the vendor info with what tables are available or taken. I have folks asking what's available by table numbers. Like AI typically does by shadowing the taken tables, or what vendors have what tables