The Chicago Chapter holds business meetings at least six times per year, with educational outreach events for the community several times a year, as well. We also plan fun fly-in (or fly-in/drive-in) events. Check the calendar of events below.

10/15/2026

Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame Awards Banquet

pm

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr, Springfield IL

Event Details

10/15/2026

Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame Awards Banquet

The dinner honors inductees into the IAHOF. One of our Chicago Area Chapter members has been inducted and will be honored at the banquet.

pm

Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center, 3280 Northfield Dr, Springfield IL

11/15/2026

Chapter Meeting

2:00 p.m.

DuPage Airport, 2700 International Drive, West Chicago, IL (KDPA) main terminal

Event Details

11/15/2026

Chapter Meeting

Bring clothes, jewelry to swap, share or donate, aviation or otherwise. All leftover items will be donated to those in need.

2:00 p.m.

DuPage Airport, 2700 International Drive, West Chicago, IL (KDPA) main terminal

12/13/2026

Holiday Party

12:00 p.m.

-

3:00 p.m.

GW Aviation, 2960 Aviation Drive, Waukegan IL

Event Details

12/13/2026

Holiday Party

Details October Air News. $35 per person. Susan is host.

12:00 p.m.

-

3:00 p.m.

GW Aviation, 2960 Aviation Drive, Waukegan IL

1/29/2027

Pre-EXPO dinner

Renaissance Suites, Glenview IL

Event Details

1/29/2027

Pre-EXPO dinner

Join us for dinner the night before the EXPO.

Renaissance Suites, Glenview IL

1/30/2027

Aviation Expo IFR/VFR Seminars

All day

Renaissance Suites, Glenview IL

Event Details

1/30/2027

Aviation Expo IFR/VFR Seminars

Free. Sessions qualify for WINGS. Vendors.

All day

Renaissance Suites, Glenview IL