NCAA Annual Conference
The 46th Annual NCAA Conference is just around the corner! We cannot wait to see you there.
The North Carolina Airports Association holds a conference each year, hosted by cities throughout the state. The conference includes a lively Golf Tournament, the ever-popular Opening Reception and two full days of informative sessions, discussion groups and professional exhibitors. The conference is attended by airport commissioners, executives and staff, as well as professionals serving the industry through engineering, consulting, products and more. Each year's conference is supported by sponsors, exhibitors and advertisers and each of these contributors have an opportunity to present themselves to the Association through various events and exhibits.
The 2026 Annual Conference takes place March 18-20, 2026 in Charlotte, NC. Subscribe to our newsletter to get instant updates!
Conference Details
Welcome Letter
Click here to view the 2026 Welcome Letter from NCAA President, Gage King.
Conference Agenda
2026 NCAA Conference Working Agenda Coming Soon…
CONFERENCE THEME: Elevating Horizons: Navigating Growth and Change
Hotel Information
2026 Conference Hotel Options
The NCAA is excited to announce that the 46th Annual NCAA Conference Block is LIVE! This conference will take place in Downtown Charlotte, NC from March 18-20, 2026 (golf being the morning of the 18th). We URGE you to reserve a room in this block ASAP as these typically fill up FAST.
This hotel is next to the Charlotte Convention Center and near the Bank of America Stadium, home of the Panthers. The hotel offers an on-site restaurant .The light rail is located directly in front of the hotel. The Westin Charlotte features a 49-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels in every guest room. Free Starbucks coffee is also included in each room. Guests at the Charlotte Westin can use the fitness center or have a drink in the hotel’s SoCo Bar. JP Charlotte, also on-site, serves American cuisine and fine wines. The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and Discovery Place are within one mile of the Westin in Charlotte. The Epicenter dining and entertainment area is .3.7 mi away.
Check-in is at 04:00 PM and Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Covered self parking fee: USD 35 per night
Covered valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 12.95 per night (rates may vary)
Reserve your room here: https://book.passkey.com/gt/220654934?gtid=6c350b83c5b2d1dc9331cddf53415bc3
Conference Sponsors
2026 Conference Sponsors
Presidential Diamond Sponsor
- Talbert & Bright, Inc.
Presidential Plus Sponsor
Presidential Sponsor
- AVCON, Inc.
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
- Michael Baker International
- Paradies Lagardere
Bronze Sponsors
- Campbell Oil Company
- Kimley-Horn
- Messer Construction
- Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC
- Pace Pavement Technologies
Angel Plus Sponsors
- Holt Consulting Company, LLC
- Wilmington International Airport
Conference Exhibitors
Exhibiting at the NCAA Annual Conference offers a unique opportunity to meet and engage with the decision makers for aviation. Visit the Exhibitors Page for details…
2026 Conference Exhibitors
- Hasco Inc.
- Kimley-Horn
- NCDOT- Division of Aviation
- Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC
- Sanford Contractors, Inc
- Southeast Cement Promotion Association/ACPA-SE Chapter
- TELICS
- Titan Aviation Fuels
- Walker Consultants
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Conference Questions & Contact Info
The annual conference provides an excellent forum for aviation professionals to gather and discuss the issues and challenges facing our industry in North Carolina. We also have a wide variety of exhibitors and sponsors available to discuss their services and products. If you have any questions about the NC Airports Association or the Annual Conference, please contact:
Emily Winberg, NC Airports Association
592 Isle of Pines Road
Mooresville, NC 28117
828-808-5502
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