AERO CLUB OF Washington

The Aero Club of Washington is an aviation club in Washington, DC, United States. The site says it was founded in 1909. Its mission is to provide a forum for the discussion and advancement of aviation and aerospace. Members come from across the industry.

The club holds monthly luncheons. The site says national and international aerospace leaders speak at them. It says members come from airports, airlines, trade associations, manufacturers, labor, general and business aviation, law firms, the FAA and the Department of Transportation.

The club hosts the annual Wright Memorial Dinner. The 2026 dinner honors Robert Sumwalt, a former NTSB chairman, as the NAA Wright Trophy recipient. The site also lists a members-only breakfast in October 2026. Past luncheons have featured speakers from across the industry.

The club gives several awards. These include the Engen Trophy, a Person of the Year award and the NAA Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. The site also lists a Runway Program and a scholarship program.

The Aero Club Foundation was set up in 1995. Its mission is to foster interest in aviation and aerodynamics. It runs education programs at public and charter schools in the District of Columbia. The site says the foundation takes donations and offers scholarships.

The site has a member portal and a join or renew page. It lists a postal address in Washington, DC and a phone number. The site names Kali Hague as president and Stephanie Griffith as executive director. It also has Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn pages.