WHO WE ARE

The Iowa Public Airports Association was founded in 1984, as an outgrowth of the Iowa Airport Executives Association.  Initially, members were limited to airport managers and City/County officials who recognized the need to expand their ranks to include all airport decision makers.

In 19 years IPAA has developed a close relationship with the Iowa DOT and sponsors the annual Iowa Aviation Conference.  IPAA has also been a long-time supporter of Fly Iowa, the annual statewide fly-in and air fair.   When that event was threatened, IPAA underwrote initial expenses to create and incorporate the Iowa Aviation Promotion Group and continues to be a charter member of that organization which acts as the official sponsor and host selection committee for Fly Iowa.

Our bylaws extend membership to all publicly owned airports in the state and to any individual or company who has an interest in aviation in Iowa.

For more information on becoming a member of the Iowa Public Airport Association click the link above and print a copy of our membership application or contact IPAA's Administrator.


MISSION

The Iowa Public Airports Association "IPAA"  is dedicated to provide information to and represent the interests of all of the publicly owned airports in the State of Iowa.


ORGANIZATION

IPAA is incorporated under Iowa Code Chapter 504A as a non-profit corporation. IPAA is dedicated to provide service to all publicly owned airports in the State of Iowa. Specifically, our published purpose is to facilitate public information and the free exchange of information pertaining to airport facilities, infrastructure and activities.


PROFILE

The purposes of the Association shall be:

  • Public information and the exchange of information pertaining to airport facilities, infrastructure and activities;

  • The consideration of problems relating to the establishment, operation, maintenance, and financing of airports;

  • The representation and support of public airports in matters involving governmental action at the federal, state, regional, and local levels;

  • Participation through its membership and officers in national meetings and activities of organizations devoted to the promotion, furtherance and development of the science of aeronautics and of private and public aviation and to improvements of airport management, maintenance and operations;

  • The purpose of the corporation are exclusively not for private profit or gain, and the corporation shall make no distribution of income to its members, directors or officers.
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