NWAAAE Chapter Purpose and Goals

Region 5 (Northwest): includes the states of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado; the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Yukon and Northwest Territory, and the countries of Asia.

NWAAAE Purpose

  • To determine, implement and promote a Code of Ethics for the members of the airport management profession.
  • To promote professionalism and financial stability in the administration of airports.
  • To encourage professional growth of individual members through an accreditation and educational program.
  • To further promote airport safety and operational efficiency by encouraging the airport management profession to develop and apply modern techniques to airport management.
  • To establish and develop a systematic interchange of information and experience in the development, maintenance and operation of airports.
  • To foster public recognition and respect for the airport management profession.
  • To cooperate with other organizations working for the general benefit of aviation.
  • To represent airports and the airport management profession before appropriate government bodies.
  • To foster, promote and assist the development of air transportation.
  • To promote a diverse population within the airport management profession.

NWAAAE Goals

  • Augment the educational efforts of the American Association of Airport Executives by bringing together a membership that shares similar problems and interests because of regional proximity.
  • Actively seek new members for the Northwest Chapter and the American Association of Airport Executives for the purpose of improving and broadening our organization.
  • Enhance the professional and managerial standards of the membership by encouraging active, consistent and constructive participation in the Northwest Chapter and the American Association of Airport Executives.