What is your mission?
- We are a not-for-profit, volunteer-operated club dedicated to making flying accessible and affordable to everyone.
What is your history?
- The club was formed in 1973 at the now-closed Naval Air Station (NAS) Alameda (~7 miles to the northwest).
- The club relocated to its current location in 1985.
- Read more in ”How the Alameda Aero Club Landed at Oakland Airport“.
Who can join?
- We welcome new members from anywhere in the area and from all walks of life!
What do you offer your members?
- The same “bells and whistles” that are found in more expensive, larger clubs.
- The ability to check schedules and make reservations from anywhere using an online reservation system.
- Reasonable prices so that flying does not empty your wallet.
- A dedicated maintenance manager and a team of plane captains who set the highest aircraft safety and reliability standards.
- Membership that cares about and participates in maintaining the cleanliness and well-being of the aircraft.
- A comprehensive insurance plan for both in-motion and not-in-motion accidents.
- …and much more!
How are you able to offer all of those benefits?
- Members’ dues and rental income keep us financially solvent.
- Members’ voluntary work keeps the club organized and operating efficiently.
How large is the club?
- We average 150 members and a varied fleet of aircraft.
Where are you located?
- We are located in the San Francisco Bay area at the Oakland International Airport (KOAK).
- Our exact location is KOAK’s North Field.
May I review your bylaws and rules?
- Yes! Please see Bylaws & Rules.
Do you have a Board of Directors?
- Yes! Please see Board of Directors.
When do you hold meetings?
- Members (Family, friends, and colleagues are welcome to join.)
- Bimonthly: Second Tuesday of every even-numbered month, except October, at 19:00 PST/PDT.
- Annual: Scheduled to align with the Fleet Week Air Show in October.
- The board will distribute location/conferencing details before the meeting via Flight Circle and/or Slack.
- Board
- Bimonthly: Second Tuesday of every odd-numbered month, at 19:00 PST/PDT.