Mission
Animas Aviators exists to sustain general aviation in the Animas Valley and the Four Corners. We bring local pilots together, support new pilots and student pilots, keep our home field in good shape, and give the public a reason to come out and see what flying in the San Juans is about.
Community
Monthly meetings, hangar talks, and fly-outs to neighboring fields. A standing group of people who will help you with your airplane, your checkride, or your next trip.
Safety and skills
Mountain flying clinics, density altitude briefings, and FAA WINGS credit sessions aimed at the conditions we actually fly in: high field elevation, afternoon winds, and terrain on every side.
Public outreach
Open hangar days, school and community visits, and scholarship support for local students who want to pursue aviation careers.
Upcoming events
Dates and locations are listed here as they are confirmed. Members get email reminders the week before.
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Volunteer
Most of what we do runs on a few hours of member time: setting up for a fly-in, marshaling aircraft, hosting an open hangar day, mowing, or running the grill. Tell us what you can do and we will put you on the list for the next event that needs it.
Volunteer roles that come up most often:
- Ground crew and aircraft marshaling
- Open hangar day hosts
- Event setup, food, and cleanup
- Field maintenance work days
- Outreach at schools and community events
Membership
Membership is open to anyone with an interest in aviation. You do not need to own an airplane or hold a certificate.
Members receive the monthly newsletter, event reminders, access to the members notice board, voting rights at the annual meeting, and discounted entry to clinics and fly-ins. Annual dues are set by the board each year and support field improvements, youth programs, and event costs.
Submit the form and a board member will follow up with dues information and next steps.
Members notice board
Board announcements, meeting minutes, and field notices. Sign in to see the latest posts.
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Member forum
Open discussion for members. Sign in to post. Keep for-sale listings to one thread per item and update the title when it sells.
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Airport history
Photos and stories from the early days of flying in the Animas Valley and at Animas Air Park. If you have old photographs, logbook pages, or memories of the field, send them to info@animasaviators.org and we will add them here with credit.
Dues and donations
Annual membership is $55 and renews automatically each year. Cancel any time from the link in your receipt email. Payment is handled by Stripe; no card information is stored on this site.
Donations support field improvements, youth programs, and event costs. Animas Aviators is organized as a 501(c)(7) social club, so dues and donations are not tax deductible as charitable contributions.
Prefer to pay by check? Mail it to the address in the contact section with your name and email on the memo line.
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New members: submit the membership request form above as well so we have your contact details for the roster and newsletter.
Contact
- info@animasaviators.org
- Meetings
- Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30 PM, Animas Air Park
- Mailing
- Animas Aviators, Durango, CO 81301
- Airport
- Animas Air Park (00C), 4 NM south of downtown Durango
Board of directors
- President
- To be listed
- Vice President
- To be listed
- Treasurer
- To be listed
- Secretary
- To be listed
- Events chair
- To be listed