2025 Recertification & Trade Show · Nov 2–4, 2025 · Coeur d’Alene, ID
Pacific Northwest
Aerial Applicators Alliance
Fly‑It‑On!
An Air Tractor making a low spray pass over a green wheat field, with forested hills behind

Four statesOne allianceSince 2008

The pilots who keep the Northwest growing.

Bringing ag pilots, operators and allied industry together for annual recertification, training and trade — across Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana.

When November 2–4, 2025 Recertification & Trade Show
Where The Coeur d’Alene Resort 115 S 2nd St, Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
Credits P.A.A.S.S. & Utilities Aviation Recertification credit for all four states

What the alliance does

One show. Every credit you need.

The PNWAAA was established to bring Northwest aerial applicators together for an annual recertification. Directors from each state sit on the board, so the show reflects what operators in this region actually need.

Recertification

Two days of continuing education, including the P.A.A.S.S. program and Operation S.A.F.E. pattern clinics.

Trade show

Aircraft, dispersal equipment, GPS, insurance and chemistry — the people who supply this industry, in one hall.

Representation

Board members from Idaho, Oregon, Washington and Montana, plus allied industry directors.

Recognition

Operator of the Year and Industry Appreciation awards, plus the Fallen Pilot silent auction.

The work

As diverse as the landscape we fly over.

Whether protecting Columbia Basin cherries, Okanogan Valley apples, Idaho potatoes or Montana wheat, Pacific Northwest aerial applicators are there to assist ag producers. We also fight fires, harvest Christmas trees, aid the timber industry in the production of lumber, and help rehabilitate public lands devastated by fire.

Today’s aerial applicator is a professional from many perspectives — operating modern turbine aircraft and helicopters equipped with precision GPS and the latest aircraft-specific dispersal apparatus. We are committed to the highest level of safety and professionalism where application quality, good environmental stewardship and cutting-edge equipment are concerned.

Common questions about aerial application

Turbine ag aircraft on approach over a green field
Fixed-wing · Columbia Basin
Application helicopter working a field
Rotary-wing · orchard work
25%

of all crop protection — and nearly 100% of forest protection — is applied by air.

National Agricultural Aviation Association

WashingtonWA OregonOR IdahoID MontanaMT

Regional representation

Four states, one board.

You can pay your PNWAAA dues, your state association dues and NAAA on one form with one payment. Not required — just easier.

ID Idaho Agricultural Aviation Association Join →
OR Oregon Agricultural Aviation Association Join →
WA Assoc. of Washington Aerial Applicators Join →
MT Montana — represented on the board Directors →