Minnesota Airports Conference

2025 Minnesota Airports Conference

April 23–25, 2025

Mankato, MN

About the Event

The annual event features experts in aviation and aerospace fields sharing their experiences in a variety of sessions and presentations. The conference aims to deliver the most up-to-date and advanced information for Minnesota aviation professionals and provide an opportunity for industry and government officials to exchange ideas on funding, trends, airport management, operations, maintenance, and best practices.

Conference highlights included:

  • Keynote speaker Kristin Scroggin, who will decode the generational enigma. Kristin is known for straight talk and wicked twists of humor!
  • Mankato Airport Open House
  • Three concurrent session tracks: Technical, Administrative, and Airport Management
  • General sessions on topics including state funding; MnSASP data portal; national aviation issues and NASAO; past, present and future of airports; the future for ILS/VOR/GCO; workforce strategic planning; and more
  • An attendee welcome session and networking opportunities
  • A poster showcase of MCOA project award nominees
  • A social mixer and juggling comedy night
  • An awards and recognition program
  • An exhibit hall featuring innovative products and services
  • The Minnesota Council of Airports annual meeting

Conference Presentations

Browse available presentation slides from the conference.

More Information

Please contact [email protected].

Sponsors

The conference is brought to you by the Minnesota Council of Airports and the Minnesota Department of Transportation and facilitated by the Airport Technical Assistance Program (AirTAP).