Girls In Aviation Day FAQs

Girls in Aviation Day (GIAD) is a free, annual international event hosted by Women in Aviation International (WAI) chapters and corporate members. It is designed to introduce youth ages 8–18 to exciting careers in aviation and aerospace through hands-on activities, role models, and STEAM fun.

GIAD 2026 takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026. GIAD takes place on the third Saturday in September each year. Events are hosted by local WAI chapters and corporate members around the world — visit WAI.org/giad to find an event near you.

Girls in Aviation Day is a free event for all attendees. Some events may have optional merchandise available for purchase, but attendance itself is always free.

GIAD is open to youth ages 8–18 and their chaperones. All are welcome — the event celebrates aviation as a field open to everyone, regardless of gender.

Registration requirements vary by event host. Check the specific event details to see if pre-registration is required. If registering online, you will be asked to complete a Photo Permission and Liability Waiver on behalf of your child.

Yes — all youth must be accompanied by an adult chaperone who is responsible for their safety and security throughout the event. Parents, troop leaders, and teachers are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Activities vary, but often include hands-on STEAM stations, aircraft walk-arounds, flight simulators, career panels with women in aviation, and GIAD Activity Kits with free resources while supplies last. It is a full day of learning and inspiration!

If you do not get a GIAD Activity Kit at your local event, families can purchase kits at wai-store.org for $15. GIAD kits include a pink drawstring backpack filled with STEAM resources, including an Aviation for Girls magazine, a sectional chart, a bandana, stickers, a temporary tattoo, and a career guide.

Encourage your child to download the free Aviation for Girls app, available year-round with age-appropriate content including STEM activities, e-learning videos, scholarship info, and a digital magazine. High school students can join WAI at $29 per year as a student member and youth ages 5–15 can join WAI as a free Junior Member at WAI.org/membership-information.

Girls in Aviation Day is a trademarked event of WAI. GIAD events may only be hosted by WAI Chapters or WAI Corporate Members. All events must be approved by the chapter's board, reported to WAI, and follow the policies outlined in the GIAD Host Kit.

Please refer to WAI.org/girls-in-aviation-day-resources-for-event-hosts for instructions on how to add your event. This page is restricted to WAI members.

Everything you need is in the 2026 GIAD Host Kit, available at WAI.org/girls-in-aviation-day-resources-for-event-hosts. It includes a planning checklist, sample agenda, sponsorship templates, press release, logo files, insurance info, and much more. This page is restricted to WAI members.

Order your kits through the WAI Chapter Store. Each event can request up to 50 Activity Kits at no cost; additional kits are available for purchase. All kit orders — U.S. and international — are due by July 25, 2026.

Late orders are not guaranteed to arrive before your event and may require express shipping at an additional cost. WAI may also have limited inventory. Order as early as possible to avoid any issues.

Yes! T-shirts, caps, glitter lanyards, keychains, and more are available for purchase at the WAI Chapter Store. All items are subject to availability, so order early.

Yes — WAI maintains a blanket insurance policy covering U.S. and international chapters with Commercial General Liability up to $1,000,000 per occurrence and a $2,000,000 general aggregate. Note that flying activities, D&O liability, and alcohol sales are not covered.

Complete the Request for Certificate of Insurance form in your Host Kit and return it to Summer Cole at scole@wai.org at least 10 business days before your event. Please allow enough lead time for processing.

No. WAI and its representatives are not liable for flying activities and may not conduct or promote them at GIAD or chapter events.

The waiver must be accepted by each attendee's parent or guardian — either at the time of online registration or at check-in using the GIAD Sign-In Sheet. The required waiver language is provided in the Host Kit and may not be edited or changed.

Submit your attendee list and demographic data by October 5, 2026 at WAI.org/girls-in-aviation-day-resources-for-event-hosts. This page is restricted to WAI members.

Logo files in multiple formats are available at WAI.org/girls-in-aviation-day-resources-for-event-hosts. This page is restricted to WAI members.

Yes. Please use the official logo as-is. Do not add a chapter name, location, or other words to the logo; do not stretch, squish, or recolor it; and do not create a custom GIAD logo. WAI requests consistent use of the official trademarked logo for global brand recognition.

A GIAD detailed host kit is available at WAI.org/girls-in-aviation-day-resources-for-event-hosts for your reference. This page is restricted to WAI members. Any questions can be sent to giad@wai.org.