MEMBER BENEFITS

Join OAW today and participate in community watch efforts while you enjoy plane spotting and photographing many of the world’s most impressive aircraft.

Member benefits

  1. Improved airport location access

  2. Law enforcement support

  3. Two or three on-field airport tours per year

  4. Great opportunities to socialize with aviation professionals, hobbyists and photographers

  5. Opportunity to showcase your photography skills on our Featured Member page

Check out our events

Featured
April Bi-Monthly Meeting
Guest Speaker Series: Lew Wiezorek
June Bi-Monthly Meeting
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Law Enforcement Partners

Bensenville Police Department

Schiller Park Police Department

Chicago Police Department

FBI Chicago Field Office

Chicago Department of Aviation

TSA

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A government-issued state ID or drivers license is required to join. No other form of identification are accepted.

  • We have no explicit age requirement, but you must have a valid, government-issued ID to join. Certain tours and events may have age requirements, however.

  • Kids are able to participate under their parent’s membership. So long as they are accompanied by their parent member, they are free to spot as they please! They can join on as a member once they receive a state ID or drivers license (see above question).

  • We currently do annual tours at Chicago O’Hare during the fall and a tour at Rockford right before Christmas. The tours typically last a full day. A bus driver will take us around the airport, visiting hangars, fire departments, aircraft, and other places important to airport operations. We have had guest speakers including firefighters, TSA and FBI agents, AAR group employees, and airport employees. And of course, you will have plenty of time to get out and take photos!

    Note: per CDA guidelines, members must be at least 18 to attend O’Hare tours.