‘Airplanes and Coffee’ Group Reaches New Heights

Texas aviation enthusiasts have founded a nonprofit with hundreds of thousands of followers.

Zach Vasile

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 09:00 AM ET

Verified

Edited By:

Travis Tingle

Airplanes at an "Airplanes and Coffee" event [Credit: Airplanes and Coffee]

Key Takeaways:

"Airplanes and Coffee" began in 2020 as a large Facebook group and has evolved into a nonprofit organization with over 450,000 members, serving as a major online and in-person hub for aviation enthusiasts.
The organization hosts monthly fly-ins, offers over 1,000 free discovery flights, and provides aviation scholarships, aiming to inspire new pilots, technicians, and enthusiasts.
Initially based in Dallas, Texas, the group is expanding its reach to neighboring states and national expos like Sun 'n Fun and EAA AirVenture, with plans for future geographical expansion through new chapters and increased educational outreach.

See a mistake? Contact us.

Chances are good that if you’re involved in aviation—as a pilot, student, relative of a pilot, or even just a fan—you’re already aware of the “Airplanes and Coffee” Facebook group.

As of this week, Airplanes and Coffee has about 454,300 members on Facebook, making it one of the largest aviation-focused gatherings in the world. Members post photos and videos from their personal flights and airshows, track and observe commercial aircraft, and share aviation-related news and resources.