‘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

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Travis Tingle

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

Key Takeaways:

Airplanes and Coffee is a large Facebook group and nonprofit organization, founded in 2020, serving as a major online and in-person gathering point for aviation enthusiasts.
The organization regularly hosts fly-ins, provides free discovery flights, and awards scholarships to support and inspire new pilots, technicians, and aviation professionals.
Originating in Texas, Airplanes and Coffee has expanded its presence nationally to major airshows and aims to establish new chapters and enhance educational outreach programs across the U.S.

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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.