NBAA-BACE 2026 Guide: Las Vegas Dates, Passes & Attendees
By Ilyas Kerbal,
NBAA-BACE 2026 runs from 20 to 22 October at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall, with a static display of more than 80 business aircraft at Henderson Executive Airport. The National Business Aviation Association’s convention is the largest business aviation event in the world, with around 25,000 attendees and 1,000 exhibitors.
Aircraft makers, avionics companies, FBO chains, charter operators, MRO providers and finance firms meet flight departments and owners. This guide covers passes, the audience and how vendors can plan their week.
NBAA-BACE 2026 at a glance
| Next edition | 20-22 October 2026, Las Vegas; New Orleans announced for 2028 |
| Venue | Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall + Henderson Executive Airport (2026) |
| City | Las Vegas, Nevada (2026); rotates |
| Typical month | October |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | ~25,000 |
| Exhibitors | ~1,000 exhibitors; 80+ aircraft on static display |
| Industry | Business aviation |
| Organizer | National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) |
| Official website | nbaa.org |
What is NBAA-BACE?
NBAA-BACE is the largest business aviation event in the world. Aircraft OEMs, avionics, FBO chains, charter and fractional operators, MRO providers and finance firms meet flight departments, owners and operators.
A static display of business aircraft is held at a nearby airport, and education covers safety, regulation and sustainable aviation fuel.
Location and venue
2026: LVCC West Hall with the static display at Henderson Executive Airport. Recent editions were in Las Vegas and Orlando.
Does it change location? Yes, it rotates between cities (mainly Las Vegas and Orlando; New Orleans for 2028).
Leather seats inside a private jet cabin. Photo by Yaroslav Muzychenko on Unsplash.
Who attends NBAA-BACE?
- Flight department managers and pilots
- Aircraft owners and operators
- Charter and fractional operators
- FBO and MRO executives
- Finance and insurance professionals
Expect a focused community where relationships matter more than booth traffic. A short, filtered list of the right organisations and people is worth more than any number of badge scans.
Exhibiting or attending NBAA-BACE? I can deliver the NBAA-BACE attendee and exhibitor list, enriched with job titles, company size, industry and LinkedIn profiles, as a CRM-ready file before the event starts. Ask for your NBAA-BACE list on Prospector
Target industries at NBAA-BACE
- Business jets and turboprops
- Avionics and connectivity
- FBOs and ground handling
- Charter, fractional and aircraft management
- MRO and parts
- Aviation finance and insurance
- Advanced air mobility and SAF
Why B2B teams should care about NBAA-BACE
Business aviation buyers are a small, high-value group: corporate flight department managers, aircraft owners, charter and fractional operators. Many attend NBAA-BACE specifically to compare aircraft, services and suppliers.
For vendors of services, software, connectivity and finance, the most important step is identifying flight departments and operators among the many suppliers on the floor. A filtered list helps you plan meetings at the convention center and the static display without wasting time.
Is NBAA-BACE right for your team?
Go if your customers are well represented in NBAA-BACE’s audience and you can plan specific meetings around the programme. The event is strong for relationships and market insight.
Think twice if you need volume. The audience is specialised and spread across many roles, so filter the attendee list carefully before investing in a booth.
NBAA-BACE ticket prices
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | Full pass from about $750 (member rates lower; non-member higher) |
| Typical cost | ~$750+ for a full pass. |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check nbaa.org before you buy.
Event app and digital platform
NBAA provides an official event app each year for exhibitors, schedule and maps.
From a sales point of view, the app’s main limitation is access. You see the people who chose to be visible, you can’t pull them into your CRM, and once the event ends the data usually disappears with it.
NBAA-BACE: strengths and weaknesses
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High-net-worth and corporate aviation buyers | Very niche |
| Strong static display draws decision-makers | Expensive exhibiting |
| Global industry presence | Rotating cities |
Getting meetings at NBAA-BACE
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 2 months out | Decide who you want to meet: target roles, industries, company size. Then get the list of who is actually registered. |
| 1 month out | Run a short outreach sequence (three to four touches) that leads with the event and a clear meeting ask. |
| Final week | Send reminders, share your booth number or meeting spot, and prepare one-page briefs on your top accounts. |
| After the event | Send personalised follow-ups within 72 hours and tag every lead with the event name in your CRM. |
The static display is at a separate airport. Group your meetings by location, convention center on one day and Henderson on another, to avoid losing hours to transfers.
Already exhibiting at several shows this year? I can track the same buyers across events so nobody falls through the cracks. Talk to me about NBAA-BACE and your other shows.
Frequently asked questions
When is NBAA-BACE 2026?
20-22 October 2026, Las Vegas; New Orleans announced for 2028. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (nbaa.org) before booking travel.
Where is NBAA-BACE held?
2026: LVCC West Hall with the static display at Henderson Executive Airport. Recent editions were in Las Vegas and Orlando.
Does it move? Yes, it rotates between cities (mainly Las Vegas and Orlando; New Orleans for 2028).
How much does a NBAA-BACE ticket cost?
~$750+ for a full pass. See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends NBAA-BACE?
Mainly flight department managers and pilots; aircraft owners and operators; charter and fractional operators; FBO and MRO executives.
Can I get the NBAA-BACE attendee list?
Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about NBAA-BACE here.
Get the NBAA-BACE attendee list
Planning for NBAA-BACE? Send me a message on Prospector. Tell me who you sell to, and I’ll come back with what the attendee and exhibitor data looks like for this event.
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Photo credits
- Cover image: Photo by Chris Leipelt on Unsplash
- In-article image: Photo by Yaroslav Muzychenko on Unsplash
Sources
Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.