The Ohio Aviation Association (OAA) is the voice of aviation and airports in Ohio.  Founded in 1965 (originally as the Ohio Airport Manager's Association), the OAA is a 501(c) (6) non-profit corporation committed to aviation, airport development and safety in Ohio.  OAA’s mission has been to promote aviation by providing a medium for the exchange of ideas, methods, information, and experiences; to foster public recognition and understanding of aviation in Ohio; to promote and encourage better relations between airports, users, and communities served; and to cooperate with all organizations working for the general advancement and benefit of aviation.