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SWPC 2026 Annual Convention - Greeley, Colorado (KGXY)

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Date and Time

Monday, June 22, 2026, 4:00 PM until Friday, June 26, 2026, 12:00 PM Mountain Time (US & Canada) (UTC-07:00)

Location

Greeley-Weld County Airport (KGXY)
Greeley, Colorado
600 Airport Road
Greeley, CO  80631
USA

Event Contact(s)

James Wood
2026 Convention Co-Director


Scott A Nauman
2026 Convention Co-Director

Category

Annual Convention

Registration Info

Registration is required before Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration modifications are permitted until Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 12:01 AM

About this event

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Where will the 2026 Short Wing Piper Club (SWPC) Convention be held?
A. The principal location of the Convention will be the Greeley-Weld County airport (KGXY), 600 Airport Road A, Greeley, Colorado 80631.  Greeley is located 50 miles north of Denver International Airport.  Convention activities will be held at various locations including Greeley, Loveland, Windsor, and Denver, Colorado.

Q.  What lodging options are available? A. - The SWPC has secured a block of rooms at the Doubletree by Hilton Greeley at Lincoln Park - less than four miles from the Greeley-Weld County airport - at the discounted rate of $189/night plus taxes, fees, parking, etc. (regularly priced ~$325/night).  Reserve your room before May 23, 2026 to guarantee this rate.  Contact 1-800-HILTONS and mention Short Wing Piper Club Convention to reserve your room.  
- The Greeley area offers numerous additional hotel options within 7 miles of the Airport. 
- The city of Greeley has an ordinance against camping on public property.  This ordinance includes public areas of the Greeley-Weld County airport.  At the time of this writing, Convention organizers are negotiating with the City for a waiver to this ordinance.  One local hangar owner has offered a dirt/grass area adjacent to his hangar for a few campers.  One Port-a-Potty will be provided.  No additional facilities are available and the Terminal will be closed overnight. 


Q:  What airport tiedowns are available?
A: The airport has designated the East Ramp for Convention tiedowns with space for approximately 30 aircraft.  A golf cart will be available to move pilots to the Terminal building.  Overflow tiedown locations are available as well.

Q:  Will I need a rental car?
A: Probably.  The airport is about 3 miles for Greeley city limits.  The SWPC will provide limited shuttle bus service for a small fee.

Q:  How do I secure tickets for activities listed on the Registration Form?
A: - Tickets for Commemorative Air Force Warbird rides will be available during the event.
- Tickets for the Colorado Rockies v. Boston Red Sox baseball game will be available at the Convention.
- Tickets for Wednesday night's Greeley Stampede Xtreme Bull Riding event are available at: greeleystampede.org
- Registration for the June 27-28 Colorado Pilots Association Mountain Flying Course at KAPA airport can be made at: coloradopilots.org


Number of People Who Will Attend

Convention Adult Guest
Convention Child (9-18 years old)
Convention Child (8 years old and under)
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Activities/Items (Click the down-arrow to view details)
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Forney Museum of Transportation
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Greeley Stampede Xtreme Bull Riding
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Mountain Flying Adventure
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SWPC Banquet Dinner featuring Michael Maya Charles
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Univair Tour/Lunch
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Univair Tour/Lunch
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SWPC 2026 Convention Attendance
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Meet & Greet Mixer
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Membership Meeting & Lunch
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Storytelling Workshop
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Guided Wine Tasting Experience
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Colorado Rockies Baseball
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Artful Air Rodeo
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Commemorative Air Force Warbird Rides
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AIMS Flight Training ATC/Flight Simulator Tours
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Aviation Community BBQ Lunch

Short Wing Piper Club, Inc.

C/O Piper Aviation Museum
OnePiper Way
Lock Haven,  PA  17745
United States of America

 

All Business & Information:

(914) 522-3341

 

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