EVENTS
FLY-INS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
LightHawk hosts events that bring together volunteer pilots, conservation partners, and supporters to build community, foster collaboration, and highlight the unique value each contributes to advancing conservation efforts.
FLY-INS
LightHawk is hosting a series of regional fly-ins for our volunteer pilots! These will take place in different regions and will feature guest speakers discussing aviation and conservation topics. Lunches are provided for all volunteer pilots who attend.
September 25-26
Seattle, Washington Regional Fly-In
Join us in the beautiful Pacific Northwest for camaraderie and a behind-the-scenes tour of Boeing’s factory! Friday night after you arrive we’ll host Happy Hour and Dinner. Saturday you’ll get the chance to hear from speakers from the aviation and conservation communities before heading out on Boeing’s Factory Tour. Register today! Don’t miss this opportunity to hang out with fellow LightHawk pilots and speak with LightHawk staff!
SPEAKERS
Speakers to be announced soon!
BOEING FACTORY TOUR
Step inside the world’s largest factory for a behind-the-scenes look at the Boeing Everett Factory and the 777/777X assembly line. Each tour offers an 80-minute guided experience, providing a front-row view of current airplane production from the factory balcony. You’ll also learn about the rich history of the Everett site and its central role in shaping the future of commercial aviation.
HOTEL
Please Click here to get the special group rate for THE 2026 REGIONAL FLY IN SEATTLE GROUP
When clicking on the link, the dates that pull up may default to include the shoulder dates of the group.
IMPORTANT: Before doing anything, please click on EDIT STAY first and input your preferred dates, then proceed with the next steps to complete rooms reservation.
Should the link not work for any reason, the following reservation options is available:
- Go to the hotel website www.seattlenortheverett.stayhgi.com, edit the dates, click on the “SPECIAL RATE” and enter Special Code “LHAWK”.
- Call the hotel toll free number 1-800-445-8667 and mention the “LightHawk 2026 Regional Fly-In Seattle” to get the group rate.
UPCOMING FLY-INS
Seattle, WA
Sept. 25-26
Titusville, FL
Jan. 29-30, 2027
KTIX Space Coast Regional
Kennedy Space Center
May 4 – June 22, 2026
50-IN-50 CHALLENGE
We’re excited to announce the return of LightHawk’s 50-in-50 Challenge, taking flight from May 4 to June 22, 2026!
Our goal is to conduct 50 conservation flights in 50 days, tackling urgent environmental challenges while highlighting the amazing work of conservation partners and vital projects across the country.
Ready to be part of the action? Click below to learn how you can join us in protecting lands, waters, and wildlife from above.