# 4 States Airport Conference

- Dates: 19 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
- Location: Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Kansas City, United States
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense

## About

The 4 States Airport Conference covers aviation issues and education topics. It is for aviation interested groups, airports, consultants, and other aviation related organizations in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://4statesairportconference.com/)
- [Registration](https://4statesairportconference.com/registration-form/)
- [Agenda](https://4statesairportconference.com/events/)

## Speakers

- Brian Tompkins, FAA
- Brian Belt, Des Moines Airport Authority
- Adam Wilhelm, Foth
- Don Seals, TREKK
- Michael Klasing, TREKK
- Michael Frech, Dept. Homeland Security, TSA
- Bob Crain, Burns & McDonnell
- Jeanne Willerth
- Susan Zellers, Hanson Professional Services, Inc
- Justin Collier, FAA
- John Hunter, Skidabrader
- Meagan Schnoor, HDR
- Andrea McKinnie, FAA
- Brad Waller, Benesch
- Bret Tremblay, Benesch
- Kent Duffy, FAA National Resource Airport/Airspace Capacity
- Ryan DaMetz, FAA
- Russ Owen, FAA
- Steve Stockam, Olsson

## Sponsors and partners

- Coffman Associates
- Bolton-Menk
- Lochner
- McClure
- Kirkham Michael
- Crawford Murphy Tilly
- American Concrete Pavement Association
- Dooley Petroleum
- Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC
- Woolpert
- M-B Companies
- Hoidale
- HNTB
- American Concrete Pavement Association – Missouri Kansas Chapter
- Arvest Bank
- Dirt Zero
- Ehrhardt Aviation Agency
- Garver
- Grip-Flex

## Where to stay

- **Aiden by Best Western Kansas City Downtown**: 160 m from the venue, 405 East 13th Street, Kansas City, 64106
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-kansas-city/aiden-by-best-western-kansas-city-downtown/propertyCode.26200.html)
- **Holiday Inn Express Kansas City Downtown**: 170 m from the venue, 417 East 13th Street, Kansas City, 64106
- **Ambassador Hotel Kansas City, Autograph Collection**: 200 m from the venue
- **AC Hotel Kansas City Downtown**: 460 m from the venue, 906 Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, 64106
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/mciad-ac-hotel-kansas-city-downtown/overview/)
- **Hotel Phillips**: 530 m from the venue, 106 West 12th Street, Kansas City, 64105
- **Hotel Kansas City**: 530 m from the venue, 1228 Baltimore Avenue, Kansas City, 64105
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/missouri/hotel-kansas-city/mcijd)
  - Phone: +1 816-685-1228
- **Hotel Indigo Kansas City Downtown**: 540 m from the venue, 101 West 11th Street, Kansas City, 64105
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/kansas-city/mkcsw/hoteldetail)
- **Hilton President Kansas City**: 540 m from the venue, 1329 Baltimore, Kansas City, 64105

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