The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.

The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.

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The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.

Donate Today

The Recreational Aviation Foundation preserves, improves, and creates airstrips for recreational access.

Donate Today

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The RAF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, however, we are not a membership organization. We rely solely on donations to fulfill the RAF mission. To become an RAF supporter, click the Join Now button to either donate or simply fill out your contact information so you will receive our communications. To become a volunteer, click the Volunteer button to learn about volunteer opportunities.

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Welcome to the RECREATIONAL AVIATION FOUNDATION

The Recreational Aviation Foundation (RAF) was founded by a group of Montana pilots who realized that the threat of recreational airstrip closure was of national concern. They also recognized that there was the need for a unified effort by pilots everywhere to protect public recreational opportunities. The RAF is dedicated to preserving existing airstrips and creating new public-use recreational airstrips throughout the United States.

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The RAF Way

Ryan Barn, MT

Trigger Gap, AR

The RAF implements its mission through these Guiding Principles:

We believe that aviation is a valid form of accessing recreational resources on public and private lands.

We believe in collaboration with both public and private entities to arrive at solutions that provide benefit to all parties.

We value the relationships of all stakeholders – both public and private – and commit to fostering relationships based upon integrity and transparency.

We believe that creation of new recreational airstrips will encourage the general aviation community to get out and recreate as well as provide more dispersed recreational opportunities.

We prioritize safety - from pre-flight planning to the experiences on the ground where our planes have taken us - and consider it a lifetime commitment, rather than an isolated event.

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DID YOU HEAR? RAF supporters will receive a $1,000 discount on the purchase of Hartzell Propeller's Voyager, Pathfinder, Explorer, and Trailblazer propellers through 2025. Read the Press Release!

Latest News

HARTZELL EXTENDS $1,000 SAVINGS TO RAF SUPPORTERS THROUGH 2025; BOOSTS RAF MISSION WITH EACH SALE

January 6, 2025

Our friends at Hartzell Propeller have again generously extended their popular $1,000 discount for RAF supporters on four backcountry propellers. We heartily thank Hartzell for their ongoing support, and for contributing $250 to the RAF mission for each new Hartzell prop sold due to this special offer, now through 2025! “When you have a partnership that really is a friendship, that…

RAF OUTFITTER JANUARY FEATURED ITEM

January 5, 2025

Check out our new lineup of RAF beanies! With midweight and fleece-lined options as well as kids’ sizing, we have a great variety. These tried-and-true beanies will get your family ready for winter. Made in Bozeman, MT. Order the Featured Item and shop the RAF Outfitter. If you have questions, please email contact@theraf.org or call 406-582-1723. Your RAF Outfitter purchase…

December 31, 2024

We’re looking forward to many airstrip projects in 2025. Thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, and supporters for all that you do to further the RAF Mission.