October 1 – November 14, 2025
2026 Aviation Scholarship Application Period Open
For more information go to Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Scholarships, or contact the MDT Aeronautics Division at
November 15, 2025
Loan and Grant Application Deadline
View the Loan and Grant webpage.
For more information, contact Stephen Torske at the MDT Aeronautics Division at
December 1, 2025
Aircraft and Pilot registration renewals for 2026 opens.
Register online starting December 1. You must have an access code that can be found on your yearly registration invoice.
For more information, visit the aircraft registrations page or the pilot registrations page or you may contact the MDT Aeronautics Division at
January 9 - 11, 2026
Winter Survival Clinic
Sugarloaf Lodge, Anaconda
Register for the 2026 Winter Survival Clinic
Download the Winter Survival Clinic flyer
For more information, contact Barbara Barnum at
January 28 - 29, 2026
Aeronautics Board Meeting – MDT Headquarters, Helena
For more information and link to meeting, contact Karen Hallenbeck at
February 6 - 7, 2026
Flight Instructor Refresher Course (FIRC)
Helena – Double Tree by Hilton
For more information, contact the MDT Aeronautics Division at
February 26 - 28, 2026
Montana Aviation Conference
Billings – Billings Hotel and Convention Center
Register for Montana's 41st Annual Aviation Conference - 2026
Download the Montana Aviation Conference flyer
For more information, contact Kelly Atkins at
March 1, 2026
Aircraft and Pilot registration renewals due on or before March 1st.
Register online starting December 1. You must have an access code that can be found on your yearly registration invoice.
For more information, visit the aircraft registrations page or the pilot registrations page or you may contact the MDT Aeronautics Division at
June 3, 2026
Aeronautics Board Meeting – Location TBD
For more information and link to meeting, contact Karen Hallenbeck at