These are events include: private and public events, open houses, fundraisers & aircraft static display events with or without liquor. Before applying for a Temporary Activity Permit, you must check with Tourism & Events to see if your event requires a Special Event Permit.

Events held on airport property, properties with direct access to the airport or properties adjacent to Taxilane 1 or 2. Depending on your event, there may be a 20 - 60-day advance notice requirement.

The Airport requires the following:

• Airport/Airpark Temporary Activity Permit (download to digitally sign), TAP, is required. Please allow five days to process the airport temporary activity permit, but read below for any other requirements and deadlines.
• Insurance Certificate
• Event site plan, clearly depict security measures (i.e. event fencing, barriers, etc.)
• Property owner or airport lessor approval (email acceptable)
• $50 Fee
• Visiting Aircraft - Airpark: While most events do not permit aircraft to be included in hangars, if your event includes a non-based aircraft to be on display outside, remember to request a Visiting Aircraft Permit through Airport Operations.

Events held on properties adjacent to Taxilane 3, 4, 5 or 6 (non-public taxilanes)

• An Airport /Airpark Temporary Activity Permit is not required, BUT
• Check to if a City of Scottsdale Special Event Permit is required (30 - 60 days advance notice)

A commercial photography requires an Airport/Airpark Temporary Activity (TAP) permit for any video/photos hiring a person or company. If an owner or an employee is taking photos of their own property or aircraft, a TAP is not required.

Requirements

A TAP is required for any commercial photography/video taking place on airport property, direct access property or adjacent to Taxilane 1 or 2.

• Airport/Airpark TAP form, include detailed information on location and scope of photo shoot. (At least three days advance notice required)
• Insurance Certificate under photographer's name
• Email or letter of approval from property owner and, if applicable, leased tenant
• $50 fee payable to City of Scottsdale/Scottsdale Airport
  

The Airport/Airpark Temporary Activity Permit application fee is $50 payable to the City of Scottsdale.

If an event utilizes airport property, not leased areas, the Airport Property Special Event fee is $.60 per square foot.

The Aviation Business Center features over 4,100 square feet of meeting and event space available for rent for your next meeting or event. There are two meeting rooms, the Stearman and Thunderbird, named in honor of the airport's start as a WWII training facility. These rooms may be combined to offer a larger space, separated for two smaller event rooms and/or combined with a patio area. The meeting rooms are managed by Volanti Restaurant. For more information on room rentals, please contact Volanti Restaurant at 480-657-2426.

Amenities available with room rental:

• Classroom-style meeting tables with power supply (white)
• Conference-style chairs (orange/black)
• Projector and screen
• A/V system and microphones
• Covered public parking is conveniently located across the street
• Wi-Fi connection available.

Volanti Restaurant and Lounge is located on the second floor of the Aviation Business Center adjacent to the meeting rooms and offers spectacular views of the airfield and the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. The restaurant is available as an option to cater your event or you can choose your own caterer.