NBAA-BACE 2026 Las Vegas — Complete Exhibit Booth Builder Guide for Business Aviation Exhibitors

If your company is preparing to exhibit at NBAA-BACE 2026 — the National Business Aviation Association Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition in Las Vegas, Nevada — you are entering the world’s most influential business aviation event. Every year, the global business aviation community converges at the Las Vegas Convention Center to showcase leading aircraft, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced services in front of the most qualified, highest-net-worth decision-making audience in the entire aviation industry.

With state-of-the-art aircraft on the floor, a static aircraft display at Henderson Executive Airport, hundreds of exhibitors competing for attention across the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, and business aviation’s most powerful buyers, operators, flight departments, and procurement teams walking the aisles — your exhibit booth is your brand’s most visible, most important asset for three days in October.

Interior Today LLC is a full-service custom exhibit booth builder and trade show display company. We design, fabricate, install, and dismantle professional exhibit stands for aviation, aerospace, and technology companies exhibiting at NBAA-BACE and major aviation industry events across the United States.

This is the most complete guide available for NBAA-BACE 2026 exhibitors — every official event detail, exhibit hall hour, venue fact, education track, registration policy, venue rule, and critical planning consideration — plus exactly how Interior Today LLC builds exhibit stands worthy of the world’s most powerful business aviation event.

NBAA-BACE 2026 — Event Overview at a Glance

Event Detail	Information
Full Event Name	2026 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition
Abbreviation	2026 NBAA-BACE
Official Hashtag	#NBAA2026
Organized By	National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)
Event Dates	October 20 – 22, 2026
Pre-Event Career Programs	October 19 – 22, 2026
Primary Venue	Las Vegas Convention Center — West Hall
West Hall Address	300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Aircraft Display Location	Henderson Executive Airport (NBAA-BACE Aircraft Connection)
Aircraft Connection Address	1201 Jetstar Ave., Henderson, NV 89052
Event Website	nbaabace.org
NBAA Website	nbaa.org
Event Character	The world’s most powerful business aviation event
Industry Focus	Business aviation — aircraft, avionics, MRO, services, technology, safety
Dress Code	Business attire — mandatory for all attendees, exhibitors, and booth staff

What Is NBAA-BACE? The World’s Most Powerful Business Aviation Event

The NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) is, by every measure, the single most important trade event in business aviation. Organized by the National Business Aviation Association — a non-profit that has served and advanced the business aviation industry for over 75 years — NBAA-BACE is the annual gathering of the global business aviation community at its highest level.

This is where aircraft manufacturers debut new aircraft. Where avionics companies unveil next-generation cockpit technology. Where MRO providers, charter operators, FBOs, software companies, safety organizations, and service providers compete for the attention of the most qualified buyers in aviation. And where the ideas, partnerships, and policy directions that will shape the next decade of business aviation are forged in exhibit halls, meeting rooms, and ramp-side conversations.

NBAA itself describes the mission precisely: to foster an environment that allows business aviation to thrive in the United States and around the world. The association serves more than 10,000 companies and professionals and reinvests all resources generated through NBAA-BACE into advocacy, safety initiatives, education, and industry advancement programs.

For exhibitors, NBAA-BACE delivers something no digital campaign, no regional event, and no other trade show can match: three days of direct, face-to-face access to the full spectrum of business aviation’s decision-making community — all in one place, all actively engaged in evaluating your products, services, and brand.

NBAA-BACE 2026 — Official Exhibit Hall Hours

Understanding the exact exhibit hours is critical for planning your installation timeline, staffing schedule, and visitor engagement strategy.

Indoor Exhibits — Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall

Day	Date	Exhibit Hall Hours
Tuesday	October 20, 2026	10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday	October 21, 2026	9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Thursday	October 22, 2026	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Key planning note: Tuesday opens one hour later than the other days — at 10:00 a.m. rather than 9:00 a.m. Thursday closes two hours earlier at 3:00 p.m. Your exhibit must be fully staffed, live, and demo-ready from the first moment of each session. Interior Today LLC ensures your installation is complete and your booth is fully operational before the first attendee step through the doors Tuesday morning.

Pre-Event Career Development Programs

Program Type	Dates
Career Development Events	October 19 – 22, 2026
Professional Development and Safety Programming	October 19 – 22, 2026
Education Sessions and Exhibit Hall Open	October 20 – 22, 2026

Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center — West Hall

NBAA-BACE 2026 indoor exhibits are located exclusively in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. This is the newest, most modern section of the LVCC — a state-of-the-art building with soaring ceilings, exceptional lighting, and modern infrastructure that creates an ideal environment for premium business aviation exhibits.

Venue Feature	Detail
Building	West Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center
Address	300 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Parking Location	Silver Lot (adjacent to West Hall)
Parking Cost	$15 per space on show days; same-day in-and-out privileges with receipt
Parking Payment	Cash or credit cards accepted
Overnight Parking	Prohibited — vehicles left overnight will be towed at owner’s expense
Lost & Found	Located outside Hall W1 — report missing items to 702-892-7400
First Aid Station	West Hall Atrium Lobby, corner between Registration and Food Court
Bag Storage	Outside Southwest Entrance to West Building, near hotel shuttle area — $10 per bag
Bag Storage Hours	Mon Oct 19: 7 a.m.–5 p.m. / Tue Oct 20: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. / Wed Oct 21: 7 a.m.–6 p.m. / Thu Oct 22: 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Remote Badge Pickup	Also available at Encore hotel registration center
LVCC Traffic Office	702-892-7400

NBAA-BACE Aircraft Connection — Henderson Executive Airport

One of the defining features of NBAA-BACE that separates it from every other aviation trade show is the Aircraft Connection at Henderson Executive Airport — a dedicated static aircraft display where attendees can walk the ramp, board aircraft, examine avionics and cabin systems up close, and engage directly with aircraft manufacturers and completion centers in a real aviation environment.

Aircraft Connection Detail	Information
Location	Henderson Executive Airport
Address	1201 Jetstar Ave., Henderson, NV 89052
Shuttle Service	Complimentary shuttle bus between Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport on all show days
Parking	Free — all parking including accessible parking on first-come, first-served basis
Overnight Parking	Prohibited — vehicles left overnight will be towed at owner’s expense
Badge Pickup	Available at Henderson Executive Airport registration area
Bag Storage	Complimentary storage inside the registration tent, before security
First Aid	Available in the Henderson Executive Airport registration area
Lost & Found	Located in the registration area at Henderson Executive Airport

Coat & Bag Storage — Complete Details

Location	Where	Fee	Hours
Las Vegas Convention Center	Outside Southwest Entrance, West Building, near hotel shuttle	$10 per bag	Mon Oct 19: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tue Oct 20: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; Wed Oct 21: 7 a.m.–6 p.m.; Thu Oct 22: 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Henderson Executive Airport	Inside registration tent, before security	Complimentary	Show days

NBAA-BACE 2026 — Badge, Registration & Cancellation Policies

Understanding the registration and cancellation rules protects your investment and keeps your team compliant with NBAA’s strictly enforced policies.

Registration & Badge Pickup

Registration Detail	Information
Online Registration	Strongly encouraged — saves money and time on-site
Badge Pickup Locations	Las Vegas Convention Center; Henderson Executive Airport; Encore hotel remote registration center
ID Required	Government-issued photo ID required at all badge pickup locations
Badge Requirement	Official NBAA-issued badge must be worn at all times during the event
Badge Transferability	Badges are non-transferable — they may only be used by the named individual
Badge Violations	NBAA may remove any participant (without refund) found sharing, selling, or duplicating badges
Name Substitutions	Permitted prior to badges being printed; not permitted once printed

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Type	Deadline	Fee / Policy
NBAA-BACE Registration	In writing by October 9, 2026	$50 processing fee charged
NBAA-BACE Registration	After October 9, 2026	No refunds
PDP Courses & Tax/Regulatory Conference	In writing by September 18, 2026	10% processing fee charged
PDP Courses & Tax/Regulatory Conference	After September 18, 2026	No refunds
How to Cancel	Email cancellation or substitution request to registration@nbaa.org	—

NBAA-BACE 2026 — Parking Details

Parking Location	Cost	Notes
Las Vegas Convention Center — Silver Lot	$15 per space (show days)	Same-day in-and-out with receipt; cash or credit accepted
Oversized Vehicles	Additional charges based on spaces used	Bronze and Platinum lots available for RVs, box vans, enclosed trailers (when available; max two spaces lengthwise)
Henderson Executive Airport	Free — first-come, first-served	All parking including accessible parking; overnight prohibited

NBAA-BACE 2026 — Education Tracks & Professional Development

The education program at NBAA-BACE is one of the most comprehensive in the aviation industry — covering safety, operations, regulation, technology, leadership, and career development across targeted tracks designed for specific roles and disciplines.

Education Track Categories

Track	Primary Audience
Airports	Airport operations professionals, FBO operators
Artificial Intelligence (AI)	All aviation professionals exploring AI applications
Emerging Technology	Technology adopters, avionics professionals, innovation leaders
Flight Attendants	Corporate and business aviation cabin crew
Leadership	Executives, department heads, operations managers
Legal	Aviation attorneys, compliance officers, risk managers
Maintenance	A&P mechanics, MRO professionals, maintenance managers
Operations	Flight departments, dispatchers, operational managers
Regulatory	Compliance teams, regulatory affairs professionals
Safety	Safety managers, SMS practitioners, training professionals
Workforce Development	HR professionals, training managers, talent development
Young Professionals (YoPro)	Early-career aviation professionals

Career Development Events: October 19–22, 2026 (beginning the day before the exhibit hall opens — giving career-focused attendees a full extra day of programming)

Professional Development and Safety Programming: October 19–22, 2026

The education program runs concurrently with the exhibit hall across all three show days — meaning that qualified professionals move between learning sessions and the exhibit floor continuously throughout Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

NBAA’s Mission, Role & Industry Impact

Understanding what NBAA represents helps every exhibitor understand the quality of the audience they are engaging at NBAA-BACE.

NBAA Pillar	What It Means for the Industry
Safety & Aircraft Operations	Expert guidance, tools, and best-practice resources supporting safe, efficient business aircraft operation
Legislative & Regulatory Advocacy	Advocates at federal, state, and local levels to protect industry interests and advance policies supporting safety, growth, and operational success
Networking & Commerce	10+ annual events connecting professionals, strengthening partnerships, and supporting business growth
Education & Career Development	Resources supporting industry workforce through career growth, talent development, training, mentoring, and pathways to attract and retain aviation professionals
Membership	Serves more than 10,000 companies and professionals worldwide
Structure	501(c)(6) non-profit — all resources from NBAA-BACE reinvested into industry advancement
History	Over 75 years of leading business aviation in safety, security, policy, events, and industry advancement

NBAA-BACE Attendance & Audience — Who Walks Your Exhibit Booth

NBAA-BACE draws the most qualified, most senior, and most decision-ready audience in the business aviation industry. This is not a consumer show — it is a business-to-business event where procurement decisions worth hundreds of thousands to hundreds of millions of dollars are influenced.

Attendee Category	Why They Attend NBAA-BACE
Flight Department Managers	Evaluate new aircraft, avionics upgrades, training services, and operational tools
Corporate Aviation Directors	Assess aircraft acquisition, fleet management, and operational efficiency solutions
Aircraft Owners & Operators	Explore aircraft options, completion services, and ownership support programs
Charter Operators & Air Taxi Companies	Source aircraft, software, scheduling technology, and operational services
Fixed Base Operators (FBOs)	Evaluate fuel, ground support, facility management, and customer experience solutions
MRO Professionals	Source parts, tooling, software, and technical service providers
Aviation Safety & Compliance Officers	Discover safety management systems, training programs, and regulatory compliance tools
Aviation Attorneys & Tax Professionals	Network and attend specialized legal and regulatory education tracks
Avionics Engineers & Technicians	Evaluate new avionics systems, STC solutions, and upgrade pathways
Young Aviation Professionals (YoPro)	Build careers, network with industry leaders, and discover career development resources
Government & Regulatory Representatives	Engage with industry on policy, safety standards, and compliance frameworks
International Aviation Professionals	Connect with U.S. manufacturers, operators, and service providers in the global market

NBAA-BACE Important Rules & Policies for Exhibitors and Attendees

These rules are strictly enforced by NBAA. Every exhibitor and booth staff member needs to know them before the show opens.

Age Policy

Age Rule	Detail
Under 12 years old	Not permitted on the NBAA-BACE exhibit floor under any circumstances — before, during, or after the show
12 years and older	Permitted in exhibit areas during exhibit hours with a valid NBAA-BACE badge
All children	Not permitted in exhibit areas during installation and dismantle — no exceptions

Dress Code

Dress Requirement	Who It Applies To
Business attire mandatory	All attendees
Business attire mandatory	All exhibitors
Business attire mandatory	All personnel working on behalf of exhibitors in their booths

This is strictly enforced. NBAA-BACE is a professional business event in the premium business aviation sector. Every person representing your company in your exhibit booth must arrive in appropriate business attire. Interior Today LLC recommends briefing all booth staff on this requirement before travel.

Outboarding & Suitcasing — Zero Tolerance Policy

Prohibited Activity	Consequence
Suitcasing — soliciting business at the venue by registrants not affiliated with an exhibiting company	Removal from event (no refund) + prohibition from future NBAA events
Outboarding — hosting events or exhibits outside the venue that are promoted to NBAA-BACE attendees	Same consequences

Mobility Devices & Accessibility

Accessibility Detail	Information
Service Animals	Only trained service animals with proper supervision are permitted
Power Mobility Devices	Individuals requiring power-driven mobility devices must contact exhibits@nbaa.org for approval before the show
Policy	Devices must be specifically for handicapped individuals and exhibit stability required to operate around exhibits and aircraft
Reasonable Accommodations	NBAA provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities — contact NBAA personnel on-site

Data Privacy & Badge Scanning

Data Rule	Detail
Badge Scanning	Participants who allow their badge to be scanned by an exhibitor acknowledge their contact information will be shared with that exhibitor
Limited Data Sharing	Personal information may be shared with health and legal authorities upon request, and with select hotels for room block auditing

NBAA-BACE 2026 — Social Media & Pre-Show Marketing Guide

NBAA provides exhibitors and attendees with structured pre-show marketing resources to maximize their presence before the show opens.

Official Event Hashtag & Tags

Platform	Tag / Handle
Official Hashtag	#NBAA2026
LinkedIn	National Business Aviation Association
Instagram	@nbaaonline
Facebook	@NBAA
TikTok	@nbaatiktok
YouTube	@NBAAvideo
X (Twitter)	@nbaa

Best Times to Post on Social Media (NBAA Recommendations)

Platform	Recommended Posting Times
LinkedIn	Weekdays, 8:00–10:00 a.m. or 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Instagram / Facebook	Weekdays, 9:00–11:00 a.m. or 1:00–3:00 p.m.
TikTok	Morning or evening (before/after work hours)
YouTube	Weekdays, 12:00–3:00 p.m. or evenings, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
X (Twitter)	Weekdays, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Pre-Show Announcement Timeline

Period	Action
June – August 2026	Begin announcing your NBAA-BACE participation with: Hashtag #NBAA2026, Event name (NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition), Abbreviation (2026 NBAA-BACE), Dates (Oct. 20-22, 2026), Location (Las Vegas), Website (nbaabace.org)
September – October 2026	Increase frequency of posts; share booth number, exhibit highlights, product announcements, team previews, and meeting scheduling invitations

Key Official Contacts for NBAA-BACE 2026

Contact Type	Contact Details
Exhibit Questions	exhibits@nbaa.org
Registration & Badge Cancellations	registration@nbaa.org
LVCC Traffic Office / Parking	702-892-7400
General Event Information	nbaabace.org
NBAA Main Website	nbaa.org
Lost & Found (LVCC)	Outside Hall W1 — report to 702-892-7400
Show Management	Contact via nbaa.org

Why Your Exhibit Booth Design Matters More at NBAA-BACE Than Almost Anywhere Else

NBAA-BACE is the premium tier of professional trade shows. The audience is sophisticated, senior-level, and moving with purpose. A flight department director, a corporate aviation VP, an aircraft acquisition consultant, or a charter operator CEO has 15 meetings scheduled before noon. They arrive on the exhibit floor evaluating vendors in seconds.

In this environment, your exhibit booth is not just a backdrop for conversations — it is the first and most powerful communication your brand makes. Before a word is spoken, your exhibit tells every passing professional exactly how serious you are, how established your company is, and whether a conversation with you is worth their limited time.

Here is what the NBAA-BACE audience reads from your exhibit in the first five seconds:

Scale and presence signal market position. In a hall full of serious aviation companies — aircraft manufacturers, global avionics brands, international service providers — the scale and professionalism of your exhibit booth is an immediate credibility signal. A custom-built island exhibit with premium materials, precise lighting, and branded AV integration says you are a serious player. A pop-up banner and a skirted table says you are not.

Design quality reflects product/service quality. Business aviation buyers are exacting. The same professionals who specify the interior finishes of a $30 million aircraft are evaluating your exhibit environment. If your booth looks cheap, rushed, or generic, it creates a subconscious association with those qualities in your products and services.

Private meeting capability drives deal-making. At NBAA-BACE, the highest-value conversations happen at tables, not standing at counters. Building a semi-private meeting area into your exhibit — even in a modest footprint — signals that you expect qualified, serious conversations and have prepared a space for them.

Business attire requirement means premium environment. NBAA-BACE mandates business attire for everyone on the show floor. This is a formal, high-stakes professional environment. Your exhibit design should match that energy — clean lines, premium materials, restrained use of color, and graphics that communicate expertise rather than entertainment.

Interior Today LLC — Full Services for NBAA-BACE 2026 Exhibitors

Interior Today LLC is a full-service custom exhibit booth builder and trade show display company with deep experience in aviation, aerospace, and defense industry trade shows. We understand the specific demands of NBAA-BACE — the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall’s configuration, the premium professional atmosphere, the business attire requirement that extends to every element of your exhibit environment, and the sophisticated audience that evaluates your booth as a proxy for your brand’s overall quality.

Service	What Interior Today LLC Delivers
Custom Exhibit Design	Full 3D rendered concept design tailored to your space, brand, aviation sector positioning, and LVCC West Hall specifications
Exhibit Fabrication	Professional-grade construction of all booth components — structures, counters, towers, backwalls, display panels, reception areas
Premium Flooring	Carpet, raised hardwood-look platforms, specialty flooring — all meeting LVCC installation requirements
Large-Format Graphics	Backwall displays, hanging signs, side panels, product identification displays, digital print on premium substrates
Aviation-Grade Lighting Design	LED accent lighting, precision spotlights for aircraft models and product displays, ambient lighting that creates premium atmosphere
AV & Technology Integration	Monitor mounting, video wall systems, demo screen placement, interactive display kiosks, tablet demonstration stations
Custom Premium Furniture	Branded reception counters, executive meeting tables, premium lounge seating, product display pedestals
Aircraft Model Display Engineering	Display mounts, lit pedestals, and secure display environments for aircraft scale models and avionics equipment
Private Meeting Room Construction	Semi-enclosed meeting areas with table, seating, and visual privacy — designed for qualified deal-making conversations
Shipping & Freight Coordination	Complete freight logistics to the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall — timed to your move-in window
Installation (Move-In)	Professional crew manages your complete exhibit build at LVCC
On-Site Support	Interior Today LLC contact available throughout all three show days
Dismantling (Move-Out)	Complete teardown, packing, and return freight coordination after the show closes Thursday at 3:00 p.m.
Rental Exhibit Systems	Modular rental exhibits with custom graphics — professional aviation-grade presence at lower capital investment

Exhibit Booth Types Interior Today LLC Builds for NBAA-BACE

Small Inline Booth — 10×10 and 10×20

The foundational booth size at NBAA-BACE. At 100–200 square feet, every design decision matters because there is no room for anything that does not work. Interior Today LLC designs small inline booths for NBAA-BACE with a commanding full-height backwall graphic that immediately identifies your company and your value proposition, a branded counter or reception point that creates natural engagement, and focused lighting that makes your space feel premium even at modest scale.

Aviation software companies, specialized MRO service providers, regulatory consultants, training organizations, and niche avionics suppliers all exhibit successfully at the 10×10 or 10×20 level when the booth design is executed with the precision and professionalism the NBAA audience expects.

Best for: Specialized service providers, software and technology companies, training organizations, regulatory consultants, and first-time NBAA-BACE exhibitors establishing their presence.

Mid-Size Inline and Island Booth — 10×30, 20×20, 20×30

This range gives you the space to create distinct functional zones — a product display or demo area, a professional meeting station, and a reception point — while still presenting a unified, cohesive brand environment.

Interior Today LLC designs mid-size NBAA-BACE booths with traffic flow that moves visitors naturally from an open, aisle-facing welcome point through product displays toward a consultation area in the rear of the booth. For avionics companies, MRO providers, charter platforms, FBO technology vendors, and aviation services companies, this configuration allows for simultaneous product demos and private business conversations without either disrupting the other.

Best for: Established avionics and technology companies, MRO organizations with multiple service lines, charter and FBO companies, flight operations technology providers, and aviation services brands building long-term NBAA-BACE presence.

Large Custom Island Booth — 400 sq. ft. and Above

For aircraft manufacturers, major avionics brands, large MRO groups, aviation finance companies, and market-leading service organizations, a large custom island exhibit at NBAA-BACE creates a brand destination — not just a booth, but a physical expression of your company’s leadership position in the business aviation industry.

Interior Today LLC designs large NBAA-BACE island exhibits as fully engineered brand environments. Multiple product display zones. Enclosed executive meeting rooms for confidential high-value conversations. Premium branded reception areas with aviation-quality materials and finishes. Hanging sign towers maximizing the West Hall’s ceiling height. AV walls with aircraft footage, product demos, and brand content running continuously. And hospitality zones that give qualified visitors a reason to stay — and to come back.

Best for: Aircraft OEMs, major avionics manufacturers, large charter and management companies, aviation finance institutions, and any company for whom NBAA-BACE is their primary annual brand investment.

Rental Exhibit Systems

Not every company needs a full custom build every year. Interior Today LLC offers modular rental exhibit systems with complete custom aviation-appropriate graphics packages. Rental systems deliver a professional, branded presence at a fraction of the capital cost of a fully custom exhibit — ideal for first-time NBAA-BACE exhibitors, smaller companies, or organizations that exhibit at only one or two shows annually.