Judging by the number of emails I’ve received, I know a lot of you are champing at the bit to get your RSVPs in for Cranky Dorkfest on September 19. I’m happy to say that day has now arrived. If you want to do the morning ramp visit and/or be entered into the giveaway, you have to RSVP. If you don’t care about that stuff, well, just show up!
All these details will be posted on the main Cranky Dorkfest page.
YOU MUST RSVP by the end of the day on Thursday, September 10
Morning LAX Ramp Visit
Once again, LAX is going all out and will be inviting 500 of us to come hang out right next to Taxiway A and watch airplanes outside the Flight Path Museum. This is going to look a lot like last year with the event running from 8am to noon, but there are a couple of notable changes:
- There won’t be remote parking this year. There is another lot that we will be able to use within walking distance of the event, but this has limited parking. So, we need to know if you’re driving and how many people will be in your car in your RSVP so we can dole out parking passes when it gets closer.
- Instead of using buses for remote parking this year, LAX will be using them to give airfield tours. Stay tuned for more info on that.
Let’s talk details:
- What: LAX Ramp Visit
- When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 8am to 12pm (but the main event starts at 11am, so… use your time wisely)
- Where: The ramp outside the Flight Path Museum
I’ve had more than one airline talk about bringing in something special to look at and tour this year. Let’s see if anyone can top American’s Astrojet last year. I think they might. There will be water and restrooms available.
There are only 500 spots available, so RSVP NOW to save your spot.
The Cranky Dorkfest Main Event
As always, the main event will be held at the park right across the street from the In-N-Out just off the north end of LAX. If you’ve been before, you know how this goes. Show up, go buy a burger, watch airplanes, and talk shop with your fellow avgeeks. This year, we’ll hope LAX doesn’t decide to close 24R for maintenance like last year… not that I’m bitter. Parking can be tricky here too, but again, rideshare and transit will work as will walking from some areas if you’re willing to stretch your legs.
- What: Cranky Dorkfest Main Event
- When: Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 11am to 1pm
- Where: The park across from the In-N-Out
We will have giveaways from any airlines that participate as always, but like last year, we aren’t going to hand out raffle tickets the day of the event. You have to register in advance. It’s free, but you have to do it.
RSVP if you want to be entered in the giveaways. You can, of course, show up at the park and hang out, but if you have not RSVP‘d, you aren’t going to have a chance at the giveaways.
Get Your Official 2026 Cranky Dorkfest T-Shirt
Again, we are partnering with Plane Apparel Co to create an official 2026 shirt. Like what you see? You can buy it here.
Can’t click a link to RSVP, no problem. Here’s the embedded form below. See you there!
