2025 Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In
"Honoring the Past. Celebrating the Future."
The annual GCFFI in Florida is an unforgettable week-long experience packed with networking, great food, friendly challenges, and exclusive opportunities. Your All-Access Pass unlocks free swag (patches, stickers, t-shirt, koozie, and more), multiple breakfasts throughout the week, lunches including Mission BBQ, and evening socials at Beardless Brewhaus and Garden & Grain. It’s everything you need to connect, compete, and celebrate, GCFFI style.
Along with this year's GCFFI, we are also honoring the TH-57 by having a Sundown event following the last flight, which will take place on Tuesday, October 7th at the Naval Aviation Museum.
We will also be having a Volleyball Tournament at Flounders on Friday, October 10th, so get ready for some spikes, Diesel Fuels and good times.
Want more? We are also hosting the first ever GCFFI Aircrew Challenge on Tuesday, October 7th! Get your teammates ready.
We hope to see you at all our events!
Hotel Information
Hilton Garden Inn Pensacola Airport/Medical Center
When making reservations, mention the Naval Helicopter Association or use the group code NHA. This will allow you to book your room at the group rate of $129 per night for October 5-11, 2025. The group rate is available until September 15th.
1144 Airport Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 479-8900
https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pnscpgi-hilton-garden-inn-pensacola-airport-medical-center/
Holiday Inn Express Pensacola Downtown
The block code for the Naval Helicopter Association is NHA. You can use the code NHA to make their reservations at the discounted rate of $179 per night by calling 850-433-2231 or online with the link below. Please note that the cut-off date for the block is September 18th, 2025.
101 E Main St, Pensacola, FL 32502
https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=EX&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=PNSDT&checkInDate=05
GCFFI Breakdown
🚁 GCFFI is almost here! 🚁
Wondering what the Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In is all about? Let’s break it down ⬇️
📍 When & Where: October 6–10 at NAS Whiting Field and Pensacola, FL
👥 Who: Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard pilots, flight students, instructors, maintainers, and industry partners
✨ Why: To connect training with the fleet—giving students hands-on experience, face time with aviators, and insight into operational life beyond Whiting Field.
From static displays, simulator events, briefs, panels, and FAM flights to socials, networking, and exclusive merch, GCFFI is a one-of-a-kind week of professional development, camaraderie, and career-shaping opportunities.
🔥 Daily Highlights:
- Monday: Kick off with arrivals + Leadership & Industry Social at Sir Richard’s Pub
- Tuesday: First-ever Aircrew Challenge* + Milton Pastries and Firehouse Subs + Fleet Static Displays, TH-73 Fleet Incentive Flights, Simulators and Panels + TH-57 Last Flight & Sundown Commemoration
- Wednesday: Chick-Fil-A breakfast + Fleet Leadership Briefs and Industry Sims + NHA Membership Social at Beardless Brewhaus
- Thursday: Bagelheads + SNA Fleet FAM Flights + Aircrew Burger Burn + Membership Social at Garden & Grain in Pensacola
- Friday: Wrap up with the legendary Flounders Volleyball Tournament*! The perfect end to the week and start of your long weekend!
👉 Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready for an unforgettable GCFFI 2025!