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Volunteers in the air and on the ground bringing hope on wings.

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Disaster Relief Missions Deployed 

1,700+

Flights Operated During Missions

1,750,000+

Supply Donations Transported in Pounds

13,000+

Volunteers
Nationwide

About Our
Organization

Operation Airdrop is a Texas-based 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to providing rapid relief to communities impacted by natural disasters.

 

Founded in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, we mobilize volunteer pilots and a diverse fleet of aircraft to deliver essential supplies to areas cut off from traditional aid routes. By partnering with local charities and organizations, we ensure that vital resources—such as food, medical supplies, and baby items—reach those in need within hours, not days.

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Our Response Methods

At Operation Airdrop, we are committed to delivering rapid and effective relief to communities impacted by natural disasters. Our innovative response methods ensure that essential supplies reach those in need when it matters most. 

Airborne Disaster Relief

We organize dedicated volunteers with private aircraft to transport critical supplies directly to affected areas. By leveraging the resources of general aviation, we can provide timely assistance in the wake of disasters.

Grassroots Collaboration

We connect local charity organizations with remote volunteers through municipal airports, fostering collaboration and enhancing relief efforts. This grassroots approach ensures that resources are mobilized efficiently and effectively.

Large or Small Scale Support

Whether the disaster is large or small, Operation Airdrop can coordinate a range of resources under one unified banner. Our flexibility allows us to adapt to various needs and challenges, ensuring comprehensive support for impacted communities.

Boots in the Air

In the immediate aftermath of a major disaster, we tackle critical "week one" problems by moving essential supplies within hours, not days. Our swift response helps alleviate the urgent needs of those affected, restoring hope and dignity in their time of crisis.

Get Involved 

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Fly With Us

Are you a licensed pilot with a personal aircraft? Sign up to fly with us and help transport vital supplies to communities in need. Your skills and aircraft can make a significant impact during times of crisis. 

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Make a Donation

Your financial support is crucial to our operations. Monetary donations help us maintain our staging locations, purchase necessary supplies, and cover operational costs.

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Volunteer Your Time

Become a part of our dedicated team! We are always looking for passionate individuals to assist with logistics, supply coordination, and outreach efforts. If you have skills in organization, communication, or project management, we would love to have you on board.

Partner with Us

If you represent a local charity or organization, consider partnering with Operation Airdrop. Together, we can enhance our relief efforts and ensure that aid reaches those who need it most. Contact us to discuss potential collaboration opportunities.

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Follow Us

Stay informed about our ongoing efforts, immediate needs, and upcoming events by following us on social media. Share our mission with your network to help raise awareness and encourage others to get involved.

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Our Past Missions

Hurricane Helene

Our biggest mission to date resulted in 40,000+ volunteer sign ups, nationwide media coverage and donor support, allowing 500+ volunteers to move over 1,000,000 lbs of supplies and save around 1,000 lives

Hurricane Ian

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Hurricane Ida

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Hurricane Harvey

With over 270 volunteer aircraft from around the region, Operation Airdrop volunteers delivered over 250,000 pounds of emergency supplies to areas along the Texas coast in the four days following Hurricane Harvey's landfall near Houston.

Hurricane Irma

One week after Hurricane Harvey airborne relief efforts ended, Operation Airdrop was called to Florida after Hurricane Irma. Our volunteers flew supplies to damaged areas throughout the state, basing aircraft from both Tallahassee and Lakeland.

Hurricane Maria

Operation Airdrop joined forces with the MLBPA, with former players Jose Cruz Jr., Luis Alicea, Nandy Serrano, and Ivan 'Pudge' Rodriguez to charter cargo flights of emergency supplies to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

Hurricane Florence

Operation Airdrop volunteers coordinated hundreds of general aviation compassion flights from Raleigh/Durham during the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. 284,000 pounds of supplies were flown over 520 flights in six days.

Hurricane Michael

Operation Airdrop flew supplies from University Air in Gainesville, Florida into areas affected by hurricane Michael in both Florida and Georgia, in collaboration with World Hope International, LabCorp, and Cobra Energy.

Hurricane Maria

Operation Airdrop consulted with Kenmore Air and the Washington Seaplane Pilots Association in a statewide exercise to simulate aviation response to a large-magnitude earthquake on the United States West Coast.

Become an Airdropper!

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