The Best Gifts for Lovers of Aviation

By Travel + Leisure Staff
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“Aviation geek” isn't an insult, it's a moniker that can be worn with pride.

If you've got an #avgeek in your life — even if you don't fully appreciate their love of aircraft and the skies that lift them — there are tons of gifts that we know they'll appreciate.

Related:50 Travel Gift Ideas Less Than $50

This year, the editors at Travel + Leisure have put together gift guides for everyone on your list, from the Disney fanatic to the Etsy-obsessed. If you want your gift to feel more personal, think of a particular hobby or interest your friend or family member enjoys. If that's aviation, you've come to the right place.

From a mug with their favorite airport's code to an authentic bomber jacket to a planespotting subscription to furniture made from actual plane parts, these aviation gifts are for every budget — and every avgeek.
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Aviation Poster

Courtesy of Society6

Aviation posters range from the artistic to the cheeky. Society6 has travel-themed designs from hundreds of artists, with different sizes that you can get professionally framed.

To buy: society6.com, $20-$50

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Bomber Jacket

Courtesy of Zappos

A bomber jacket always says aviation, and this year it also says on trend. Alpha Industries MA-1 Flight Jacket is authentic — it's the jacket that U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots and ground crew wore starting in the 1960s — with a reversible design featuring a bright orange lining.

To buy: Men's and Women's on zappos.com, $150

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Custom Ray-Ban Aviators

Courtesy of Ray-Ban

There's no aviation accessory as timeless as aviators, and Ray-Ban will let you custom design a pair for your stylish giftee. Choose the frame and lens colors — even get it engraved and add a case.

To buy: ray-ban.com, $173

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Boeing Airplane Stapler

Courtesy of Boeing Store

A stapler isn't the office ... staple that it used to be, as paper gets slowly phased out, and that's all the more reason to make it a fun decoration. This whimsical airplane stapler is available direct from Boeing (which has an entire array of branded items, from umbrellas to eye masks to plush toys).

To buy: boeingstore.com, $10

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Modular Brightline Bags

Courtesy of Amazon

This fully customizable baggage line is a pilot favorite. The best part of giving a set as a gift is that sections can be added on or removed, so whoever you give it to will be able to make it exactly what they want it — for every trip.

To buy: amazon.com, $174

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PlaneTags

Courtesy of PlaneTags

These tags are made from retired aircraft skins and are the perfect stocking stuffers. (If you're not sure which one to get, get the 747.)

To buy: planetags.com, $25 - $125

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Airport Pillows

Courtesy of Amazon

Airportag pillows add some love for aviation to anyone's decor.

To buy: amazon.com, $25

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Tiffany Airplane Charms

Courtesy of Tiffany & Co.

Aviation can sometimes have a masculine connotation, but there's a long history of women in aviation. And whoever your favorite avgeek is, if they also love jewelry, they'll love these Tiffany charms.

To buy: charm pendant and cuff links on tiffany.com, $155-$325

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No Fly List T-shirt

Courtesy of Threadless

A simple t-shirt and yet we cannot. stop. laughing. Best shirt. The best shirt. For men and women.

To buy: threadless.com, $19

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MotoArt Delta Wingman Desk

Courtesy of MotoArt Studios

A desk the price of a car isn't for everyone, but one thing is for sure: even the aviation geek who has everything won't have this.

To buy: motoart.com, $38,500

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Parrot Bebop 2 Drone

Courtesy of Parrot

While the FAA has issued new restrictions on drones, the most devout aviation enthusiasts will certainly know the ins and outs of how to enjoy this Parrot Bebop 2 drone legally.

To buy: amazon.com, $318 (was $550)

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Aviation Headset

Courtesy of Amazon

Whether they're listening to air traffic control or Spotify, this aviation headset is professional style and quality.

To buy: amazon.com, $170

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Aviator Chair

Courtesy of Restoration Hardware

This amazing chair was inspired by World War II fighter planes.

To buy: restorationhardware.com, starting at $1,895

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Piston Desk Clock

Courtesy of Etsy

The Pratt & Whitney R-2800 Double Wasp Radial Engine Piston has powered many a great aircraft, and this piston clock is a testament to the engineering that has made flight possible over the past century. There's also an opportunity for a great (as in terribly punny) “time flies” joke in the card.

To buy: etsy.com, $215

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Flight Tracking Subscriptions

Courtesy of FlightRadar24.com

Give the gift of omniscience — at least when it comes to what's over our heads — with a premium flight tracking subscription. There are monthly and annual subscriptions.

To buy: flightradar24.com or flightaware.com, $35

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Garmin D2 Charlie

Courtesy of Amazon

The classic pilot's watch goes high-tech. This is so much cooler than checking the time on your smartphone.

To buy: amazon.com, $750

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Stainless Steel Airplane Cocktail Shaker

Courtesy of Amazon

Aviation-inspired cocktail recipes not included.

To buy: amazon.com, $50

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Transceiver Radio

Courtesy of Amazon

For the skilled planespotter.

To buy: amazon.com, $63

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Boeing 747 Plane Model

Courtesy of Jet.com

The last commercial United 747 flight may have landed, but your favorite aviation enthusiast's love for the jumbo jet can go on with a plane model perfect for display.

To buy: walmart.com, $52

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Mike Kelley Airportrait Photography

© Michael Kelley

Mike Kelley's photography will give you a new appreciation of air travel.

To buy: mpkelley.photography, starting at $650

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