COPA Migration
The annual gathering of Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association, bringing together Cirrus aircraft owners and pilots for type-specific training, education, social events, and the largest annual concentration of Cirrus aircraft on a single ramp. The 2026 Migration runs at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk.
What to expect
Quick facts
Dates
September 17–20, 2026
Location
Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk
San Antonio, United States
Estimated attendance
~1,500
Exhibitors
~60
Registration
from USD 1,200 member registration
Languages
EN
Regulatory focus
FAA
Also known as
COPA Migration, Cirrus Migration, Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association Migration
Who attends
Cirrus aircraft owners, COPA members, CSIP instructors, Cirrus Aircraft factory leadership and engineers, type-specific A&Ps, and a small contingent of prospective Cirrus buyers and demonstration flights.
Why flight schools attend
Flight schools operating Cirrus aircraft for training — particularly schools with CSIP-certified instructors and Cirrus-based ATPL or PPL programs — find COPA Migration uniquely valuable for instructor development, type-specific training updates, and recruiting CSIP-rated CFIs. Schools with Cirrus rental fleets benefit from the operational and CAPS decision-making content.
Frequently Asked Questions
CSIP (Cirrus Standardized Instructor Program) is the Cirrus Aircraft factory standardization program for flight instructors teaching in Cirrus aircraft. CSIP-rated CFIs follow factory-aligned curriculum and standards. Many flight schools operating Cirrus require their CFIs to hold CSIP certification.
Mostly not — Migration is tightly type-specific. Schools considering Cirrus aircraft for fleet expansion sometimes attend to evaluate the type and operating community before committing. Schools without Cirrus operations get less from Migration than from broader aviation events.
COPA Migration runs annually in the fall at a rotating US destination. The 2026 Migration runs September 17–20 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. Locations and dates are announced via cirruspilots.org typically six to nine months ahead.
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Listing last verified July 3, 2026 · Always confirm dates and registration via the official site.