JOIN US

Join ORD Airport Watch to Observe + Record + Report.
You’ll enjoy the friendships while keeping our skies and communities safe.

Please note: a valid U.S. government-issued driver’s license, state ID, or passport is required for membership. No other forms of identification are accepted. All applications are processed with a background check prior to membership approval.

Step 4 - Pay 2-year membership dues.

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM

Step 3 - Email the completed form in .pdf format, a .pdf copy of your U.S. identification, and the .jpg color photo of yourself.

  • Email the following to Mark Stange, Board VP & Secretary at markoawboard@gmail.com:

    • the completed application form in .pdf format

    • a .pdf copy of your U.S. government-issued identification

    • a .jpg color passport-style photo of yourself

OAW New Member Join
$20.00

2-Year ORD Airport Watch Membership. In addition to the membership fee of $20.00, a completed application, U.S. Government ID proof and a current photo are required.

FYI: Application Processing & Law Enforcement Review

When we receive your completed application, U.S. government ID copy, and your photo, we will begin processing your membership. All applications are subject to law enforcement review and a background check. All background checks are conducted by the Bensenville Police Department. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing. Please do not send your documents to the Bensenville Police Department as they will not be accepted directly.

If you are NOT approved, we will contact you and issue you a refund .

Step 1 - Download and complete OAW application.

  • Download and digitally complete the application.

    • You may manually write in your information on the form, but please write legibly.

  • All applications and photocopies of identification must be in a PDF form.

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Step 2 - Prepare a .jpg color, passport-style photo on a plain background.

Step 5 - Purchase a Vest

OAW Vest
OAW Vest
from $20.00

Limit 2-per member please!

We look forward to seeing you plane spotting!

How to Convert a Photo from Your Mobile Phone to PDF.

Photo to PDF on Android:

  1. Open the photo: Access the photo you want to convert in your phone's Gallery or Photos app. 

  2. Select "Share" or "Print": Look for the "Share" or "Print" option within the photo details. 

  3. Choose "Save as PDF": In the sharing options, select "Save as PDF" to generate the PDF file. 

Photo to PDF on iPhone:

  1. Go to Photos, tap Share, then Save to Files.

  2. Open Files and locate the image.

  3. Send the image to your email, so you can forward it along with your OAW application.

OR

  1. Open your iPhone Photo app and find the photo you want to PDF.

  2. Select the photo and click the Share icon.

  3. Choose the Print option. It should be at the bottom of your options list.

  4. Zoom in on your photo - this opens your image in a PDF viewer.

  5. Tap the Share icon again once you're in the PDF viewer.

  6. Send the image to your email, so you can forward it along with your OAW application.