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World Directory
of Light Aviation

REACH THE GLOBAL AVIATION MARKET

The World Directory of Light Aviation (WDLA) is a unique aviation publication published by AOPA and Flying pages. 

A WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE 

400k+

global readers

60k+

printed copies

Available in 4 languages

(English, German, French, and Chinese) 

Reach spans North America,

Europe, and beyond 

Rate Card

​Space Closing June 1st & Materials Due June 15th. Hardcopy Available July 24, 2027 

International Coverage

Size
Black & White
Full Color
2 pg. spread
$6,500
$9,300
Full-page
$3,915
$5,600
2/3 page
$2,740
$4,200
1/2 page
$2,350
$3,360
1/3 page
$1,765
$2,520
1/4 page
$1,365
$1,965
1/6 page
$975
$1,400
1/8 page
$785
$1,110
1/16 page
$470
$670
Inside front & back cover
-
$7,830
Outside back cover
-
$8,950

US Domestic Coverage

Size
Black & White
Full Color
2 pg. spread
$4,200
$6,225
Full-page
$2,625
$3,750
2/3 page
$1,975
$2,815
1/2 page
$1,575
$2,247
1/3 page
$1,175
$1,680
1/4 page
$925
$1,310
1/6 page
$650
$935
1/8 page
$525
$755
1/16 page
$315
$450
Inside front & back cover
-
-
Outside back cover
-
-

​For Worldwide Coverage (China included), add 25% to International Coverage rates.

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Specifications

B: Trimmed. Finished size of ads printed to edge of paper. Add bleed allowance of 0.19 inches all round to figures shown. No type within 0.39 inches of edge.

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N: Normal. Within normal type area (with margine)

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File Requirements

  • We accept artwork generated by a Mac or a PC in the following formats: PDF, TIFF, EPS, and JPG. Resolution should be 300 dpi and color mode CMYK
     

  • Files up to 7 Mb can be emailed, to submit larger files please contact us.
     

  • If you originate your own artwork, it is your responsibility to ensure that it contains no typographical errors. If you notice a problem after you have submitted the artwork, contact us, we will do our best to help.
     

  • If you are supplying different artwork for the different language editions, note that the changes must affect the black plate only. Please supply a color proof.
     

  • Don't forget to activate your <<hyperlinks>> when you are recording your ad.
     

  • A fully professional advertisement design service is available at modest cost. Please ask for details.

Please submit all files to pilot.ad@aopa.org

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