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PUBLISHED: Feb 28, 2010 UPDATED: Dec 20, 2022 BY: Tori | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. SEE THE PRIVACY POLICY LINKED IN MY FOOTER

Airplane Party Theme

Do you have a little one who loves planes? This airplane party theme will have them ready for take off!

Amy Atlas recently hosted an airplane themed birthday party for her son- and of course, every detail was perfect. Check out some of the images and airplane party ideas.

airplane party theme
Airplane Party Theme Table

(My son has already had a train birthday party "chugga chugga two two" and a modern racecar birthday so I'm thinking a plane party just might be in our future!)

Simple Details For An Airplane Party Theme

The Table: Create a "runway" table using a solid color table cloth or paper roll, and some white tape (or paint). It acts like a focal point and is so easy and inexpensive to make.

The Place Settings: Paper placemats and paper napkin rings allow you to match your party colors! Remember, when I showed you how to use scrapbook paper to make place settings?

Airplane themed cookies
Cute Airplane Cookies

The Desserts: Splurge on some cute custom cookies or cupcake toppers to pull your airplane party theme together.

airplane themed cupcakes

These cupcakes are adorable! I like to order custom toppers but put them on top of store bought cupcakes (I like to keep things as easy as possible!). You can see I did this for this boho sweet 16 party, this birthday breakfast party, and many more parties I've shared over the years!

More Ideas For An Airplane Party

  • Give each guest a pair of cute aviator sunglasses!
  • Have kids paint a wooden airplane as a party activity
  • Make a party playlist with songs that reference flying or planes
  • Make a sign that says "time flies" as party decor
  • Have the invitations look like plan boarding passes
  • Have kids make paper airplanes and race them

Related Party Themes

  • A Modern Race Car 3rd Birthday
  • Chugga Chugga Two Two!
  • Notorious BIG Party! Reid's Big ONE
  • Rainbows and Race Cars Birthday Party
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Tori is an entertaining expert who likes to keep things simple. From setting a thoughtful table to whipping up an easy appetizer recipe, she's got you covered. Her favorite place is to be is sitting poolside with her family with a glass of rosé in hand.

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  1. Audra Harris says

    April 07, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    I absolutely love this theme, my son is a big fan of air planes. I want to do an air plane birthday party for his 3rd bday, his bday is in June and I was wondering if you could tell me where to get a majority of the decorations and stuff for it. thank you so much

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  2. Katheryn Claudy says

    March 04, 2011 at 5:05 pm

    Where did you get the little airplanes for the cupcakes?

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  3. Christi says

    March 02, 2010 at 9:48 pm

    Wasn't this party amazing?!

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  4. Teri Edwards says

    March 02, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    I absolutely LOVE this Blog post...inspirational!

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