The Redlands Airport Association (RAA) was founded in 2014. It was organized by users and friends of Redlands Municipal Airport (REI) to advocate for its use. Founders were concerned about various issues that were impacting aviation safety, economic viability, and longevity of REI. The purpose for the creation of the RAA is that it is necessary to deal with current and future issues of interest to the pilot and aviation community at REI.