2018 U.S. & Canadian Military Aerial Aircraft/Parachute Demonstration
During CY 2018, the U.S. and Canadian Military Aerial Demonstration Teams (Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, Snowbirds, and Golden Knights) will be performing on the dates and locations listed below.
Pilots should expect Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) in accordance with 14 CFR Section 91.145, Management of aircraft operations in the vicinity of aerial demonstrations and major sporting events. The dimensions and effective times of the TFRs may vary based upon the specific aerial demonstration event and will be issued via the U.S. NOTAM system. Pilots are strongly encouraged to check FDC NOTAMs to verify they have the most current information regarding these airspace restrictions.
The currently scheduled 2018 aerial demonstration locations, subject to change without notice, are:
|
Month |
Day |
USAF Thunderbirds |
USN Blue Angels |
USA Golden Knights |
Canadian Snowbirds |
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August |
9-19 |
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Des Moines, IA |
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14-16 |
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Fort Knox, KY |
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15 |
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New Cumberland, PA |
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18 |
|
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Fayetteville, NC |
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18-19 |
Chicago, IL |
Terre Haute, IN |
Chicago, IL |
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20-22 |
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Ottawa, IL |
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22 |
Atlantic City, NJ |
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Atlantic City, NJ |
Atlantic City, NJ |
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25-26 |
Ypsilanti, MI |
St Joseph, MO |
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31 |
|
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Indianapolis. IN |
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September |
1-3 |
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Cleveland, OH |
Indianapolis, IN
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8 |
|
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Fort Bragg, NC |
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8-9 |
McConnell AFB, KS |
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Wichita, KS |
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15-16 |
New Windsor, NY |
Owensboro, KY |
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21 |
|
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Apex, NC
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21-23 |
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Sacramento, CA |
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22 |
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Norman, OK |
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22-23 |
Mather, CA |
NAS Oceana, VA |
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Virginia Beach, VA |
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28-30 |
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San Diego, CA |
Hillsboro, OR |
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29-30 |
Salinas, CA |
San Diego, CA |
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October |
6-7 |
Baltimore, MD |
San Francisco, CA |
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Santa Maria, CA |
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7 |
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Washington, DC |
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13-14 |
Fort Worth, TX |
Minden-Tahoe, NV |
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Fort Worth, TX |
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20-21 |
Huntington Beach, CA |
Houston, TX |
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26 |
|
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Jacksonville, FL |
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27-28 |
Little Rock AFB, AK |
NAS Jacksonville, FL |
Little Rock AFB, AR |
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November |
2-3 |
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NAS Pensacola, FL |
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3 |
|
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Austin, TX |
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3-4 |
Homestead ARB, FL |
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Homestead ARB, FL |
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17 |
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Andalusia, AL |
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December |
8 |
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Philadelphia, PA |
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Note: Dates and locations are scheduled “show dates” only and do not reflect arrival or practice date TFR periods that may precede the specific aerial demonstration events listed above. Again, pilots are strongly encouraged to check FDC NOTAMs to verify they have the most current information regarding any airspace restrictions.