Most of the airshow season happens between May and October, but you do not have to wait that long. 5 shows on our calendar have confirmed dates in February and March 2027 – on three continents. Here they are, in date order, with the official site of each.
In the United States
- NAF El Centro Festival of Flight – Saturday, March 13, Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, USA. Confirmed: the Blue Angels. Official site
- California Capital Air Show – March 20-21, Sacramento, CA, USA. Confirmed: the Blue Angels. Official site
El Centro is the first Blue Angels show of 2027 on the team’s published schedule, and Sacramento follows a week later. The full list is in our Blue Angels 2027 schedule.
Around the world
- Aero India – February 8-12, Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Official site
- Australian International Airshow (Avalon) – February 23-28, Avalon Airport, Victoria, Australia. Official site
- Classic Fighters Omaka – March 26-28, Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim, Marlborough, New Zealand. Official site
Planning an early-season trip
- Dates are confirmed, but performer line-ups, gate times and ticket prices are usually published later. Each show page on Airshow Guide shows what is known and links the official source.
- Aero India and Avalon are also aerospace trade shows; check the official site for which days are open to the general public before you book travel.
Sources
- Aero India (official site, Ministry of Defence)
- Australian International Airshow (official site)
- U.S. Navy Blue Angels
- Classic Fighters Omaka (official site)
Dates from the official sources linked above, as stored in the Airshow Guide calendar (checked November 2026). Details can change; confirm with the organizer before you travel.
Worth bringing
- Hearing protection Fast jets are very loud, especially for children. Ear defenders or foam plugs make the day much nicer.
- Sun protection Airfields have little shade: hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, even on cloudy days.
- Folding chair or blanket You may stand or sit for hours. Check the show rules first – some sites limit chairs near the crowd line.
Check each show’s own rules for allowed items. Full list: what to bring to an airshow.