(Header image credit: U.S. Navy Blue Angels)
The wildly popular Frontiers in Flight: McConnell Air Force Base Open House & Air Show is returning to Wichita, bringing with it an array of aerial displays including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels.
Plan to see this amazing air show Aug. 24-25 at McConnell Air Force Base, home of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing. Gates will open both days at 9 a.m. and the performances start at noon.
It’s no surprise the air show is so well loved in Wichita – the Air Capital of the World. It’s not only an opportunity for the city to show its dominance as king of the aircraft industry, but also allows the public a unique look at different planes as many skilled aerobatic pilots take to the skies to showcase their talents with jaw-dropping loops, rolls and spins.
Photo credit: U.S. Navy Blue Angels
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels will headline the free event, along with a wide variety of civilian and military static aircraft, including the KC-135 Stratotanker, B-52 and KC-46 throughout the two-day show.
Other performers include the F-35 Lightning Demo Team, A-10 Formation Demo, P-51 “Swamp Fox,” Tora! Tora! Tora! – and much more.
Additionally, ramp displays will include numerous types of military ground transport vehicles and dozens of assorted vendors and agents from various institutions, organizations and associations.
Various seating options are available on base, or you can see all the aviation marvels from the Kansas Aviation Museum’s Air Show Watch Party. You can bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy open seating on the tarmac. Food trucks and family entertainment will also be on site.
Learn more about why Wichita is the Air Capital of the World and find even more events happening in the coming months by visiting our calendar of events page.
