What's New :: Cleveland National Air Show

During the New York Air Show on Long Island over the Memorial Day weekend, comedian Stephen Colbert provided his Comedy Central television audience with a unique twist on the standard military jet team media ride. Have a look at this report as Stephen Colbert flies with the Thunderbirds .

2009 Commemorative Pin and Patch now available!

Looking for a special gift for an Air Show fan?

How about an attractive lapel pin...the annual pin and patch commemorates the theme and spirit of each Air Show. Be sure to complete your collection of Commemorative Pins from the past 16 years. And don't forget to order your Air Show Patch! Great memento for kids and adults alike...sew it on a backpack, frame it with a photo or pin it to a bulletin board. For more information click here .

Static Display List Available

The flying excitement is not just in the air...there is so much to do on the ground too! Static Displays include military, historical and commercial planes along with helicopters and simulators. Go inside the planes, meet the pilots and explore aviation first hand. To see the static display list click here.

U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle Tactical Demonstration

Afterburners On!

Each event day, the F-15E Strike Eagle will perform a dynamic and impressive demonstration that will leave air show fans rumbling in their seats. The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. Fans agree that the Strike Eagle has three great strengths: its sheer size, serious color and awesome engine noise. For more information visit: www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/strikeeagle/index.asp

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II Tactical Demonstration

The Warthog is Back!

The A-10 Thunderbolt II Demo is back in Cleveland with its commanding display of maneuverability. The demonstration profile includes combat maneuvers of constant changes in airspeed, altitude, heading, and bank angle. The A-10 is more commonly known by its nickname "Warthog" or simply "Hog" .For more information visit: www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/a10east/index.asp

U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight

Commemorative Fly-By Added

Each event day, the past will meet the present when the A-10 Thunderbolt performs a commemorative Heritage Flight with a P-51 Mustang "Excalibur".

The USAF Heritage Flight program was established in 1997 to commemorate the Air Force's 50th anniversary. It involves today's state-of-the-art fighters flying in close formation with World War II, Korean and Vietnam era fighters. The flight's mission is to safely and proudly display the evolution of U.S. Air Force airpower and to support the Air Force's recruiting and retention efforts. For more information visit: www.acc.af.mil/aerialevents/heritageflight/index.asp

Attendance Boost Expected at Air Shows

As the North American air show industry begins its 2009 season, it appears that affordable tickets and their family-friendly appeal will attract record numbers of spectators to many of the 400-plus air shows scheduled in North America between now and mid-November. <More...>

2009 Entertainment Seating Renewal Program

Renewal Program Ends April 3rd

If you purchased a Sponsor Box or Barnstormer Club Table in 2008 now is the time to renew your entertainment seating for 2009 and secure the best seat on the flight line. Don't wait; the courtesy renewal program ends April 3, 2009. Take advantage of this opportunity to keep the same great seats that you had last year or request different seats (accommodated on a space available basis).

Whether you are relaxing with family, socializing with friends, or entertaining business guests, the Cleveland National Air Show is the perfect place to experience the electrifying excitement of flight.

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier Demonstration

Expands Act Line-up

Get ready Air Show fans...an AV-8B "Harrier" demonstration has been scheduled by the U.S. Marine Corps. The "Harrier" will perform each event day and the demonstration consists of an 8-10 minute display of the aircraft's abilities, including a 90-degree climbing turn, a high-speed pass over the runway, and a vertical landing in front of the crowd. A second "Harrier" will be on static display. The Cleveland National Air Show is one of only 14 show sites to receive the coveted 2009 "Harrier" demo.

B-17 Flying Fortress "Memphis Belle"

Air Show fans will experience history and a little bit of Hollywood when the B-17 "Memphis Belle" takes to the skies. The name "Memphis Belle" has become almost synonymous with the B-17. The "Memphis Belle" is known the world over for being the very first Eighth Air Force bomber to complete 25 combat missions over enemy territory and then return to the United States . The B-17 appearing in Cleveland is painted in the colors of the real "Memphis Belle" and was the star of the 1989 Warner Brothers film appropriately titled Memphis Belle. (Photo by: Seth Goltzer)

Star of the movie Memphis Belle

John Klatt Airshows

As a child growing up, Major John Klatt dreamed of learning to fly. And thanks to the Air National Guard, he's now living the dream as one of the top aerobatic pilots in the country, for the ANG's "Guarding America, Defending Freedom". Each day John will perform face paced, hardcore, high energy aerobatics in the Staudacher S300-D that include such maneuvers as seven snap rolls on a forty-five down line with multiple linked rolls in the opposite direction. It happens fast and furious. To check out a video of John's performance and additional information visit: www.johnklattairshows.com/

thunderbirds launch mobile site

Air Show fans...you can now take the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds with you wherever you go! You can download Thunderbird images, sounds, video and more to your phone or iPod. For more information visit the Thunderbird homepage and click on "mobile site" on the navigation bar.

thunderbirds kick-off super bowl

The Air Force Thunderbirds 2009 schedule takes the F-16 Fighting Falcon team to the Far East and plenty of air shows across the U.S. But the season starts early with a Feb. 1 appearance over the Super Bowl in Tampa, Fla. The full air show debuts March 21 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and will keep the team of pilots and maintainers on the road until the final takeoff at the Thunderbirds' home, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., on Nov. 15.

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land featured in World Airshow News

Check out the November/December issue of World Airshow News Magazine for a behind the scenes article on the Cleveland National Air Show. This is the world's only magazine dedicated to Air Shows and includes feature stories, Air Show highlights from across the country plus behind the scenes articles on the industry's people and performers. For more information click here: http://www.airshowmag.com

U.S. air force thunderbirds to headline 2009 air show

Labor Day Weekend Family Event Readies for Takeoff

LAS VEGAS (DEC. 9, 2008) - Cleveland has been selected to host the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as headliners of the 2009 Cleveland National Air Show presented by Discount Drug Mart on Labor Day Weekend (September 5, 6 & 7) at Burke Lakefront Airport. The U.S. Department of Defense announced the complete 2009 Thunderbird schedule today at the annual International Council of Air Shows convention in Las Vegas .

The six select Thunderbird pilots will put their distinct red, white and blue F-16 Falcon jet fighters through a choreographed hour-long performance each day at speeds up to 500 mph and as close as three feet from each other. The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force "Ambassadors in Blue" and represent the United States at approximately thirty-five sites located both home and abroad each year. <More...>

check out the airshowbuzz website

Do you fly in your dreams?

Air Show fans across the country have a website where they can share their aviation dreams and experiences. AirShowBuzz.com has behind the scenes forums, photos and videos. To view a promotional video and explore the site click here: http://www.airshowbuzz.com

check out tyson's best of aviation

Air Show Fans.do you need an afterburner fix? Try visiting the web site of Tyson V. Rininger of TVR Photography to view videos with exceptional aviation images set to edgy music.

TVR Photography specializes in all aspects of Aviation photography and serves the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS). To view videos click here: http://www.tvrphotography.com/video/

"Stadium" Temporary Flight Restrictions (tfr'S) and the air show

The Air Show will continue to operate concurrent with events that occur at Cleveland Brown's Stadium or Jacob's Field during the same time the Air Show is held. Occasionally the Air Show may have to make minor adjustments to the time civilian acts perform.

Cleveland National Air Show - 101 Best Aviation Attractions

The Cleveland National Air Show is included in McGraw-Hill’s new book 101 Best Aviation Attractions!

From the author of aviation classics such as The $100 Hamburger and The $500 Round of Golf comes a flight plan to the world's greatest aviation attractions. 101 Best Aviation Attractions is a thrilling guidebook to the best U.S. aviation events and attractions – including air shows, air museums and historic sites – with a few bonus foreign sites added for pilots with international taste.

Additional information is available at http://books.mcgraw-hill.com

WHAT'S NEW

Updated on 6/15/09

COLBERT FLIES WITH THUNDERBIRDS