ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – After a six-year hiatus, the Kirtland Air Fiesta is returning to Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque.
Both modern and classic aircraft will be on display, including performandes by the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team from Shaw Air Force Base and the F-35 Lightning II, flown by pilots from Luke Air Force Base.
Guests will also see the process of air refueling a KC-135 Stratotanker and a C-17 Globemaster III from Altus Air Force Base, along with maneuvers by the U.S. Air Force Academy Glider Demo Team and the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the Army’s premier parachute team.
The 58th Special Operations Wing at the base will also bring a display of specialized aircraft, including the MC-130, AC-130, HC-130, HH-60, Huey, and CV-22.
This year’s air show will take place on May 31 and June 1 at the base. Kirtland AFB has also streamlined parking arrangements this year to include a park and ride.
The base said it would release more event information at a later date.
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