DAYTON, Ohio – Thousands of aviation enthusiasts gathered at Dayton International Airport on June 13-14 for the 2026 CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air show, one of the nation’s premier aviation events. This annual event featured military and civilian aircraft demonstrations, aerobatic performances, and static displays.
Headlining this year’s event were the U.S. Navy Blue Angels in their Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets and the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. Spectators also enjoyed performances from the FighterJets Jet Demo Team with three MiG-17 aircraft, the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, the DC-3 Flagship Detroit Foundation aircraft, the P-38 Lightning, Aaron Deliu, Jim Tobul’s F4U Corsair, the P-51 Mustang “By Request,” Kyle Fowler’s Go EZ Aerobatics routine, Tora! Tora! Tora!, Gregory “Wired” Colyer’s T-33 jet demonstration, and the T-34 Association.
In addition to the aerial performances, visitors were able to explore dozens of aircraft on display on the ground. Featured aircraft included a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress, F-16 Fighting Falcons, a C-5M Super Galaxy, a C-17 Globemaster III, a FedEx Boeing 757, and several T-34 aircraft.
Among the weekend’s standout moments was a heritage flight pairing the U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor with the World War II-era P-38 Lightning, a side-by-side display spanning over 80 years of American air power. The pairing was a highlight for photographers and spectators alike, drawing strong reactions across social media in the days following the show. With another successful year in the books, anticipation is already building for the 2027 Dayton Air Show, which will mark a milestone celebration for the event.
