Pikes Peak Regional Airshow Returns Sept. 19–20: Your Family Guide to COS's Best Aviation Event
If you're looking for a full-day family outing before fall weather settles in, put September 19 and 20 on your calendar. The Pikes Peak Regional Airshow returns to Colorado Springs Airport — and it's one of the most genuinely spectacular family events of the year in COS.
Kids who have never watched an F-35A pull a supersonic pass overhead, or seen vintage WWII warbirds alongside the USAF Parachute Team Wings of Blue, are in for a day they won't forget. And at Colorado Springs Airport, the backdrop of Pikes Peak makes every aerial maneuver even more dramatic.
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Gates open at 8:30 AM on both days. Flying starts at 11 AM, and the F-35A Demonstration Team takes to the skies at 2 PM each day — that's the headliner moment worth planning your arrival around.
In between, you'll have the USAF Parachute Team Wings of Blue, aircraft from the National Museum of WWII Aviation, and ground displays where kids can get up close with military aircraft. Kid zones and veteran recognition activities round out the day.
Plan for the full day. Bring sun protection — September in Colorado Springs is warm and clear most years, and the airport tarmac environment amplifies the sun. Bring snacks and water, though food vendors will also be on site.
Quick Reference
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 19–20, 2026 |
| Location | 7330 Embraer Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80916 |
| Gates open | 8:30 AM daily |
| Flying begins | 11:00 AM |
| F-35A Demo | 2:00 PM daily |
| Kids tickets | $42.18 |
| Adult tickets | $53.20 |
| Preferred seating | $80.75 |
| VIP Canteen | $204.17 |
| Buy tickets | PPAirShow.org |
Tickets and Planning Tips
Tickets are available now at PPAirShow.org. General admission prices are $53.20 for adults and $42.18 for children. Preferred seating — which gets you closer viewing spots along the flight line — is $80.75. If you want the full VIP experience, the Canteen Experience package runs $204.17 per person.
For most Colorado Springs families, general admission or preferred seating gives you a full, excellent day. Arrive when gates open at 8:30 AM to walk the ground displays before crowds build. The F-35A demo at 2 PM is the highlight — don't leave before it.
What's Next
The Pikes Peak Regional Airshow runs September 19–20, 2026 at Colorado Springs Airport. Tickets are on sale now at PPAirShow.org — this event does sell out, so if you're planning to go, don't wait. COS Parenting will share updates, parking tips, and day-of advice closer to the weekend.
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