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THE SHOW
The world-class Chennault International Airshow — which takes place during odd-numbered years — will feature the thrilling and incomparable U.S. Navy Blue Angels when it returns June 5-6, 2021, at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Bring the whole family as a flock of fantastic flying machines fill the wild blue yonder with eye-popping, jaw-dropping feats of aerial artistry. Tickets will be available for purchase soon! Please check back regularly for show updates or follow us on Facebook.
Chennault International Airshow Tickets are on sale now! The general admission tickets are good for one day. Children under age 12 are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. VIP tickets also will be available—they include entry to the VIP tent with complimentary beer, wine and soft drinks. Please note that all tickets sales are final and no refunds or rain checks are given.
Kids 12 and under get in free!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
One-and-only Blue Angels Readying for Airshow
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the Blue Angels! The world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron, formed in 1946, is the nation’s oldest formal aerobatic team. The Blue Angels jets are flown by world-class demonstration pilots. The “Blues” still employ many of the same practices and techniques used in the inaugural 1946 season — and have performed for more [...]
F-22 Raptor Joins Lineup of Attractions
The F-22, one of the U.S. Air Force’s premier fighter jet planes, will once again be among the top attractions when the Chennault International Airshow returns June 5-6. “We’re beyond proud — we’re thrilled,” said Airshow Director Mary Jo Bayles in making the announcement. The Lockheed Martin F-22 “Raptor” is a twin-engine, single-seat stealth tactical fighter aircraft for the U.S. [...]
Liberty Jump Team Will Salute D-Day Anniversary
This year’s Airshow coincides with the 77th anniversary of D-Day weekend — and with that in mind, the Liberty Jump Team will offer a nostalgic, patriotic tribute. Liberty Jump Team is known around the world for performing military-style, static-line parachute jumps in vintage World War II C-47 aircraft. Most team members are former military parachutists. Their jumps and ground display perpetuate the [...]
“Rise Above” honors WASPs
Be sure to see “Rise Above,” the acclaimed historical exhibit that engages people of all ages about participants in the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) program. These aviators broke barriers for women — and helped win World War II. The guiding principles of the exhibit are: • Be Ready to Go. • Aim High. • Believe in Yourself. • Use [...]