LAKE CHARLES, LA – September 18, 2024 – It comes with great regret that we announce the Chennault International Airshow scheduled for October 24-26, 2025 has been canceled. The decision to cancel was made due to an inability to reach an agreement with the event venue. The proposed agreement led to increased costs and overly restrictive rules and regulations that differed greatly from those required of previous airshow operations.
The decision was not made lightly and took into consideration trusted counsel provided by the International Council of Airshows (ICAS) and several airshow operators and experts located in major markets across the country.
We understand the disappointment that this may cause the Southwest Louisiana community and feel it as well. As a 501(c)(3), our mission remains to support STEM education in our community, and we will make every effort to plan for another exciting aviation event in the future.
The airshow team extends their heartfelt thanks and gratitude to all who have supported the show over the past ten years. We will be back!
No further comments will be made by Chennault International Airshow, LLC at this time.