Look up in the sky. Is it a bird? Nope. Is it a plane? Actually, yes…several airplanes who are supporting Independence Day observances . Warriors of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard will fly their super-cool F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft around Colorado cities and towns on Thursday, July 4, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. t0 12 p.m.
The 140th Wing will launch the jets from Buckley Space Force Base at around 10:30 a.m.
The formation of fighters will fly over select Colorado communities until approximately noon when they will return to base.
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 120th Fighter Squadron, Colorado Air National Guard, fly together during a photo chase mission around Denver Colo. May 29, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf)
This is the list of communities expecting the flyovers. Timing may change a bit, but you should hear them coming!
Aurora – 10:30 a.m. (departing Buckley Space Force Base)
Lake City, 10:45 a.m.
Silverton, 10:50 a.m.
Rico, 10:53 a.m.
Telluride, 11:00 a.m.
Redstone, 11:12 a.m.
Granby, 11:24 a.m.
Greeley, 11:35 a.m.
Firestone, 11:38 a.m.
Aurora – 12 p.m. (returning Buckley Space Force Base)
Due to safety considerations, weather and visibility can impact the flyover schedule, including cancellation.