Colorado Air National Guard F-16C Vipers will fly over Colorado communities in honor of Memorial Day events Saturday, May 25, and Monday, May 27, 2024. Flyovers serve as a powerful tribute to military personnel who have died in service to our country. F-16s in formation symbolize strength, vigilance and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Five F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft from the Colorado Air National Guard’s 120th Fighter Squadron out of Buckley Air Force Base fly home April 3, 2008, after providing military honors for Air Force Maj. Perry Jefferson in Arlington, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf) (Released)
“Memorial Day flyovers are more than just a display of aerial precision, they are a solemn salute to our fallen heroes,” 140th Wing Commander U.S. Air Force Col. Jeremiah “Weed” Tucker said. “Each pass through the sky honors their bravery and reminds us of the high price paid for our freedom.”
The 140th Wing will launch jets from Buckley Space Force Base, in Aurora around 10 a.m. a.m. and fly until 12:30 p.m.
May 25, 2024
On May 25, the 140th Wing will perform flyovers at the following event sites:
- Colorado Freedom Memorial, Aurora – 10:00 a.m.
- Silverton Town Park, Silverton – TBD
May 27, 2024
On May 27, the 140th Wing will perform flyovers at the following event sites:
- Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley – 10:30 a.m.
- Parker Cemetery, Parker – 10:35 a.m.
- Veterans Memorial Park, Silver Cliff – 10:50 a.m.
- Homelake Cemetery, Monte Vista – 11:00 a.m.
- Western Colorado Veterans Cemetery, Grand Junction – 11:15 a.m.
- Grand Lake Memorial Day Parade, Grand Lake – 11:35 a.m.
- Ft Logan National Cemetery, Denver – 11:40 a.m.
- Olinger Highland Cemetery, Thornton – 11:50 a.m.
- University of Colorado Boulder, Folsom Stadium, Boulder – 12:07 p.m.
Flyover times are estimates and could also be cancelled due to weather. The aircraft may also be seen between these locations as they transition between Memorial Day celebrations.