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Wings of North Georgia Air Show returns to Rome Friday, Saturday

Thunderbirds Perform at the Andrews Air and Space Expo The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”, perform at the Joint Base Andrews Air and Space Expo, Md., on September 13, 2025. With more than 150,000 people attending the air show, this performance was one the Thunderbird’s biggest shows of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm) (Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm/Air Force Thunderbirds)

The 2026 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns to Russell Regional Airport in Rome, Ga., on April 3 and 4, 2026. The event will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds alongside a variety of top-tier military and civilian aerial performers.

The two-day event includes a Friday afternoon and evening show and a Saturday daytime program. Tickets are available through advance purchase only and will not be sold at the airport on the days of the show.

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The Friday session begins with parking lots opening at 1 p.m. followed by opening ceremonies at 3:15 p.m. The Thunderbirds will begin ground ceremonies at 4:20 p.m. and are scheduled to fly at 4:40 p.m. The evening schedule from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. includes a twilight and night air show, a drone show and a fireworks finale.

On Saturday, the event follows a daytime schedule with parking lots opening at 8 a.m. Opening ceremonies and aerial performances are set to begin at noon. The Thunderbirds will perform as the final act of the day starting at 4 p.m.

Military demonstrations for the 2026 show include the Thunderbirds, the F-15 Bayou Militia and the Chuters Skydiving Team. A wide variety of civilian performers are also scheduled, including Redline Air Shows, Fox Jet Sailplane and GhostWriter Airshows Super Chipmunk.

The civilian lineup further includes Kyle Fowler flying the Long EZ, Buck Roetman’s Yak, Jive Kerby’s T-28 Mad Dog, Scott Yoak’s P-51 Mustang and Jim Tobul’s F-4U Corsair. The schedule also features a Jet Car Show. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the airport during the event.

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