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Cleveland National Air Show
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The United States Army Parachute Team makes an appearance at the air show.
Genre Air Show
Dates Labor Day Weekend
Venue Burke Lakefront Airport
Location(s) Cleveland, Ohio
Country U.S.A.
Established 1964

The Cleveland National Air Show is a super exciting event that happens every year in Cleveland, Ohio. It takes place at Burke Lakefront Airport during the Labor Day weekend. This amazing air show started way back in 1964.

You can see incredible stunt airplanes and powerful modern jets. The show features either the U.S. Navy Blue Angels or the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds every other year. These famous teams put on spectacular flying displays!

The show usually runs from 9:00 a.m. to about 4:30 p.m. It often begins with smaller acts. The Blue Angels or Thunderbirds perform their main show last. Another cool part of the show is the NASA Glenn Research Center exhibit. They usually have a display near the back of the show. You might also see special "heritage" or "legacy" flights. These flights feature older planes flying alongside newer ones.

There was no show in 2020. This was due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Amazing Performers at the Air Show

This section lists the awesome aircraft and teams that have performed at the Cleveland National Air Show recently. It only includes the flying acts, not planes on display or other ground attractions.

2024 Performers

2023 Performers

2022 Performers

2021 Performers

2020 Show Update

The 2020 Air Show was canceled. This was because of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. This decision helped prevent the spread of COVID-19. It also followed health rules that stopped large gatherings.

2019 Performers

2018 Performers

2017 Performers

2016 Performers

2015 Performers

2014 Performers

  • U.S. Navy Blue Angels
  • C-130 "Fat Albert"
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems Demonstration
  • Nasa Glenn
  • Northern Ohio Unmanned Aircraft Systems Association (NOUASA)
  • Art Nalls' Sea Harrier and L-39 Black Jet

2013 Show Update

The 2013 Cleveland National Air Show was canceled. This was due to government budget cuts.

2012 Performers

2011 Performers

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The United States Air Force Thunderbirds performed at the 2011 air show.

2010 Performers

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The Blue Angels' support plane is a Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport, nicknamed Fat Albert.

2009 Performers

CH-46 Sea Knight
A CH-46 Sea Knight at the 2009 air show

2008 Performers

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The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels appeared at the 2008 air show

2007 Performers

2006 Performers

A-10 Warthog
This A-10 appeared at the 2006 air show.

2005 Performers

2004 Performers

2003 Performers

2002 Performers

2001 Performers

2000 Performers

1999 Performers

SEAN TUCKER
Sean Tucker flies over North Coast Harbor in 1999

Important Events Related to the Air Show

Sometimes, unexpected things happen at air shows. Here are a couple of notable events related to the Cleveland National Air Show.

  • September 8, 1981: After performing three successful shows, a T-38 Talon jet from the United States Air Force Thunderbirds had an issue right after taking off from Cleveland. Birds flew into the engine. The pilot, Lt Col David "DL" Smith, and his Crew Chief, SSgt Dwight Roberts, both used their ejection seats to leave the plane. SSgt Roberts landed safely in Lake Erie and was quickly rescued.
  • September 6, 2009: A TS-11 Iskra plane was practicing for the air show. It landed without its landing gear fully down. The pilot was not hurt, and the plane only had minor damage.
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