Cleveland National Air Show

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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
CountryU.S.A.
Established1964

The Cleveland National Air Show is an annual air show held on Labor Day weekend at Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland, Ohio. It was established in 1964 as an indirect successor to the National Air Races. [1] The show includes stunt airplanes, modern fighters and alternates between the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds every other year. The show typically runs from 9:00 a.m. to around 4:30 p.m. EDT. The show usually starts with smaller acts, and the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds perform last. Another regular attraction is the NASA Glenn Research Center, which usually has an exhibit located near the back of the show. There is usually some type of heritage or legacy flight, sometimes both. [2]

Contents

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

Performers

This section is a list of all aircraft that have performed in the Cleveland National Airshow in recent history. Please note that only the acts are listed, not static displays or other ground attractions. [2]

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

The 2020 Air Show was canceled due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic. The action was necessary in order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to comply with State, County and City Health regulations, which prohibited large events and mass gatherings.

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

The 2013 Cleveland National Air Show was canceled due to the federal sequester. [3]

2012

2011

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds performed at the 2011 air show. Flickr - DVIDSHUB - Cleveland National Air Show (Image 10 of 10).jpg
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds performed at the 2011 air show.

2010

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

2009

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

2008

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

2007

2006

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

2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

1999

Sean Tucker flies over North Coast Harbor in 1999 SEAN TUCKER.JPG
Sean Tucker flies over North Coast Harbor in 1999

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References

  1. "Cleveland Air Show". The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History. Case Western Reserve University. 1997-06-24. Retrieved 2009-09-06.
  2. 1 2 "Home". Cleveland National Air Show. Retrieved 2024-06-19.
  3. "Cleveland National Air Show canceled for 2013 because of federal budget cuts". The Plain Dealer . Cleveland, Ohio. March 25, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  4. "Media | Cleveland National Air Show".
  5. http://www.wkyc.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=121084 [ permanent dead link ]

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