Today is March 1, 2026, and excitement is in the air as the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola has just released the practice schedule for the Blue Angels for this year. As the airshow season kicks off, fans and aviation enthusiasts can look forward to a series of public practice flights starting this month!

The Blue Angels will be performing public practice flights on the following dates in 2026:

  • March: 31
  • April: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
  • May: 5, 6, 12, 13, 27
  • June: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30
  • July: 1, 21, 22, 28
  • August: 26
  • September: 1, 9, 15, 22
  • October: 14, 20, 28

It’s worth noting that days marked with an asterisk () indicate opportunities for fans to meet the Blue Angels for autographs at the National Naval Aviation Museum.

Airshow Schedule

The first airshow of the Blue Angels in 2026 will take place on March 14 at the NAF El Centro Festival of Flight in California. Here’s a sneak peek at their airshow schedule:

  • March 14 | NAF El Centro, California | NAF El Centro Festival of Flight
  • March 21-22 | NAS Lemoore, California | NAS Lemoore Air Show
  • March 28-29 | NAS Meridian, Mississippi | NAS Meridian Air Show
  • April 11-12 | Cocoa Beach, Florida | Air-Space Expo
  • April 18-19 | NAS Kingsville, Texas | Wings Over South Texas
  • April 25-26 | Vidalia, Georgia | Vidalia Onion Festival Air Show
  • … (and many more continuing through the year)
  • November 6-7 | NAS Pensacola, Florida | Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show

For a complete list of shows, you can check out the full schedule at the PNJ article.

A Legacy of Excellence

The Blue Angels are not just a spectacle of aerial artistry; they represent a long-standing tradition in military aviation. Since their inception, the U.S. military has undergone numerous reorganizations in its aviation branches, evolving from experimental flights in 1907 to becoming a critical strategic element in warfare.

Starting with the establishment of the Aeronautical Division in 1907 under Brigadier General James Allen, military aviation has come a long way. The first significant advancements occurred during World War I, leading to the formation of the United States Army Air Forces in 1941, which played a vital role in securing victory during World War II. Over the decades, military aviation has remained at the forefront of American defense strategy, continuously adapting to new technologies and global challenges.

For more on the rich history of military aviation in the United States, you can explore the detailed timeline provided by Wikipedia.

As the Blue Angels prepare for another thrilling season, both locals and visitors to Pensacola can look forward to witnessing the precision and artistry that has made these aviators a beloved part of American military heritage.