Air Show Takes Off

Aviation Expo, the only annual air show in Los Angeles, is expected to attract about 300,000 visitors to Van Nuys Airport this weekend. Star attractions include stunt flier Sean Tucker and Army paratroopers

Schedule of Events

Schedule is subject to change. Each demonstration runs 10-15 minutes, except the 2 p.m. Golden Knights performance, which runs 30 minutes.

Today, July 18

10 a.m.: Opening ceremonies, Condor Squadron AT-6 Texans flyover.

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team jump; Pilatus Turbo Porter demonstration; Pitts S2S “Patriot” aerobatics routine; hang-gliding demonstration; L.A. Fire Department water drop and hoist-rescue demonstration; aerobatics demonstration in the Russian Yak 55M; AH-64 Apache helicopter demonstration; Sean Tucker aerobatics demonstration.

2-3:30 p.m.: U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team jump; C-130 Hercules water drop; AH-64 Apache helicopter demonstration; Aerobatic Flying Circus demonstration.

Sunday, July 19

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team jump; Pilatus Turbo Porter demonstration; Pitts S2S “Patriot” aerobatics routine; hang-gliding demonstration; L.A. Fire Department water drop and hoist-rescue demonstration; aerobatics demonstration in the Russian Yak 55M; AH-64 Apache helicopter demonstration; Sean Tucker aerobatics demonstration.

2-3:30 p.m.: U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team jump; C-130 Hercules water drop; AH-64 Apache helicopter demonstrations; Aerobatic Flying Circus demonstration.

Parking Lots

Parking is free and shuttle bus service is provided. There is no parking on the event site.

Sources: Van Nuys Air Show