Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Thunderbirds to fly in Roswell

The Air Force Thunderbirds aerial acrobatic team will perform at the 2026 National Championship Air Races in Roswell, N.M.


This year’s races will be Sept. 16-20 at the Roswell Air Center.


Fred Telling, chairman and CEO of the races, said, “The enthusiasm and commitment we’ve seen from the racing community, the City of Roswell, and our partners across New Mexico gives us great confidence that 2026 will build on the tremendous success of our inaugural year here.”


The Air Races moved to Roswell from Reno in 2025.

Roswell Air Races in September

The 2026 National Championship Air Races have been scheduled for Sept. 16-20 in Roswell, N.M., said Fred Telling, chairman and CEO of the races.


This is the second year the Air Races will be held at the Roswell Air Center.


Tickets for the Air Races are expected to go on sale in March.