The Blue Angels will soon return to its birthplace of Jacksonville, Florida.
Founded at NAS Jacksonville in April 1946, the flight demonstration squadron is scheduled to perform in Jacksonville’s Sea & Sky Air Show on Oct. 25-26, 2025, and will fly over NAS JAX the following year on Oct. 17-18, 2026.
The Jacksonville’s Sea & Sky Air Show did not initially appear on the Blue Angels’ 2025 schedule, which alternates each year with the NAS Jacksonville Air Show. It would have been the first absence of an airshow in Jacksonville since 2013, with exceptions of cancellations made in 2020 and 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns.
Where was the Blue Angels’ first air show?
The Blue Angels performed its first air show at Craig Field at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida, on June 15, 1946.
Who are the current 2025 Blue Angels pilots?
The current Blue Angels pilots consists of:
Are all Blue Angels TOPGUN pilots?
“Some current and former Blue Angels pilots have gone through TOPGUN; however, it is not a prerequisite,” according to Blue Angels Frequently Asked Questions.
How fast do Blue Angels fly?
The fastest speed Blue Angels fly is about 700 miles per hour, while the slowest speed is about 120 miles per hour. Both speeds are flown by solo pilots during the show, according to Blue Angels.
See highlights from annual Blue Angels Pensacola Beach Show in Florida in July 2025
When are the Blue Angels coming to Jacksonville, Florida?
The Blue Angels have two scheduled performances in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2025 and 2026.
Where will the Blue Angels perform in 2025? See schedule
July
August
September
October
November
Planning ahead? See Blue Angels flight team 2026 schedule
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: When are Blue Angels coming to Jacksonville, Florida? See show schedule for 2025 and 2026
Reporting by Ashley Ferrer, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Florida Times-Union
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