Air Fest 2023

Stafford Regional Airport Air Fest 2023

This two day event will offer aircraft rides in four different vintage aircraft, static displays and other attractions and will be open to the public from 10am through 4pm on both Saturday (August 5) and Sunday (August 6). Keep watching this site for additional information regarding signups for flights and other information.

Dates

August 5 and 6, 2023

COST

$5 per car

PARKING

Parking on-site, included in admission

Aircraft Available for Flights

TBM Avenger

The TBM avenger is WWII torpedo bomber and is the largest single engine bomber made during with war. There are two seats available for booking and there is also an option to purchase a flight that simulates a torpedo bombing mission. To schedule a flight go to www.CapitalWingWarbirdRides.org. 

PT-17 Stearman

The Stearman is an open cockpit, tandem seating biplane that can be used for acrobatics. The flight is for one person and is scheduled for 30 minutes in duration. To schedule a flight go to www.CapitalWingWarbirdRides.org.

 

Stinson L-19 Sentinel

This aircraft is a Stinson L-5 Sentinel. It was used as an aerial observation aircraft and aviation trainer. To schedule a flight go to www.CapitalWingWarbirdRides.org

 

Fairchild UC-1 Forwarder

This aircraft was used during WWII for various training and combat missions. It has room for the pilot and three passengers. To schedule a flight go to www.CapitalWingWarbirdRides.org.

Static Displays and Other Attractions

  • A static display of the ICON A-5 Seaplane with interactive simulator, courtesy of the Virginia Department of Aviation
  • Other aircraft for viewing: Alouette Helicopter, Fuji LM-1 Trainer
  • TBM Wing Walk, B-26 Machine Gun Terret, WWII enactors and merchandise from the Capital Air Wing
  • Food trucks available.

  • The proposed event layout will be posted here, when available.

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