Leesburg’s Annual Airshow—Sept. 27

The Leesburg Executive Airport located at 1001 Sycolin Road SE, will host the annual Leesburg Airshow on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The airshow’s static display, set up on the airport tarmac, will showcase a diverse lineup of modern and vintage aircraft, including an L-39 jet trainer, a TBM Avenger, and a PT-17 Stearman. The Northern Virginia Radio Control Club will also present an exciting demonstration of radio-controlled planes and jets.

Attendees can also enjoy aviation-related displays, educational activities and exhibits, inflatable slides for the kids, and a variety of food and beverage vendors. Craft beer will be available for purchase.

At 1 p.m., the skies above Leesburg will come alive with daring aerobatic performances by the Flying Circus, Scott Francis Airshows, RJ Gritter, Warbird Thunder Airshows, Jersey Jerks, David Windmiller, and retired Marine Corps Aviator Lieutenant General Bob “Rooster” Schmidle.

Please note, all performers and static displays are subject to change. Aerobatic performances are weather-dependent and may be modified or canceled for safety. In the event of severe storms or unsafe conditions, the airshow itself may be canceled. Updates will be shared promptly through official channels.

Gates for the airshow will open at 11 a.m. Admission is free. Satellite parking will be available at Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mills Road, and Segra Field, 42095 Loudoun United Drive. Complimentary shuttles will run continuously from 10:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Guests may park at the Leesburg Park and Ride. Please note, no shuttle service will be provided from this location, and walking will be required.

A designated rideshare pickup and drop-off location will be available during the airshow at 41951 Gourley Transit Drive, in Leesburg. Please keep in mind this location is approximately one-third of a mile from the airshow’s south entrance. No parking or drop-offs at the airport will be permitted. Wheelchair accessible shuttles and parking are available at the two satellite parking locations.

Guests are encouraged to come prepared with cold water, sunscreen, hats, and umbrellas. Please note that pets, tents, wheeled coolers, and outside alcohol are not permitted. Please see the full list on the event website.

This year’s airshow is made possible by Toth Financial, a Leesburg based business and longtime supporter of the Town’s airport, along with Kuhn Jet Center, Mama Lucci’s, the Malinowski family, John C. Flood, and many other generous sponsors. Loudoun Now is the media sponsor. For more details about the performers and the airshow schedule, please visit www.LeesburgAirshow.com.