Look up in the sky. Is it a bird? Nope. Is it a plane? Actually, yes…several airplanes that are supporting Independence Day observances. Warriors of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard will fly their super-cool F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft above Colorado community celebrations on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The 140th Wing will launch the jets from Buckley Space Force Base at around 10:30 a.m.
The formation of fighters will fly over select Colorado communities until approximately 12:30 p.m. when they will return to base.
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 120th Fighter Squadron, Colorado Air National Guard, fly past Denver International Airport during a photo chase mission around Denver Colo. May 29, 2015. / U.S. Air National Guard photo by, Tech. Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf
This is the list of events expecting the flyovers. Timing may change a bit, but you should hear them coming!
Aurora – 10:30 a.m. (departing Buckley Space Force Base)
Westminster 4th of July Celebration, Westminster City Park, 11 a.m.
4th at Firestone, Miner’s Park, Firestone, 11:02 a.m.
Town of Wellington 4th of July Parade, 11:14 a.m.
Granby 4th of July Parade, 11:24 a.m.
Town of Crested Butte 4th of July, 11:39 a.m.
4th of July Parade Redstone, 11:45 a.m.
Telluride 4th of July Parade, 12 p.m.
All Get Together, Have Fun Independence Day Event, Silverton, 12:03 p.m.
Rico July 4th Parade, 12:07 p.m.
Durango Independence Day, 12:12 p.m.
Aurora – 12:30 p.m. (returning Buckley Space Force Base)
The aircraft may also be seen between these locations as they transition between Independence Day celebrations. Flyover times are estimates and could also be cancelled due to weather.
Due to safety considerations, weather and visibility can impact the flyover schedule, including cancellation.
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