Look up in the sky. Is it a bird? Nope. Is it a plane? Actually, yes…several airplanes who are supporting Independence Day observances . Warriors of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard will fly their super-cool F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft around Colorado cities and towns on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, from 10 a.m. t0 12:30 p.m.
The 140th Wing will launch the jets from Buckley Space Force Base at around 10 a.m.
The formation of fighters will fly over select Colorado communities until approximately 12:30 p.m. when they will return to base.
U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. John Rohrer
We couldn’t get an exact schedule, but this is the list of communities expecting the flyovers (you should hear them coming!):
Aurora – 10 a.m. (departing Buckley Space Force Base)
Monument
Crested Butte
Lake City
Telluride
Silverton/Ouray
Vail
Granby
Grand Lake
Wellington
Greeley
Firestone
Denver Metro Area
Aurora – 12:30 p.m. (returning Buckley Space Force Base)
Due to safety considerations, weather and visibility can impact the flyover schedule, including cancellation.