Colorado Air National Guard F-16C Vipers will fly over Colorado communities in honor of Memorial Day events Saturday, May 24, and Monday, May 26, 2025. Flyovers serve as a powerful tribute to military personnel who have died in service to our country. F-16s in formation symbolize strength, vigilance and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
A Colorado Air National Guard F-16 Viper launches from Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado. The 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will perform Memorial Day flyovers of Colorado communities to honor fallen service members. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chance Johnson)
“A Memorial Day flyover is more than a display of airpower,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher “KojaCk” Melka, acting deputy commander, 140th Wing. “It is a solemn tribute to our fallen heroes, a reminder to our community of the sacrifices made for freedom, and a powerful symbol of our unwavering commitment to honor those who gave all.”
The 140th Wing will launch jets from Buckley Space Force Base, in Aurora around 10 a.m.
May 24, 2025
On May 24, the 140th Wing will perform flyovers at the following event site:
- Colorado Freedom Memorial, Aurora – 10:00 a.m.
May 26, 2025
On May 26, the 140th Wing will perform flyovers at the following event sites:
- Fort Morgan Cemetery, Fort Morgan — 10:20 a.m.
- Homelake Cemetery, Homelake — 10:40 a.m.
- VFW Post 4031, Durango — 10:55 a.m.
- Nucla Cemetery, Nucla — 11:05 a.m.
- Veterans Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, Grand Junction — 11:15 a.m.
- Grand Lake Town Park, Grand Lake — 11:40 a.m.
- Fort Logan National Cemetery, Denver — 11:50 a.m.
- Olinger Highland Cemetery, Thornton — 11:55 a.m.
- University of Colorado, Folsom Stadium, Boulder — 12:00 p.m.
Flyover times are estimates and could also be cancelled due to weather. The aircraft may also be seen between these locations as they transition between Memorial Day celebrations.
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