U.S. Navy Blue Angels scheduled to perform at Spirit of St. Louis Air Show in June 2026

Blue Angels’ St. Louis-area return set for early June at Spirit of St. Louis Airport

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to return to the St. Louis region in summer 2026 as the featured flight demonstration team at the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. The event is planned for June 6–7, 2026, at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, Missouri.

The appearance is listed on the Blue Angels’ published 2026 show schedule and is also promoted by the air show organization, which identifies itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The air show group states it relies on ticket sales, corporate sales, donations and community support to cover production costs.

What the Blue Angels fly and what a demonstration typically includes

The Blue Angels are the Navy’s flight demonstration squadron and have performed nationwide for decades. The team has flown the F/A-18 Super Hornet (E/F variants) in air shows since transitioning to that aircraft beginning in 2020. In a typical show configuration, the demonstration team operates six jets for the main performance, with additional aircraft supporting logistics and training.

Event setting: Spirit of St. Louis Airport and regional planning considerations

Spirit of St. Louis Airport is located in Chesterfield and serves as a public-use aviation facility for St. Louis County. Large aviation events at public airports commonly require coordinated operational planning—ranging from crowd management and traffic flow to airspace coordination.

Air shows also frequently coincide with temporary changes to airspace access. The Federal Aviation Administration uses Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFRs) to manage airspace for safety and security during certain events, and such restrictions can affect both manned aircraft and drone operations. Public drone operations within a TFR generally require specific authorization, and enforcement is tied to safety rules communicated through formal aviation notices.

What to watch for before the weekend arrives

• Detailed performance schedules: Air shows often publish approximate daily timelines closer to the event.

• Traffic and parking plans: Organizers and local agencies typically release guidance to manage arrival surges and limited access points around airports.

• Airspace and drone guidance: FAA notices and event-specific restrictions may be issued ahead of show days.

For St. Louis-area residents, the June 6–7, 2026 weekend is currently the scheduled window for the Blue Angels’ return to Chesterfield.

Further operational details—including daily flying times, participating performers beyond the headlining team, and public safety logistics—are expected to be clarified as the event approaches.