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Air Fiesta returns to Kirtland Air Force Base after six-year hiatus
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kirtland Air Force Base is getting ready to host Air Fiesta 2025. The promised guests include a dynamic lineup of aerial demonstrations and static displays. Air Fiesta is returning after a six-year hiatus.
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The event takes place Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1. Gates open at 8 a.m., and the show closes at 5 p.m. Guests can see a lineup of performances by the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team, Shaw Air Force Base, a showcase from the 58th Special Operations Wing, and more. The event is free to attend. For civilians who don't have access to the base, Kirtland has set up a park-and-ride system to bring members of the public on base for the event.
Park and Ride Locations:
Isleta Amphitheater/Mesa Del Sol
Gateway Center (Gibson)
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
USS Bullhead Memorial Park
For more information, including a detailed breakdown of shows and displays, click here.
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