23-05-2025
F-16 Vipers to flyover these Colorado areas over Memorial Day weekend
DENVER (KDVR) — You may see military planes in the sky this weekend, as four Colorado Air National Guard planes will fly over several Colorado communities to honor fallen servicemembers for Memorial Day.
The Colorado National Guard said the 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will fly four planes on Saturday and Monday for Memorial Day, which honors those who lost their lives while serving the country.
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These planes can be seen anywhere from Denver to Durango. Here's what they look like in formation:
'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.'
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If you're looking to see these planes in the air, they will be passing through several Colorado areas.
Colorado National Guard said the flyovers are scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Monday, but these times are estimates and the flyovers could be cancelled due to weather.
These are the areas the planes will be flying over:
May 24, 2025
Colorado Freedom Memorial, Aurora, 10 a.m.
May 26, 2025
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 p.m.
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If you're not in the general area of these Colorado communities, you should still keep an eye out if you're around the area. The Colorado National Guard said the aircraft could also be seen traveling to and from the destinations.
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