The next National Championship Air Races will be September 10-14, 2025.

Yes, the National Championship Air Races is a 501(c)3 non-profit.

All seven classes of aircraft race Thursday through Sunday. The smaller and lighter Formula 1 and Biplane Class aircraft are generally scheduled to fly first thing in the morning, beginning at 8 AM. The T-6, Sport, Jet and Unlimited aircraft generally fly beginning around 10 AM.

In between races, there are always aerobatic exhibitions, fly-bys, military, and civil aircraft demonstrations and other performances so that there is never a dull moment at the Air Races.

The exact schedule is usually published on this Web site in late August or early September. Please note that the schedule is always subject to change based on weather, safety, and flight operational factors.

Every day is an exciting day at the races. With so much to see and do, why not make plans to attend more than one day or better yet all week for the ultimate air racing experience? The most highly-attended day is Saturday. Sunday is the last day of the races, with all of the Gold races being held; including the Unlimited Gold Race that occurs around 4 PM. However, photographers wishing to get the best crowd-free shots of their favorite planes, or others wishing to experience the Races in a less congested environment are better served to attend early in the week when the crowds are smaller.

We will have fly-in options for the events. Please check back later for more details.

Information about lodging and details about the region can be found on our VISITING ROSWELL page

There is no overnight parking available at the airport, but many options are available in the area. Please go to our Visiting Roswell page for more details.

There is no shaded grandstand or box seating from which you can watch the races. The best relief from the sun is a good hat, sunscreen, and plenty of water. The vendor areas have a few shaded tents to provide brief breaks from the sun and enjoy lunch. The Checkered Flag Club and Chairman’s Hospitality Tent also provide seating in the shade for members to use while enjoying a drink or a meal.

The National Championship Air Races is a fun event for the entire family. Kids will enjoy getting up close and personal with the race planes, the Drone Zone where they can fly and learn more about Drones, the NVBAA-GRADD STEM Education Discovery zone equipped with flight simulators, a 3D printing display area, an aviation and rocket picture booth, and more. They can climb into a real military cargo plane, watch the air show performers, and shop for kid-sized merchandise at the vendor booths. Parents, please take into consideration whether your infants and toddlers will be bothered by the loud noise from the planes.

We will do our best to give you additional seats close to your previous seats, or try to re-group you in another section. If you choose to re-group in another section you will lose your next year’s right to your original seats.

The Checkered Flag Club provides the best all-inclusive experience for both individuals and groups. CFC members get parking, admission, food, and merchandise for one low price for the entire week. The next best option for week-long attendance would be combining Box Seating with food from the Chairman’s Hospitality Tent. A box holds up to 15 people, includes reserved parking, pit passes and the option to bring your own cooler of food and drinks. The Chairman’s Hospitality Tent provides a continental breakfast, hot lunch, and an open bar. If you only need tickets for a few days you can combine reserved seats, reserved parking, pit passes and Chairman’s Hospitality Tent for an almost-all inclusive package.

There will be wheelchair accessible seating, handicap parking and a handicap shuttle. For other needs/questions, please email us at [email protected]

Every year is a surprise when it comes to weather. Clear skies and warm days in the 80s are what we plan and hope for, however, it may rain, be windy, get very hot or even snow! Dress in layers and be prepared for weather that can change day to day and even hour to hour.

Volunteers are always needed to help with security, parking, merchandise sales, hospitality, logistics and flight line operations. Volunteers are required to work a minimum of 16 hours/two days during the event.

You may fill out an application here. Limited opportunities exist for non-profit groups wishing to “volunteer” the services of their members in exchange for some form of compensation. Please contact us well in advance of Race Week for further information.

The schedule won’t be available until next summer, but for now you may see example schedules from 2023 by clicking here

Our list of racers will be announced next summer. You can learn more about the Race Classes by clicking here.

The Reno Air Races livestream will be available on Facebook live, YouTube and on airrace.org.

Contact forms are available by clicking here.