Navy Blue Angels and Canadian Snowbirds to Perform in October Reno Air Show

With racing paused for 2024, the Reno Air Racing Association offers a strong airshow lineup.

Jonathan Welsh

Tuesday, January 09, 2024 at 05:22 PM ET

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The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to perform in a Reno air show this year. [Credit: iStock]

Key Takeaways:

The National Championship Air Races will not take place in Reno in 2024 as organizers seek a new host venue for 2025 and beyond.
Reno-Stead Airport will still host an airshow from October 4-6, 2024, celebrating the Reno Air Racing Association's 60th anniversary.
This airshow will feature performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, among other acts.
The Reno Air Racing Association is reviewing proposals from six cities to host the future National Championship Air Races and expects to announce a new host this year.

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While 2023 was the last year of Reno-Stead Airport hosting the National Championship Air Races and racing is paused for 2024 while event organizers work to secure a new venue, the roar of high-performance aircraft will still fill the Nevada skies.

The Reno Air Racing Association said it will commemorate its 60th anniversary with an airshow at Reno-Stead (KRTS) from October 4-6. The event will feature a rare combination of military aerobatic teams: the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and theRoyal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds.