Fresno and Lemoore Fighter Jets to Perform Super Bowl Flyover

Naval Air Station Lemoore and Air National Guard's 144th in Fresno to contribute aircraft to pre-game spectacle.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:23pm

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Four fighter jets from Central California will participate in the traditional Super Bowl flyover on February 8th. Two F/A-18C Super Hornets from Naval Air Station Lemoore and two F-15C Eagles from the Air National Guard's 144th in Fresno will soar over the stadium before kickoff.

Why it matters

The Super Bowl flyover is a long-standing tradition that showcases the power and precision of the U.S. military's air superiority. Having local fighter jets from Fresno and Lemoore take part highlights the contributions of California's Central Valley to national defense.

The details

The four fighter jets will depart from their respective bases and converge over the Super Bowl stadium just before the game begins. The F/A-18C Super Hornets are from the naval air station in Lemoore, while the F-15C Eagles are from the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard based in Fresno.

  • The Super Bowl airs on Sunday, February 8th.
  • The flyover will occur just before kickoff.

The players

Naval Air Station Lemoore

A United States Navy air station located near Lemoore, California that is home to several fighter jet squadrons.

144th Fighter Wing

A unit of the California Air National Guard based in Fresno, California that flies F-15C Eagle fighter jets.

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The takeaway

The Super Bowl flyover is a chance for the U.S. military to showcase its air power and for local communities like Fresno and Lemoore to take pride in the contributions of their fighter pilots and support personnel to national defense.