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Belleville Today
By the People, for the People
Thunderbirds Air Show to Return to Scott AFB in 2027
The popular aerial display will make a comeback after a three-year hiatus.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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After a nearly three-year break, the annual air show at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, Illinois will return in the summer of 2027. The highlight of the two-day event will be a performance by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team.
Why it matters
The Scott AFB air show is a highly anticipated community event that draws large crowds from the Metro East region. The return of the Thunderbirds, one of the premier military flight demonstration teams, will help revive interest and excitement around the air show after its recent absence.
The details
The air show at Scott AFB, which had been an annual tradition, was last held in 2024. The upcoming 2027 event will mark the return of the popular display, which will feature the Thunderbirds performing their renowned aerial acrobatics and maneuvers over the two-day weekend.
- The last Scott AFB air show was held in 2024.
- The air show featuring the Thunderbirds will return in the summer of 2027.
The players
Scott Air Force Base
A major United States Air Force base located in Belleville, Illinois, near St. Louis.
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
The air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force and one of the premier military flight teams in the world.
What’s next
The air show organizers will begin planning and promoting the 2027 event in the coming months, with details on specific dates, performers, and activities to be announced at a later time.
The takeaway
The return of the Scott AFB air show and the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration will be a welcome boost for the local community, providing a popular family-friendly event and showcasing the capabilities of the U.S. Air Force.
