April 16, 2021 – Today the Decatur Airport, a Decatur Park District Property, announced that it will host a 75th Anniversary Air Show. The event will be held on August 14th and 15th at the Decatur Airport in celebration of the airport’s 75th year of operation.
“The Decatur Air Show only happens once every twenty-five years,” said Tim Wright, Director of the Decatur Airport. “We are thrilled to bring an impressive lineup of air show performers to Decatur as a free event for the community and aeronautics enthusiasts to enjoy.”
The event will be free to the public and will be held on the grounds of the airport. Gates will open at 10 am, and the show will take place from noon to 3 pm each day. Gates will be closed at 5 pm. Paid parking will be offered on-site.
Military and civilian performers will take part in the show, including:
US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team
USAF A-10 Demonstration Team
Skip Stewart – Prometheus
Jeff Shetterly – Warbird T-6
Phillips 66 Team – Three Ship Formation Acrobatics
Susan Dacy – 450 HP Super Stearman – “Big Red”
Michael Vaknin – Extra 300
Erik Edgren – T-Clips Comedy & Aerobatics
For additional information on the event, go to the Decatur Park District’s website.
