CHESTERFIELD, Mo. — The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are coming back to St. Louis to put on a high-flying show this weekend.
Blue Angels are crowd favorites every time they’re in town. It’ll be their first performance here since 2019. They’ll be flying in formation for the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo in Chesterfield.
The weekend performance also will make history as the St. Louis County-made F/A-18 Super Hornet makes its debut and return to the area.
There are several things to know for those looking to watch the awe-inspiring show, along with other air show performances that are scheduled at the event.
How can you see the Blue Angels and other air show performances?
Several air show performers are expected to take to the skies over Chesterfield June 11-12 as part of the Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo.
Tickets are required and can only be purchased online. There will be no tickets available for purchase at the gate. Visit the air show website for ticket information.
Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. with the STEM Expo going from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
When will the Blue Angels perform this weekend?
The air show portion of the event goes from approximately 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Organizers said they don’t post performer schedules, but the Blue Angels typically perform last.
Don’t be surprised if you see (and hear!) the Super Hornets flying around St. Louis County Thursday and Friday ahead of the air show. The Blue Angels are set to arrive at 10 a.m. Thursday and could practice later that morning into the afternoon. Several other air performers could also take to the skies for pre-show practices Thursday afternoon and Friday.
Who else is performing in the air show?
While the Blue Angels will likely be the headliners, several other planes are ready to put on daring shows.
Air show performers and planes include:
- Boeing B-17G, “Yankee Lady”
- Skip Stewart
- Matt Younkin in a Beech 18
- B-29 Doc
- Phillips 66 Team
- PB4Y-2 Privateer
- Dakota Territory Air Museum Hawker Hurricane
- F-35A
- de Havilland DH-98 Mosquito
- Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXe
- Military Aviation Museum Hawker Hurricane
- US Arm Black Daggars
- Military Aviation Museum Spitfire
- Warbird Heritage Foundation Moonbeam McSwine P-51D
- Warbird Heritage Foundation A-4B Skyhawk
- Warbird Heritage Foundation FG-1D Corsair
- Boeing EA-18G Growler
- Shikorsky MH-60 Blackhawk
What is the STEM Expo?
There will be plenty of activities on the ground, with a heavy focus on STEM activities and demonstrations.
“Kids of all ages can interact with science, technology, engineering and math,” said air show and STEM expo coordinator Mark Sutherland in an interview previewing the event last November.
2022 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo details
Air show organizers have compiled a list of answers to several frequently asked questions, including how to get to the show, what the parking situation will be like and what items you can and cannot bring into the event. Click here for the full list of details.