Ready for takeoff: North Alabama Airfest returns to Pryor Field

The Army's Golden Knights are coming to the North Alabama Airfest. (North Alabama Airfest Facebook)

TANNER – The skies over Limestone County will roar with excitement next weekend as the North Alabama Airfest returns to Pryor Field Regional Airport.

Presented by Titan Aviation Fuels and hosted by the Pryor Field Airport Authority, the two-day event will feature a packed lineup of aerial performances, historic aircraft, interactive exhibits, and ground attractions.

The hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Pryor Field is adjacent to Calhoun Community College on U.S. 31.


Lineup

  • Army Golden Knights parachute team
  • F-35 (Red Tails)
  • Fighterjets, Inc.
  • Flagship Detroit Foundation
  • Ghost Writer Airshows
  • John Scherff Airshows
  • Mini Jet Airshows
  • Big Papa Aviation
  • Northern Stars Aeroteam
  • Skip Stewart Airshows
  • Titan Aerobatic Team
  • Warbird Thom

Featured aircraft include the F-35 Lightning II, C-45, DC-3, mini jets, MIG-17, and T6.

Exhibits, rides and attractions

  • Exhibits from NASA, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, FTair, and Great American AV
  • A dedicated Kid Zone – $20 wristband for all-day play
  • Helicopter rides from the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (available for purchase)
  • DC-3 rides for Flagship Detroit Foundation members (memberships available at Flagship Detroit website)
  • Exotic car rides for purchase.
  • Food trucks, drink vendors, and merchandise booths

Tickets and parking

  • General admission and VIP tickets are available online and at local outlets. VIP tickets are selling fast, so early purchase is recommended.
  • Free parking is available at Calhoun Community College and Carpenter Technologies lots, with shuttle service to the gates.
  • All bags will be checked at the gate.

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