Thursday, October 16, 2025–7:40 a.m.
-Staff reports-
We are one day away from the start of the Wings Over North Georgia air show.
Some of the performers will begin arriving today.
The air show is on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, and it is expected to bring in spectators from all over.
So, be mindful of traffic this weekend.
“We got an alert Wednesday from the Georgia Department of Public Health—they sent out an advisory to ambulance services, warning them of increased traffic going to Armuchee,” said Chris Fincher with Floyd County Emergency Management. “That applies to your listeners as well. Just remember, we’ve got an air show coming to town.”
Parking for the air show opens Friday at 1:30 p.m. and the gates open at 2 p.m.
Parking will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with the gates opening at 9.
Full Schedule
Friday, October 17, 2025/Media Day/Concert and Evening Air Show
- 1:30 pm: Airport Parking Lots Open
- 2:00 pm: Gates Open
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm: Concert “KURT THOMAS BAND”
- 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm: Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem
- 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm: Sunset, Twilight & Night Show “AERIAL SHOW PERFORMANCES”
- 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Great Lakes “AERIAL DRONE SHOW”
- 8:15 pm – 8:30 pm Parker Systems “FIREWORKS FINALE”
- 9:00 pm Gates Close
Saturday, October 18
- 8:00 am: Airport Parking Lots Open
- 9:00 pm: Gates Open
- 11:30 noon – 11:45 Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem / Flag Drops
- 11:45 pm – 3:30 pm: Aerial Performances
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: US Navy Blue Angels (Tentative)
- 5:30 pm: Gates Close
Sunday, October 19
- 8:00 am: Airport Parking Lots Open
- 9:00 pm: Gates Open
- 11:30 noon – 11:45 Opening Ceremonies / National Anthem / Flag Drops
- 11:45 pm – 3:30 pm: Aerial Performances
- 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm: US Navy Blue Angels (Tentative)
- 5:00 pm: Gates Close
Additional Information:
Performers include the U.S. Navy Blue Angels (pending resolution of the shutdown), the “Chuters” Skydiving Team, Redline Air Shows, Bob Carlton’s Fox Jet Sailplane, Kyle Fowler’s Long EZ, Buck Roetman’s Pitts, Jive Kerby’s T-28 Mad Dog, Scott Yoak’s P-51 Mustang, Jim Tobul’s F-4U Corsair, and the Jet Car Show.
-Large static display area and kids’ zone.
Show Details:
- 08:00 Parking Gates open Sat/Sun (13:30 on Friday)
- 11:30-11:45 Opening ceremonies followed by flying demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday.
- 15:00 U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform (tentative)
- Tickets for the Air Show are ADVANCE PURCHASE only and will not be sold on show days. Those interested in attending the event should purchase early before tickets are sold out.
- General admission and reserved ticket options are available for the 2025 show – Herky Hill viewing and Drive-In Parking (Carload), Patio Club, Family Club Chalet, Chairman’s Club Chalet, Family Club Four-Pack
- Beverages and food will be available for sale on site.
- For a full list of air show FAQs, please visit Wings Over North Georgia for more details.