SkyFiesta

SkyFiesta
Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Las Cruces International Airport

SkyFiesta 2025 brings our community—and aviation fans from afar—together for a bold New Mexico fusion of high-speed air racing, jaw-dropping aerobatics, interactive exhibits, and live entertainment.

This year’s event honors the 80th anniversary of World War II with

legendary aircraft, veteran crews, and explosive pyrotechnics that bring history roaring to life. It’s a high speed celebration of courage, innovation, and sky-high adventure—built for those who chase the extraordinary.

Meet the Pilots. Get close to the Aircraft. Experience and Learn about Aviation

Headliners

Feel the Need for Speed—Experience Heart-Pounding Pylon Air Racing!
Get ready for the fastest motorsport on Earth as Sport Class air racers go wingtip to wingtip, tearing through the Las Cruces sky at over 350 mph in a battle of speed, skill, and precision.

Pilots navigate a tight pylon course, flying just 50 feet off the ground, pushing the limits of aerodynamics and raw horsepower.

This is air racing at its finest—high stakes, high adrenaline, and an experience you’ll never forget!

Randy W. Ball FighterJets

MiG-17 Demo Team

Three Cold War legends. One sky. Get ready for a rare, high-octane formation of MiG-17s tearing overhead with afterburners lit. These iconic jet fighters, once feared for their agility in Vietnam-era dogfights, bring raw power and historic speed to SkyFiesta in a demo you'll never forget.

Roll'N Thunder

Pitts Fury and Jet Car

Buckle up for a 400-HP Pitts Fury dueling a fire-breathing Jet Car in a high-octane chase of smoke, speed, and sky-splitting stunts. It's airshow adrenaline at its finest—on the runway and in the air

Pyro Demo

Brace for the blast! Thunderous fireballs and explosive effects light up the field—ending with a massive Wall of Fire that shakes the sky and ignites the crowd.

Time:
Gates Open: 11:00 am
Show: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gates Close: 5:00 pm

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