Last updated August 13, 2026. Here are several upcoming aviation events across Southern California and beyond. Organizer schedules can change, so please use the official link for final details before traveling.
Chiriaco Summit Celebration
Saturday, August 15, beginning at 10:30 a.m.
The General Patton Memorial Museum has shared notice of a planned celebration marking the anniversary of Chiriaco. The notice did not include a venue, end time, or RSVP information. For questions, email info@generalpattonmuseum.com or visit the General Patton Memorial Museum website.
Coffee with Controllers
Wednesday, August 26, 8:00–10:00 a.m.
Signature Aviation, 250 El Cielo Road, Palm Springs
PSP NATCA invites the local aviation community to meet air traffic controllers over coffee and informal conversation.
Planes of Fame: B-17 and P-51
Saturday, September 5
Hangar talk 10:30 a.m.–noon; aircraft flights begin at 12:15 p.m.
Planes of Fame Air Museum, 14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino
View the official event details.
Central Coast AirFest
Saturday and Sunday, September 12–13, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Santa Maria Airport, 3217 Terminal Drive, Santa Maria
Palm Springs Air Museum
National POW/MIA Recognition Night — Saturday, September 19, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
Event details and tickets
“The Flight of Jackie Cochran” — Saturday, September 26, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Free screening details
MCAS Miramar America's Air Show
Friday through Sunday, September 25–27
Gates 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; flying approximately 10:00 a.m.–4:21 p.m.
MCAS Miramar, San Diego
Pacific Airshow — Huntington Beach
Friday through Sunday, October 2–4
Aerial show approximately 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Apple Valley Airshow and Car Show
Saturday, October 10, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Apple Valley Airport, 21600 Corwin Road, Apple Valley
Chapter 1116 dates
Our next confirmed chapter meeting, Young Eagles rally, and other chapter activities will be posted here as details are finalized. Please do not rely on an assumed recurring date.
Know about an aviation event our members should see? Send it to Chapter 1116.
