Last updated September 14, 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.
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, 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Free screening details
MCAS Miramar America's Air Show
Friday through Sunday, September 25–27
Gates open at 8:00 a.m., with flying beginning at approximately 10:15 a.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
AKROFEST 2026, Borrego Springs
Practice Thursday, October 22. Competition flying Friday and Saturday, October 23–24.
Borrego Valley Airport, 1820 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs
IAC Chapter 36 hosts this aerobatic competition, with flying beginning after the 7:00 a.m. pilot briefing on Friday and Saturday and continuing through the day. Public viewing details are not separately posted, so please confirm with the organizer or airport before traveling.
View official AKROFEST information.
Chapter 1116 dates
Our next confirmed chapter meeting and other chapter activities will be posted here as details are finalized. Official Chapter 1116 events published through EAA's calendar will appear automatically below. Young Eagles rallies and registration will also appear on our Young Eagles page once they are published. Please do not rely on an assumed recurring date.
Know about an aviation event our members should see? Send it to Chapter 1116.
