Oregon International Air Show
📅 Dates & Locations
- The Hillsboro, OR show is confirmed for May 15–17, 2026, at Hillsboro Airport .
- A separate McMinnville show is tentatively scheduled for August 14–16, 2026, at McMinnville Municipal Airport, with the Blue Angels listed as a planned performer.
🛫 What to Expect
Hillsboro (May 15–17, 2026)
Held each spring, the Hillsboro show typically features a mix of military and civilian aerobatic performers, static displays, fly-bys, and fireworks. While official details like performers and ticketing for 2026 haven’t been released yet, the show at Hillsboro has consistently returned each year—and tickets are expected to go on sale in early 2026.
McMinnville (tentative August 14–16, 2026)
This late-summer event is said to host the Blue Angels, though the listing comes from a secondary events directory (not the official air show site), so plans remain tentative until confirmed by organizers .
🎟️ Tickets & Planning
Tickets are on sale now for both shows
- Hillsboro tickets: https://oregonairshow.com/hillsboro/hillsboro-tickets/
- McMinnville tickets: https://oregonairshow.com/mcminnville/mcminnville-tickets/
ℹ️ Background & Tips
- The Oregon International Air Show rotates between two venues annually: Hillsboro in spring and McMinnville in late summer/fall (often with the Blue Angels or other headline military teams.
- The Hillsboro airshow generally host the F-15s from PANG and the F-35 demo team. To build on that a bit more, theycan host any ACC single-ship demo team. It just tends to be the F-15 and the F-35 demo team. We also host a Friday night show at Hillsboro
- Past visitors mention that Hillsboro can feel more community-focused with less crowd density, while McMinnville offers a more private, up-close feel to displays .
- Traffic and parking get busy—large crowds and long exit lines are common at both venues especially in McMinnville; ear protection and sunscreen are recommended.
🔍 What next?
- Mark your calendar: plan ahead for either the spring Hillsboro show or the later McMinnville showcase.
- Prepare for crowds and limited parking options—arrive early, bring seating, sunscreen, and ear protection.
