Popular event draws tens of thousands every other year
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, performs a strafing run during Haboob Havoc on March 29, 2025, over Barry M. Goldwater Range. Haboob Havoc is a total force competition that provides a way for pilots to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as dogfighting and gun runs.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson, courtesy Luke Air Force Base)
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning is a single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth fighter; it is designed to perform an array of missions, including strikes, intelligence, and reconnaissance.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay, courtesy Luke Air Force Base)
The largest fighter wing in the U.S. Air Force will put on a show in 2026.
One of the Valley’s most popular events, Luke Days, has announced the days for the next air show, which will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22. Luke is located seven miles west of the central business district of Glendale, and also borders Litchfield Park and Waddell.
Luke, which opened in 1941, is home to more than 120 F-35A Lightning IIs and 20 F-16 Fighting Falcons.
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Luke Days announces 2026 air show dates
Popular event draws tens of thousands every other year
(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Katelynn Jackson, courtesy Luke Air Force Base)
A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, performs a strafing run during Haboob Havoc on March 29, 2025, over Barry M. Goldwater Range. Haboob Havoc is a total force competition that provides a way for pilots to demonstrate their skills across a diverse range of aircraft while also testing their abilities in different mission sets such as dogfighting and gun runs.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay, courtesy Luke Air Force Base)
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning is a single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth fighter; it is designed to perform an array of missions, including strikes, intelligence, and reconnaissance.
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What: Luke Days 2026
When: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, March 21-22
Where: Luke Air Force Base, 14185 W. Falcon St., Luke Air Force Base
The largest fighter wing in the U.S. Air Force will put on a show in 2026.
One of the Valley’s most popular events, Luke Days, has announced the days for the next air show, which will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22. Luke is located seven miles west of the central business district of Glendale, and also borders Litchfield Park and Waddell.
Luke, which opened in 1941, is home to more than 120 F-35A Lightning IIs and 20 F-16 Fighting Falcons.
Luke Days draws tens of thousands of enthusiasts every other March to the two-day open house air show on the base.
U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning is a single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth fighter; it is designed to perform an array of missions, including strikes, intelligence, and reconnaissance.
(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Belinda Guachun-Chichay, courtesy Luke Air Force Base)
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