The free Leesburg Airshow fills Leesburg Executive Airport each September; 2026 was Sept. 26. Parking is at Segra Field and Heritage High with free shuttles.

Last checked Oct. 20, 2026. This page is updated each year. Facts come from the Town of Leesburg’s Leesburg Airshow pages and its events calendar.

The 2027 date is not announced yet. The Leesburg Airshow is a free Saturday of aerobatic flying, wing walking, parachute jumps, warbirds and planes on display at Leesburg Executive Airport, 1001 Sycolin Road. The Town of Leesburg puts it on in late September; the last one was set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Entry and the shuttle buses are free. Questions go to the town’s parks and recreation staff at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, 703-777-1368; the date and performer list go up on the town’s airshow page, which leesburgairshow.com also leads to.

Who to call

The airshow at a glance
Next airshow September 2027, date not yet announced
Last airshow Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where Leesburg Executive Airport, 1001 Sycolin Road
Cost Free; shuttles free
Parking Segra Field and Heritage High School, with free shuttles
No-go No parking or drop-offs at the airport or on Sycolin Road
Pets Not allowed

When is the next airshow?

The town has not posted a 2027 date. Its events calendar listed the airshow for Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, and Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, both from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: the last Saturday of September each time. We will add the 2027 date when the town announces it.

What you will see

The town’s performers page lays out the day. In the most recent schedule it posted:

  • A radio-controlled plane and jet demonstration opened the show at 11:30 a.m.
  • The main air show flew from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
  • Performers in 2025 included Scott Francis Airshows; RJ Gritter’s Decathlon aerobatics and Flying Farmer comedy act; the Flying Circus with a flag parachute jump, biplane and wing walker; Bob “Rooster” Schmidle; Warbird Thunder Airshows; Kevin Russo; the Jersey Jerks; and David Windmiller.

The town says performers can change or cancel because of weather, safety or other reasons. On the ground there are aircraft and tarmac displays to walk around.

For kids

The town’s kids activities page lists free family fun: inflatable slides, educational displays and up-close access to dozens of planes, face painting by local volunteers, and the chance to meet the pilots, wing walkers and skydivers and get an autograph.

Food and drink

Food vendors sell everything from festival food to frozen treats, and local craft beer from Loudoun Brewing Co. is on tap for guests 21 and older, according to the town’s food and beverage page. Outside alcohol and glass containers are not allowed.

Parking, shuttles and road closures

The airshow uses satellite parking only, per the town’s parking and directions page. There is no parking, standing, drop-off or pickup at the airport or on Sycolin Road near it.

  • Segra Field (soccer stadium), 42095 Loudoun United Drive: free shuttle; limited accessible parking.
  • Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mills Road: free shuttle; limited accessible parking.
  • Leesburg Park and Ride, 41951 Gourley Transit Drive: no shuttle; about a half-mile walk to the airshow’s south entrance. This is also the only rideshare drop-off and pickup point.

In 2025 the free shuttles ran continuously from Segra Field and Heritage High from 10:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with wheelchair-accessible buses from both lots. The town warns that the lots fill early and that locations can change, so check its page the week of the show. Very limited accessible parking is at the airport itself for cars with state tags or placards. Walkers should follow the signs and cross only at marked crosswalks.

What to know before you go

The town’s airshow FAQ says bags and coolers may be inspected, and lists what to leave at home:

  • Pets (the tarmac is hot and crowded and the performances are loud)
  • Laser pointers, glass containers and outside alcohol
  • Wheeled coolers
  • Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, skates, hoverboards and similar
  • Sticks, poles and pickets; tents, awnings or shade structures
  • Drones and remote-controlled aircraft or vehicles
  • Balloons, Frisbees and other thrown toys or sports items

Welcome: wheelchairs, mobility aids, strollers and wagons. With no shade structures allowed on a September tarmac, bring hats, sunscreen and water.

What this means for you

Expect a Saturday in late September 2027 and watch the town’s airshow page over the summer for the date and lineup. Park at Segra Field or Heritage High School and ride the free shuttle, plan to be there by 1 p.m. for the main show, and leave the dog, the drone and the pop-up tent at home. For more family days out, see our kids activities, free things to do and things to do this month guides.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Leesburg Airshow in 2027?

The Town of Leesburg has not announced the 2027 date yet. The airshow is held on a Saturday in late September from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Sept. 27 in 2025 and Sept. 26 in 2026.

How much does the Leesburg Airshow cost?

Nothing. The town says entry to the airshow is free, and so are the shuttle buses from the satellite parking lots. Food and drinks are for sale.

Where do I park for the Leesburg Airshow?

At Segra Field, 42095 Loudoun United Drive, or Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mills Road, with free shuttles to the airport. There is no parking or drop-off at the airport or on Sycolin Road; rideshare uses the Leesburg Park and Ride.

Can I bring my dog to the Leesburg Airshow?

No. Pets are on the town’s list of prohibited items; it says the tarmac is hot and crowded and the aerobatic performances are loud.

Can I bring a stroller or wagon to the Leesburg Airshow?

Yes. The town says wheelchairs, mobility aids, strollers and wagons are welcome. Bikes, scooters, wheeled coolers, tents, drones and glass are not allowed.