Laughlin AFB Fiesta of Flight March 28 Airshow and STEM Expo

Laughlin Air Force Base will stage its Fiesta of Flight on March 28, 2026, bringing flying demonstrations by aircraft listed on the event page and an on-base open house and STEM Expo that organizers describe as a major regional draw. The Airshowdisplay listing names the F-35A Demo Team and a T33 Ace Maker (FT-306) among dynamic acts, and it highlights T-38 Talons, F-16 Fighting Falcons, transport planes and aerobatic performers as part of the program.

The event is described on the Airshowdisplay page as an opportunity to connect the public with the Air Force: “The Fiesta of Flight is an air show held at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas. It is designed to showcase the U.S. Air Force’s capabilities, with flying demonstrations from military aircraft such as T-38 Talons, F-16 Fighting Falcons, transport planes, and aerobatic performers. The event usually includes static displays, ground exhibits, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. It serves as both a thrilling aviation show and an opportunity for the public to connect with the Air Force community.”

The site’s published lineup block uses plain labels to separate static and flying acts: the page shows “Line Up,” with “Static : S” and “Dynamic : D” markers, individual “D” entries, a “T33 Ace Maker” heading followed by “FT-306,” and a “F-35A Demo Team” entry. Those correspondences indicate the FT-306 T33 Ace Maker and the F-35A Demo Team are listed as dynamic performers on the public lineup, but the page does not include scheduled start times, performance durations, or the full order for T-38 or F-16 demonstrations.

Local impacts tied to Fiesta of Flight are emphasized in the planning materials. In the supplied community brief the event is framed this way: “Why this matters to Val Verde County: Laughlin Air Force Base’s annual Fiesta of Flight Open House, Airshow, and STEM Expo is one of the region’s largest public events. It draws residents from Del Rio and surrounding counties, brings significant traffic and economic activity to local hotels and rest” — the sentence as provided is truncated after “rest.” The county and Del Rio hospitality businesses should expect increased bookings and traffic pressures around the Saturday event date.

Practical visitor guidance on the event page is limited to short planning prompts: “Rent a car Book your room Plan your travel Restauration.” The Airshowdisplay listing does not provide admission prices, base-access rules, parking or shuttle details, ID requirements, or health-safety protocols. Those items remain unconfirmed for March 28, 2026, and will affect whether attendees can enter Laughlin AFB without advance registration.

Before heading to the base, residents and visitors should confirm logistics with Laughlin Air Force Base Public Affairs and with Del Rio or Val Verde County officials for traffic and parking plans. Organizers and matchup confirmations for the F-35A Demo Team, T33 Ace Maker FT-306, T-38 Talons and F-16 Fighting Falcons should be verified with Laughlin AFB public affairs; the current public listing names these acts but omits precise schedules and entry instructions. Expect local streets and hotels to see heavier activity on March 28, 2026, as Del Rio prepares to host one of the region’s larger public aviation events.