Requesting National Guard Aircraft Flyovers

The Department of Defense policy authorizes flyovers for aviation-related public events such as air shows, dedications of airports and events in observence of the following patriotic holidays:

• Armed Forces Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• POW/MIA Day
• and Veterans Day

To request a flyover for an airshow or other event:

• For Air National Guard Aircraft --
  Submit your request through the U.S. Air Force Aerial Events website: http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/.

To determine if your flyover request has been approved:

• For Air National Guard Aircraft --
  Visit the U.S. Air Force Aerial Events website: http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/

Once your flyover request has been approved, event organizers must request an aircraft through the New York National Guard Public Affairs Office, (518) 786-4581.

NOTES ON FLYOVER REQUESTS:

• Your request should be submitted 90 days prior to the event to be considered for support. Less than 90 days notice greatly reduces the chance that support will be available. Requests received within 15 days of the event will NOT be considered.
   
• Aircraft availability depends on training schedules, mission requirements and crew availability. An approved request does not guarentee aircraft availability.
   
• “Missing Man” flyovers are performed only for funerals of rated pilots and aircrew members and are not covered in the Community Relations Program.
   

For assistance with this request process, contact the New York National Guard Public Affairs Office @ (518)786-4581.

To request a static aircraft display, click here.
To request National Guard Participation in Public Events (Military Vehicles, Color Guard, etc.), click here.