The Colorado National Guard will deploy a formation of four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft for Memorial Day flyovers across the state this Monday [1], [2].
These aerial tributes serve as a high-visibility commemoration of the U.S. Armed Forces personnel who died in service to the country [2], [4]. The event connects multiple rural and urban hubs through a shared military salute.
The 140th Wing of the Colorado Air National Guard will lead the mission [1], [3]. The formation is scheduled to fly over nine different Colorado communities [1]. The list of designated locations includes Denver, Greeley, Grand Lake, Grand Junction, Nucla, Durango, Silverton, Homelake, and Silver Cliff [1], [2].
According to the flight schedule, the flyovers are expected to occur within a time window between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. [1]. The aircraft will operate on Monday, May 26, 2026 [2], [4].
While some reports mentioned different days, the primary mission schedule confirms the event will take place on Memorial Day [2]. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force and various National Guard wings for both combat and ceremonial duties.
Residents in the nine designated cities can expect to see the four-ship formation [1] as part of the statewide tribute to fallen military members [2].
“Four F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft will conduct flyovers over Colorado communities.”
The coordination of flyovers across nine distinct Colorado communities demonstrates the logistical reach of the 140th Wing and emphasizes the role of the National Guard in maintaining civic and military traditions. By targeting both major cities like Denver and smaller towns like Nucla, the mission ensures that the Memorial Day observance reaches a broad geographic cross-section of the state's population.
