The Civil Aeronautics and Colombian Aerospace Force inform all air transport users that, due to the presentations and rehearsals before the International Aeronautics and Space Fair F-AIR Colombia 2025, operational closures will be carried out at the José María Córdova International Airport in Rionegro on the following dates and times:

Dates and times of the scheduled closures:

Preliminary rehearsals:
Wednesday, July 2 and Saturday, July 5
From 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
From 2:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Rehearsal, Inauguration, and main aerial presentations:
Wednesday, July 9
From 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Thursday, July 10
From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Aerial shows

Friday, July 11
From 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
From 2:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
From 6:50 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13
From 10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
From 2:45 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
From 6:50 p.m. to 7:10 p.m.

These closures have been coordinated with airlines and the regional aviation industry to adjust itineraries and ensure the safety of flights during these events.

All users with flights to and from Rionegro are advised to contact their airlines in case of any changes to their itineraries to avoid any travel inconveniences.

F-AIR Colombia 2017 airshow. (Credit: Loren Moss)

Viper Demo Team: supersonic speed

The F-16 fighters of the Viper Demo Team are arriving from the South Carolina National Guard, United States. These aircraft, icons of modern combat aviation, will demonstrate their impressive acceleration, reaction, and maneuverability in the air, leaving trails of adrenaline and awe with each pass.

High-impact skydiving: color and precision in the sky

From altitudes between 5,000 and 10,000 feet, the parachuting teams, The Wings of Blue from the United States Air Force and Águila de Gules from the Colombian Aerospace Force (FAC) will perform synchronized jumps accompanied by multicolored smoke, ribbons, and acrobatic figures, which will captivate the audience with their precision and bravery.

Texan T6 Squadron: pride, precision, and national power

The Texan Squadron of the FAC, a symbol of discipline and professionalism, will present a series of demanding acrobatics aboard the Texan T-6, aircraft used for the training of military pilots, powered by Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68 engines with 1,100 horsepower; these aircraft reach speeds exceeding 500 km/h and perform maneuvers such as the classic spiral descent, with turns of up to 90 degrees, and the stunning trail break, where the planes separate just above the audience in a display of absolute training and trust between pilots and the airspace.

Aerobatic Team Arpía 51: excitement with rotary wings, unique in the world

With AH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the acrobatic team Arpía 51 is the only one of its kind in the world and will impress the audience with tactical maneuvers, close formation flights, and lateral movements, all with millimeter precision. This demonstration will not only highlight the expertise of the military pilots but also the versatility and power of one of the most important platforms in the Colombian military aviation for attack missions.

Kfir Darts Team: supreme power, eternal pride

This team, also known as Lion Cubs, will make the runway of José María Córdova Airport vibrate with the roar of their engines. The most experienced and accomplished military aviators of the Colombian Aerospace Force will execute extreme maneuvers such as tight loops, formation breaks, and high-angle turns at supersonic speeds in a demonstration of aerial superiority.

Special forces in action: mastery of the operational environment

The Air Special Operations Commandos will integrate the ground, air, and satellite capabilities of the FAC, demonstrating how real search and rescue missions are carried out under extreme conditions.
F-AIR Colombia 2025 promises to be an unforgettable spectacle for families and, of course, a unique opportunity for aviation enthusiasts and experts to closely experience the power and future of the aeronautical and space sector.
Each maneuver is designed to elevate the adrenaline of the attendees; it will be an experience that aims to push emotions to the limit.

Headline photo: A USAF B-52 Stratofortress bomber flies in formation with Colombian Kfir fighters, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of Colombia’s Air Force by the creation of a military aviation school for the Colombian Army in 1919 (photo © Loren Moss).