Flite Fest 2026 ✈️

Flite Fest 2026 August 6 to 9, 2026 | Dayton, Ohio ✈️

Explore one of the world's premier radio-control aviation events featuring flying demonstrations, giant-scale model aircraft, STEM activities, a build tent and more. This event is a must see, especially the air battle!

Co-located with the DARPA Lift Challenge is Flite Fest 2026, one of the nation's premier radio-control aviation events. Throughout the weekend, visitors can experience RC flying demonstrations, giant-scale model aircraft, build tents, STEM activities and a vibrant community of aviation enthusiasts. (Federal endorsement not implied) Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency - DARPA Flite Test

While you're here, explore the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the world's oldest and largest military aviation museum featuring more than 350 aerospace vehicles and missiles spanning the history of military aviation and the future of flight. 

⏰ Event Hours: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
🛩️ Museum Galleries: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
🎟️ Admission: Free
🚗 Parking: Free

Join us for Build Tents. Open Flying. Crazy Builds. RC Air Combat. STEM. Community. Now combined with one of the most ambitious drone innovation challenges in the world. While you're here, take advantage of FREE admission every day, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., to the NMUSAF - the world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, featuring over 360 aircraft across 19 acres of indoor space. 

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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Flite Fest 2026 ✈️ is taking place at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, which is located at 1100 Spaatz St. in Wright-Patterson AFB. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force - The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.