The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival continues this weekend with family entertainment every day at Battle Creek Executive Airport in Battle Creek.
July 4-6 is when the full blown air shows take place. These days will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team, and the United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team.
“We are the only air show in Michigan that you’ll be able to see any of these acts at in 2025,” says Bailey. “It truly is an honor and treat to be able to host so many military demonstrations.”
That isn’t all though, the air show will also feature some new acts to Battle Creek including the “Jack Aces” a three-ship World War II P-51 Mustang formation team, the NextGen Eagles in their Christen Eagle biplanes, Kyle Fowler “GoEZ” Aerobatics in the LongEZ (which literally looks backwards), Adam Baker in the JET360 Extra 330, RJ Gritter in the Decathlon, and a rare appearance by the Volar Aviation TTP38, a ? scale homebuilt P-38 Lightning.
Of course, Battle Creek favorites are returning this year as well including Bill Stein in the Zivko Edge 540, Ken & Austin Rieder in their “Redline Airshows” RV-8s, Bob Carlton “Vertigo Airshows” in the Foxjet Twin Jet Sailplane, Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus, Skip Stewart in the Modified Pitts “Prometheus”, and Hayden Proffitt II in the Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows “HOT STREAK II” ‘57 Chevy Jet Truck, which will be running every day of the event. The air show will also feature the usual crew of pyro from Rick Myers and the Firewalkers International Pyro team and award winning announcer, Phil Dacy. Notably absent from this year’s list is famed aviator Rob Holland, a Battle Creek regular, who passed away in April.
“It has been hard to work on planning this year knowing that we won’t have one of our best buds here this summer. You knew it was Field of Flight time when you saw that MXS-RH in the Battle Creek skies” says Bailey.
July 5th will feature a twofer, a day air show and a Night Air Show, all for the price of one. This show comes complete with nighttime pyro, aerial launched fireworks, wingtip pyro, lights, smoke, noise, and more! Acts expected to participate in the night portion of the show, which will be preceded by a Twilight Air Show, include the US Army Golden Knights, Bob Carlton “Fire & Lights”, Kyle Fowler, Redline Airshows, and the “HOT STREAK II” Jet Truck.
Tickets for the 2025 Field of Flight are on sale now at www.fieldofflight.com. Advanced purchase is recommended, but not required. Parking will be cash only the day of. Organizers request exact change ($5.00) to help keep traffic flowing.
The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival is the largest Air Show & Balloon Festival in North America. It is globally recognized as being one of the best aerial events in the world. The event is one of the longest running annual air shows & balloon festivals in the State of Michigan as well as being Battle Creek’s largest festival. The event is always held over the 4th of July holiday in Battle Creek, Michigan and has been innovating in the aerial events industry since 1980. The event is organized by the Battle Creek Hot-Air Balloon Championships, Inc. (501(c)(4) Nonprofit and the event helps benefit numerous area non-profit organizations all while providing a significant economic boost to the region.
For more information on the event, visit www.fieldofflight.com or call 269-962-0592. It is also highly recommended to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest updates.
July 4-6 is when the full blown air shows take place. These days will feature the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, United States Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet RHINO Demo Team, and the United States Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demo Team.
“We are the only air show in Michigan that you’ll be able to see any of these acts at in 2025,” says Bailey. “It truly is an honor and treat to be able to host so many military demonstrations.”
That isn’t all though, the air show will also feature some new acts to Battle Creek including the “Jack Aces” a three-ship World War II P-51 Mustang formation team, the NextGen Eagles in their Christen Eagle biplanes, Kyle Fowler “GoEZ” Aerobatics in the LongEZ (which literally looks backwards), Adam Baker in the JET360 Extra 330, RJ Gritter in the Decathlon, and a rare appearance by the Volar Aviation TTP38, a ? scale homebuilt P-38 Lightning.
Of course, Battle Creek favorites are returning this year as well including Bill Stein in the Zivko Edge 540, Ken & Austin Rieder in their “Redline Airshows” RV-8s, Bob Carlton “Vertigo Airshows” in the Foxjet Twin Jet Sailplane, Kyle Franklin’s Flying Circus, Skip Stewart in the Modified Pitts “Prometheus”, and Hayden Proffitt II in the Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Shows “HOT STREAK II” ‘57 Chevy Jet Truck, which will be running every day of the event. The air show will also feature the usual crew of pyro from Rick Myers and the Firewalkers International Pyro team and award winning announcer, Phil Dacy. Notably absent from this year’s list is famed aviator Rob Holland, a Battle Creek regular, who passed away in April.
“It has been hard to work on planning this year knowing that we won’t have one of our best buds here this summer. You knew it was Field of Flight time when you saw that MXS-RH in the Battle Creek skies” says Bailey.
July 5th will feature a twofer, a day air show and a Night Air Show, all for the price of one. This show comes complete with nighttime pyro, aerial launched fireworks, wingtip pyro, lights, smoke, noise, and more! Acts expected to participate in the night portion of the show, which will be preceded by a Twilight Air Show, include the US Army Golden Knights, Bob Carlton “Fire & Lights”, Kyle Fowler, Redline Airshows, and the “HOT STREAK II” Jet Truck.
Tickets for the 2025 Field of Flight are on sale now at www.fieldofflight.com. Advanced purchase is recommended, but not required. Parking will be cash only the day of. Organizers request exact change ($5.00) to help keep traffic flowing.
The Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show & Balloon Festival is the largest Air Show & Balloon Festival in North America. It is globally recognized as being one of the best aerial events in the world. The event is one of the longest running annual air shows & balloon festivals in the State of Michigan as well as being Battle Creek’s largest festival. The event is always held over the 4th of July holiday in Battle Creek, Michigan and has been innovating in the aerial events industry since 1980. The event is organized by the Battle Creek Hot-Air Balloon Championships, Inc. (501(c)(4) Nonprofit and the event helps benefit numerous area non-profit organizations all while providing a significant economic boost to the region.
For more information on the event, visit www.fieldofflight.com or call 269-962-0592. It is also highly recommended to follow our Facebook and Instagram pages for the latest updates.
