San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos Regional Airport
April 30 - May 2, 2021
Dates & Times:
Friday, April 30
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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L-26, B-29, & B-24 will arrive Friday morning.
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Cockpit tours available one hour after arrival.
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L-26 rides available all day.
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P-51 arrives at noon, rides available after 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 1
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
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B-24 flies at 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
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B-29 & B-24 cockpit tours available after noon.
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L-26 & P-51 rides available all day.
Sunday, May 2
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m.
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B-24 flies at 9:30 a.m.
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L-26 & P-51 rides available 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Event Admission Cost:
$20: Adults
$10: Children (Age 11 thru 17)
Free: Children (Age 10 & Under)
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All tickets are purchased on-site on the day of the event.
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Price includes free B-29 & B-24 cockpit tour when the aircraft is available.
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Rider's admission is complimentary with proof of purchase.
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Attending aircraft subject to change due to weather or maintenance.
Event Location:
CAF Central Texas Wing
1841 Airport Dr.
Building 2249
San Marcos, TX 78666
Attending Aircraft:
B-29 Superfortress FIFI
The most advanced bomber of World War II, FIFI is the World's Most Famous, Flying, B-29. Book a flight in this iconic bomber that was designed to fly higher and faster than enemy fighters and brought an end to the war.
B-29 Ride Times:
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
Book Online and Save Up To $100
B-24 Liberator Diamond Lil
Climb aboard the legendary B-24 Bomber. Over 18,000 Liberators were built and today only two remain. Book a flight that will truly take you back in time.
B-24 Ride Times:
Saturday: 9:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m.
The B-24, Diamond Lil, Has 10 Available Seats for Purchase. You are Not Buying a Particular Seat. Once Airborne, You May Get Up and Move Around the Aircraft. Each Rider Will Get the Chance to Experience All the Available Compartments. This Includes the Flight Deck Where You Will See the Pilot Positions and Climb All the Way Back to the Tail Gunner Position.
Air Force One L-26B Ike's Bird
Relive history by riding on the smallest plane to fly as Air Force One. Sit in the President's seat and feel history come alive.
L-26B Ride Times:
Friday - Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Plane seats 3 passengers
P-51 Mustang Gunfighter
Take a ride in the best fighter of WWII. Surely a "Bucket List" item the P-51 was the premiere fighter of all theaters. Go-Fast, pull G's, and enjoy the stallion of the US Army Air Corps.
P-51 Ride Times:
Friday:
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.