Tri-Cities, Tennessee
Tri-Cities Airport
May 26-28, 2023
Sunday's event has been cancelled due to the weather.












































Dates & Times:
Friday, May 26, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 cockpit tours available all day.
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B-24 cockpit tours available all day.
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P-51, PT-13, RC-45J & T-6 available for rides all day.
Saturday, May 27, 2023
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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B-29 flies at 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., noon, and 2pm.
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B-24 flies at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1230pm.
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B-29 & B-24 cockpit tours available after noon.
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P-51, PT-13, RC-45J, & T-6 available for rides all day.
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Event cancelled due to the weather.
Ramp Access 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 are 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:
Tri-City Aviation
350 Aviation Dr.
Blountville, TN 37617
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. SOLD OUT
10:30 a.m. SOLD OUT
Sunday: 9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Sunday flights moved to Saturday at Noon and 2pm.
Bookings onsite only for the noon and 2pm flight
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. SOLD OUT
11:00 a.m. SOLD OUT
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.
Sunday flight moved to Saturday at 1230pm.
Onsite bookings only for the 1230pm flight.
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.
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 - Sunday:
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday flights cancelled due to the weather.
RC-45J Expediter
The C-45 was used during World War II as a multi-engine trainer. It was also used for light cargo transport and general transportation duties, most often as VIP transport.
RC-45J Ride Times:
On demand throughout the day
Sunday flights cancelled due to the weather.
Seat prices start at just $150