Details of future Truckee Airshows may be found at the Truckee Tahoe Airport District.
Information contained on this website has been preserved for historical purposes.
Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival
Past airshows have been funded by the Airport District for Truckee/North Tahoe locals!
ABOUT THE TRUCKEE TAHOE AIR SHOW
And its dedication to building the future of aviation
Prior to 2026, the Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival were proudly known as one of the region’s most family-friendly events with free parking and free admission.
Participants were able to experience a breathtaking and world-class air show with world-renowned aerobatic performers! Visit the Grocery Outlet STEM Expo, the Family Festival, static displays, vendors, a VIP Hospitality Tent, free Speaker Presentation, and much more!
The Air Show was generously funded and presented by the Truckee Tahoe Airport District.
The Truckee Tahoe Air Show is a PROUD recipient of the
2018 ICAS Pinnacle Gold Award for Excellence in Emergency Response!
Airshow History:
It was FAMILY FUN FOR ALL!
And that’s the truth! The Truckee Tahoe Airport District Board and Air Show Committee was dedicated to making this a local's family-friendly event with free admission and free parking.
Family-friendly festivities included a designated Family Festival on the green with live music, stilt walkers, arts and crafts, puppet shows, and much more! The Truckee Grocery Outlet STEM Expo offers hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
The airshow included a special VIP experience including the Truckee Tahoe Air Show’s VIP Hospitality Tent. A VIP Hospitality Tent Ticket offered guests a first-class seat on the flight line...the best view at the show! Ticket-holder perks included a catered lunch, beverages including beer and wine, mingling with performers, VIP-only restrooms, and LOTS of shade! Now THAT was a first-class ticket.
In Memoriam – January 13, 1922 - May 17, 2024
Brigadier General Clarence “Bud” Anderson was the last living and highest scoring World War II Triple Ace Fighter Pilot.
Born January 13, 1922, Bud lived a glorious life for over 102 years!
Notable aviation accolades:
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Leading Ace of 363rd fighter squadron
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161/4 victories flying out of Leister Field UK
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Inducted into National Aviation Hall of Fame & International Air and Space Hall of Fame
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Awarded Congressional Gold Medal
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Flew P-51 Mustang named Old Crow in WWII
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“Best Fighter Pilot I’ve ever seen,” Gen. Chuck Yeager
The following video was developed by Scott and Kyle Guyette of Sleeping Dogs Productions for Bud’s 100th Birthday Celebration in Auburn, Calif. “It will make you laugh; it will make you cry….hallmarks of a good film,” Jim Anderson (Colonel Clarence “Bud” Anderson’s son).
TRUCKEE TAHOE AIRPORT DISTRICT
“Connected by more than a runway…”
The Truckee Tahoe Airport is more than just a place to board and disembark a plane. It’s a premier General Aviation Airport located in the majestic Sierra Nevada, and it’s a popular place for the local community.
The airport is home to a beautiful playground, spacious lawn, and Red Truck Café. It hosts an annual science fair and free educational speaker events throughout the year; it supports aviation-themed summer camps, and local youth STEM programs.
If you are planning to fly in for the air show, please click here.
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LAKE TAHOE
The Truckee Tahoe Air Show boasts one of the most iconic backdrops of any air show in the world. Soaring pines, majestic mountains and a blue sky complement each performer’s show.
Located only 15 minutes from the shores of North Lake Tahoe, the Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival is the perfect event to put on the calendar for a weekend getaway in the Sierra.