Colorado Tribute to Aviation News

Arrival Schedule

Arrival Schedule

Today, September 12, is arrival day for most of the Colorado Tribute to Aviation show planes! Note that the times listed below are subject to change without prior notice. Come our on Saturday and Sunday from 9 am - 4 pm for this amazing, family friendly static...

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The Sonoran Beauty is Back in 2025

The Sonoran Beauty is Back in 2025

The SNB-5 SoNoran Beauty is returning to Tribute to Aviation and will be available for flight experiences this year. Don’t miss your chance to fly in this rare 1943 Beechcraft 18, a three-war Navy veteran in its original military configuration. Built as an SNB-2, this...

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Save the Date: Tribute to Aviation September 13-14, 2025

Save the Date: Tribute to Aviation September 13-14, 2025

Montrose, COLO.- The highly anticipated Tribute to Aviation, Montrose Regional Airport’s signature event, is officially scheduled for September 13-14, 2025. As one of the largest static aircraft displays in the western United States, Tribute to Aviation will showcase...

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Thank you Atlantic Aviation

Thank you Atlantic Aviation

As we wrap up Tribute to Aviation, we want to thank Atlantic Aviation-Montrose for their invaluable support over the weekend. We could not have done it without them.

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It’s Arrival Day!

It’s Arrival Day!

Keep your eyes to the skies for the sounds of freedom! Please note that the below arrival times are subject to change. 10:00 C-17 10:00 KC-135 10:30 C-172 11:00 F-18 x 3 11:45 C-130 12:30 F-18 x 3 13:00 P-8 13:30 Blackhawk 13:40 C-17 14:00 Blackhawk 14:00 P-8 15:00...

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Food Vendors

Food Vendors

Come hungry to Tribute to Aviation at Montrose Regional Airport! The following food vendors will be at Tribute to Aviation: Baan Thai Dippin Dots Motherfood Trucker DK's Snack Shack Snowbirds Shaved Ice Polar Express

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Tour the new terminal expansion

Tour the new terminal expansion

The public is welcome to ride the escalators and view the new construction in the north terminal expansion during Tribute to Aviation.

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Thank you Sponsors

Thank you Sponsors

We'd like to extend our deepest gratitude to our 2023 Tribute to Aviation sponsors for their generous support: Montrose Regional Airport, Montrose County, Atlantic Aviation, Pepsi Beverage Company, City of Montrose, Horsefly Brewery, Phelanies, Western Skyways,...

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Exhibitors at Tribute to Aviation

Exhibitors at Tribute to Aviation

Bring your friends, family, and fellow aviation buffs along for an unforgettable day of exploration and inspiration. Connect with exhibitors from across the aviation spectrum. Below is the list of exhibitors supporting Tribute to Aviation this year: US Air Force...

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Montrose Regional Airport Welcomes Tribute to Aviation Sept. 16-17

Montrose Regional Airport Welcomes Tribute to Aviation Sept. 16-17

Montrose, COLO.—Montrose Regional Airport is gearing up for the much-anticipated Tribute to Aviation next weekend, Sept. 16-17. This crowd-favorite event is back this year after a break for a major airport construction and remodel project at Montrose Regional Airport....

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US Air Force Glider & Simulator

US Air Force Glider & Simulator

Great news the U.S. Air Force Academy will be back at Tribute to Aviation with their glider and simulator. It's a great opportunity to talk with their participants about the opportunities available at the Academy.

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Take a Ride on the SoNoran Beauty!

Take a Ride on the SoNoran Beauty!

The SNB-5 SoNoran Beauty will be back at Tribute to Aviation and available for flights on Sunday this year. If you would like to book a flight in this historic piece of flying history rides will be available on Sunday only. What a great way to see the world below from...

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Now Accepting Food and Specialty Booth Applications

Now Accepting Food and Specialty Booth Applications

This is a reminder that applications for food vendors and specialty booths are now available online on the Tribute to Aviation website. Food vendor spaces are filling up so if you wish to be a food vendor at the event please fill out the online form as soon as...

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Become a 2023 Sponsor

Become a 2023 Sponsor

Business owners are you wanting to create awareness and visibility of your business? Increase brand loyalty and positively change and reinforce your image? If so you may be interested in being a sponsor for Colorado Tribute to Aviation. Being a sponsor allows you to...

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