There is no U.S. Air Force A-10 Demonstration Team in 2026. The Air Force announced that 2024 would be the team’s final season as it began divesting the A-10C Thunderbolt II. An A-10 can still appear at an air show as a flyover, combat-arms demonstration or static display, but those appearances are not a national A-10 demo-team tour.
What happened to the A-10 Demonstration Team?
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base announced in March 2024 that the 2024 season would be the final season of the A-10C Demonstration Team. The decision was part of the Air Force’s planned divestment of the aircraft. The team’s final local demonstration occurred at Davis-Monthan in November 2024.
The 2025 Air Combat Command demonstration-team support manual removed references to the A-10 team. Current Air Force demonstration-team planning instead covers active programs such as the F-35A and F-22 teams.
Can you still see an A-10 fly at an air show?
Sometimes. Operational or training units can support individual events with flyovers, tactical demonstrations or heritage-related appearances. These are locally coordinated and can change as aircraft and units transition.
For example, A-10s from Davis-Monthan performed a combat-arms demonstration at Luke Days on March 22, 2026. The Air Force described it as the aircraft’s final Luke Days appearance—not the return of a national demo team.
How to tell what an event is actually offering
| Event wording | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| A-10 static display | A parked aircraft available for ground viewing. No A-10 flight is promised. |
| A-10 flyover | One or more passes, not the former aerobatic demonstration profile. |
| Combat-arms or tactical demonstration | A mission-oriented scenario coordinated for that event. |
| A-10 Demonstration Team | The former national single-ship team, whose final season was 2024. |
How to find a confirmed 2026 A-10 appearance
- Start with the host air show’s current performer page.
- Look for exact terms such as “static,” “flyover” or “combat-arms demonstration.”
- Confirm the day of the appearance; a Friday practice does not guarantee a weekend flight.
- Recheck during show week because operational aircraft support can be withdrawn.
- Do not use an old A-10 Demo Team schedule as evidence for a 2026 appearance.
Our 2026 air show schedule tracks major events, but an A-10-specific appearance should always be verified with the host.
Why A-10 appearances are becoming less common
The Air Force is phasing the A-10 out of its inventory. Davis-Monthan has inactivated A-10 squadrons, its A-10 developmental-test detachment closed in December 2025, and the base completed its final A-10 engine build in May 2026. Hill Air Force Base also marked the end of its A-10 depot-maintenance mission in February 2026.
Those milestones reduce the pool of aircraft, crews and support infrastructure available for public events. They do not mean every A-10 has already stopped flying, but they make a national demonstration schedule increasingly unrealistic.
What the former A-10 demo showed
The retired single-ship routine highlighted the A-10’s low-speed maneuverability, rapid roll rate, short-field performance and close-air-support design. It often included simulated attack profiles and could be paired with a heritage flight. That program should not be confused with an operational-unit flyover today.
2026 A-10 air show FAQ
Is there a 2026 A-10 Demo Team schedule?
No. The national A-10 Demonstration Team’s final season was 2024.
Did the A-10 fly at any 2026 air show?
Yes. Davis-Monthan A-10s participated in a combat-arms demonstration at Luke Days in March 2026. That was a specific unit appearance, not a revived demo-team tour.
Can an A-10 still be added to a show?
Potentially, as a locally supported flyover, tactical demonstration or static display. Treat it as confirmed only when the host or supporting military unit announces it.
Where can I see an A-10 reliably?
A museum display is more predictable than an air show appearance. Check the museum’s current visitor information and aircraft inventory before traveling.
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