West Coast Air Shows Canceled Due To Increased Security Measures
The US Navy’s Blue Angels have delayed the start of their 2026 season due to the cancellation of two early West Coast air shows. Naval Air Facility El Centro and Naval Air Station Lemoore, both in California, cited increased security measures and evolving force protection requirements as the reason for the cancellations. The decision was made amid escalating conflict involving Iran, with the bases moving to higher force protection postures. The Blue Angels will now begin their season on March 28-29 at NAS Meridian, Mississippi. The cancellations were first reported by AeroTime.