What Happened
US Navy Air Show Schedule Adjusted Amid Iran Conflict
The US Navy’s Blue Angels have delayed the start of their 2026 season due to security concerns, as two early West Coast air shows were canceled. The cancellations, which affect Naval Air Facility El Centro and Naval Air Station Lemoore in California, were made due to increased security measures and evolving force protection requirements amid the escalating conflict involving Iran. The Blue Angels’ 2026 season will now begin on March 28-29 at NAS Meridian, Mississippi. The decision was reported by AeroTime, which noted that the cancellations came as military installations tightened security and moved to higher force protection postures.