Thunderbirds Return to Spaceport America for 2026 Winter Training

United States Air Force Thunderbirds Arrive At Spaceport America To Prepare For 2026 Performance Season

The USAF Thunderbirds aircraft and personnel arrived at Spaceport America Thursday to begin their winter training session. Courtesy/Allan Turk II SPACEPORT AMERICA News: LAS CRUCES — For the fifth time in as many years, the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds have touched down at Spaceport America. There, the team members will engage in an extensive training period leading up to their 2026 performances. Through…

Thunderbirds take to the sky at Spaceport America

TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. (KRQE) – The United States Air Force's Thunderbirds have once again touched down at Spaceport America to train for their upcoming performances. The Thunderbirds, comprised of roughly 70 team members, will log dozens of training hours at the site during the month of January. "Winter training is an absolutely critical time for [...]

Thunderbirds return to Spaceport America for 2026 winter training

The USAF Thunderbirds have arrived at Spaceport America for their fifth consecutive year of winter training, preparing for their 2026 performances.

USAF Thunderbirds Arrive At Spaceport America To Prepare For 2026 Season

The USAF Thunderbirds aircraft and personnel arrived at Spaceport America Thursday (Jan. 8) to begin their winter training session. Photo by Allan Turk II SPACEPORT NEWS RELEASE For the fifth time in as many years, the United States Air Force (USAF) Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds have touched down at Spaceport America. There, the team members will engage in an extensive training period leading up to their 2026 performances. Throughout m…

THUNDERBIRDS KICK OFF 2026 WINTER TRAINING

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” arrived in Spaceport America, New Mexico, to begin their first of three winter training trips to prepare for the upcoming 2026 show season on Jan. 8, 2026. Winter training involves the full-scale deployment of roughly 70 team members, nine F-16’s, and equipment across three locations: Spaceport America, New Mexico; Edwards Air Force Base in California; and Naval…