Blue Angels Headed to Lake Charles for Thunder Over Louisiana

KNGT | Lake Charles, LA — Growing up in Sulphur, I loved airplanes. I even wanted to be a pilot. I wanted to climb aboard and just soar through the sky like a bird. But, life had other plans. Instead of soaring through the air, I ended up soaring through the airwaves, and honestly, I wouldn't change that for the world.

That's why when I seen this pop up on the calendar of events I got super excited. I'm already counting down the days until the Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show comes to Lake Charles. And y'all, the Blue Angels are coming this time!

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I have never gotten to see them in person so I already cant wait. These pilots are the best of the best and to think they will be right here in our back yard.  It's going to be a Huge Weekend At Chennault.

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When is the Lake Charles Air Show?

The inaugural Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show is scheduled for August 29 and 30, 2026, at Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles. Gates will open at 9 a.m., flying performances will begin at noon, and the action will continue until 4 p.m. The gates will close at 5 p.m. This years show will feature the F-100F Super Sabre, The Titan Aerobatic Team, Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Truck and the legendary U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Tickets are still available for the event and can be purchased HERE.

Why the Blue Angels Still Bring Out the Kid in All of Us

It's funny how the things we love as a kid we also still love as an adult. If you are an Aeronautics Fan (yes I looked up that word and how it's spelled) then make plans for this event. For more information and updates, folks can sign up for Air Show Insights at ThunderOverLouisiana.com.