Thank you to everyone who attended the 2026 Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show Presented by Kia of Lake Charles!

Thunder Over Louisiana Presented by Kia of Lake Charles Logo
United States Navy Blue Angels

August 29 – 30, 2026
Chennault International Airport | Lake Charles, Louisiana

Thunder Over Louisiana Presented by Kia of Lake Charles Logo
United States Navy Blue Angels

August 29 – 30, 2026 – Chennault International Airport
Lake Charles, Louisiana

Ground Displays

Explore the Thunder Over Louisiana Air Show Presented by Kia of Lake Charles Grounds Display and get up close to an incredible lineup of aircraft! From historic warbirds to modern military and civilian planes, guests can view, photograph, and learn about aviation up close through engaging static displays and interactive exhibits.

GROUND DISPLAYS INCLUDE:

B-52 Stratofortress – Barksdale Air Force Base

DreamBIG Top Gun Cockpit

Louisiana State Police Helicopter

Rise Above – Commemorative Air Force

Landlocked Aviation’s 727

Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog

T-6

Stearman

Marchetti SF260

North American T-34 Mentor

RV8

Socata TB-30

RV12

King Air

Cirrus

Cessna Citation

Mosquito Control King Air + 2 Drones

Civil Air Patrol 172

*Ground displays are subject to change without notice.