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Colorado Aviation Classic 2026

June 6 @ 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free

The 2026 Colorado Aviation Classic will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Boulder Municipal Airport (BDU), Boulder, Colorado.

The Colorado Aviation Classic is a free fly-in event hosted by the Colorado Aviation Historical Society and designed to showcase some of the finest examples of vintage aircraft from throughout the Rocky Mountain Region. It is an opportunity to recognize and reward the individuals who own, maintain and restore these unique aircraft as well as educate the general viewing public by bringing together these wonderful machines in a realistic setting that cannot be duplicated in any museum.

There are three classifications of aircraft to be judged:

Antique

Aircraft built on or before August 31, 1945.  The exception will be those pre-war aircraft with short post-war production runs.

Classic

Aircraft built between September 1, 1945, up to and including December 31, 1960.

Replicas

Full size and scaled antique or classic aircraft, built to replicate the original manufacturer’s plans in the antique category.

In addition, a People’s Choice Award will be presented, based entirely on audience participation.

To be eligible for the judging competition, aircraft must:

  • Be in airworthy condition
  • Have flown to or on the day of – and prior to – the competition
  • Be in the competition area no later than 0830 hrs. on the day of competition

As authenticity is the focus of this competition, prize winning aircraft will be those which most closely resemble a like new, factory original finish throughout.  Modifications or alterations not mandated by FAA or to enhance operational safety may detract from the overall final score.

Aircraft will be judged for awards in the following categories:

Antique Aircraft Civil

Grand Champion

Reserve Grand Champion

Classic Aircraft Civil

Grand Champion

Reserve Grand Champion

Replica

Grand Champion

Reserve Grand Champion
(antique category only)

Antique Aircraft Military

Grand Champion

Reserve Grand Champion

Classic Aircraft Military

Grand Champion

Reserve Grand Champion

People’s Choice Award

Best in Show

To register as a contestant, please complete the Contest Registration Form.

Registration deadline is midnight, Thursday, June 4, 2026.

Details

  • Date: June 6
  • Time:
    7:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Cost: Free

Venue

  • Boulder Municipal Airport
  • 3327 Airport Rd
    Boulder, CO 80301     + Google Map