Lake Charles air show weekend

LAKE CHARLES, La. – The 2019 Kia of Lake Charles Chennault International Airshow, presented by Phillips 66, will take place over southwestern Louisiana skies May 10-12 at Chennault International Airport. The air show begins at twilight (Friday May 10) and continues with shows May 11-12. There is a potential threat of bad weather, but air show officials will be make preparation adjustments in the case of inclement weather. Tickets are non-refundable, but officials say if the May 10 or May 11 show is cancelled, tickets will be able to be used at one of the remaining shows. Advance tickets are $20 and may be ordered online at chennaultairshow.com. Tickets are $24 at the gate. All children 12 and under are admitted free. MAY 10: Twilight Show. Gates open at 5 p.m. Ceremonies begin at 6:30 p.m., and performances will follow. MAY 11-12: Full show with all performers and attractions. Gates open at 9 a.m., with opening ceremonies at 11:30 a.m. Among some of the performances will include an F-22 Raptor; BMX star Terry Adams of Louisiana, Red Bull Aerobatic Helicopter and jump/dive team; four Air Force T-38 aircraft; Randy Ball’s Soviet-era MiG-17F; Phillips 66 Aerostars precision aerobatic team; wing-walker Ashley Shelton; and the historic “Texas Raiders,” one of a handful B-17 “Flying Fortress” airplanes still flying. Among some of the ground exhibits will be a B-52 bomber; Dash Aerosports’ and Dream BIG Cockpit virtual simulator with flying experience for everyone; two Louisiana Air National Guard F-15s; Navy F/A-18 Hornet; a Boeing 737; T-6 Texan II from Columbus AFB, Miss.; two A-10 Thunderbolts from Arizona; KC-135R refueler aircraft from Kansas; C-5 from San Antonio; Coast Guard 26-foot rescue boat; and Louisiana Air National Guard Humvee. (Source: KPLC 05/08/19)