The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo features the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels, a rare and first-time appearance from the RAF Red Arrows, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor demonstration, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, Matt Younkin's Aerobatic Beech 18 and many more aerial performances.
There will also be static aircraft displays, aircraft rides, Aviation Theater and additional demonstrations during the air shows.
Gates open at 10 a.m. both days. The STEM Expo features activities and exhibits all day.
At the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield. September 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
More information, a schedule of performances and tickets: spirit-airshow.com
Tickets will be sold online only. Be prepared for lots of traffic, so arrive early. Parking is free. Parking lots open at 8:30 a.m. You must have a ticket to enter the parking area. Kids 6 and under are free for general admission. Military personell are free with active military ID. All other general admission tickets are $25.
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