Leesburg Airshow 2026: Plan Your September 26 Visit

Leesburg, Virginia | Updated September 16, 2026

The 2026 Leesburg Airshow is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Leesburg Executive Airport. Admission is free. The town’s event calendar lists the venue at 1001 Sycolin Road SE.

Cover: Photorealistic AI-generated illustration of a small aircraft at a generic regional airport. It is not a photograph of Leesburg Airshow and does not identify a confirmed display aircraft or performer.

Plan around two start times

The event begins at 11 a.m.; the aerobatic program is scheduled for 1 p.m. The town also lists aviation displays, educational activities, inflatable slides and food and beverage vendors. Source: Town of Leesburg’s current airshow announcement.

For a relaxed visit, aim to arrive early enough to explore the ground activities before settling in for the flying program. If you only have part of the day, decide whether aircraft displays or flying demonstrations are your main reason for going, then leave room for the trip from parking to the event.

Choose your parking destination before leaving

The town’s September 14 announcement identifies satellite parking at Heritage High School, 520 Evergreen Mills Road, and Segra Field, 42095 Loudoun United Drive.

Check the official airshow page for the current parking, shuttle and accessibility instructions before you start driving. Save those directions separately from the airport’s address so your navigation takes you to the intended arrival point.

A little preparation makes the day easier

Wear comfortable shoes and bring sun protection. Consider hearing protection, especially for children or anyone sensitive to aircraft noise. Review the organizer’s prohibited-items guidance before packing chairs, bags or refreshments, and check the event page again that morning for changes.

If you are visiting because Leesburg is on your home-search shortlist, set aside a separate visit to explore ordinary weekday routines too. An event day is useful for discovering local activities, but it will not show you a typical commute. My guide to moving to Leesburg covers the broader decision.

Five questions before you go

1. When is the 2026 Leesburg Airshow?

Saturday, September 26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern.

2. Is admission free?

Yes. The town describes it as a free festival. Budget separately for any purchases you choose to make.

3. When do the aerial performances begin?

The town currently lists 1 p.m. Recheck the official page before attending.

4. Where should I look for parking?

Use the town’s published satellite locations above and confirm its latest arrival instructions.

5. Where can I check event rules or request accommodations?

The official airshow page links to prohibited-items FAQs and the town’s accommodation-request process. Make requests in advance.

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Loudoun County housing snapshot: August 2026

Loudoun County’s median sold price was $771,250, up 0.9% from August 2025. Active listings increased 17.6% to 907, while average days on market was 24, compared with 23 a year earlier.

These are historical monthly figures for all property types across Loudoun County, not Leesburg-only results or live inventory. Median-price changes do not measure individual-home appreciation, and an airshow does not establish a housing-market effect.

Source: Bright MLS via SmartCharts / MarketStats by ShowingTime; August 2026 versus August 2025, calculated September 4, 2026. Market reports supplied by Chris Colgan.

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