Aviation Days
August 22–23, 2026
Get ready for a weekend of high-flying excitement.
EVENT HOURS
8AM – 4PM Saturday & Sunday
LOCATION
Saskatchewan Aviation Museum
AVIATION UP CLOSE
Witness an impressive gathering of aircraft and aviation organizations representing Saskatchewan’s history, industry, emergency services and future.
Visitors will have opportunities to:
- Climb into selected open cockpits
- Explore vintage and modern aircraft
- Meet pilots and aviation professionals
- Experience flight simulators
- Learn about aviation careers and training
- Watch visiting aircraft and flybys, when available
- Discover the important role aviation plays across Saskatchewan
- Enjoy activities and entertainment for the entire family
- Watch our Tracker engine run-ups
Whether you are a lifelong aviation enthusiast or introducing your children to flight for the first time, Aviation Days offers something exciting to discover around every corner.
SATURDAY’S SPECIAL FEATURE
Strongman Aircraft Pull: Man vs. Machine
Aviation Days becomes even more powerful on Saturday!
Watch Tristain Hoath, Canada’s Strongest Man, and other strength athletes take on a full-size aircraft in an incredible live strongman event.
Using a harness and rope, competitors will attempt to pull the aircraft 50 feet. The challenge is not simply whether they can move it—it is who can pull it the fastest.
Presented in partnership with Barbarian Strength Gym, the Strongman Aircraft Pull combines strength, speed, determination and aviation in a one-of-a-kind event.
Following the featured athletes, additional men and women will have an opportunity to test their strength against the aircraft.
Saturday, August 22
11:00 a.m.-approximately 3:00 p.m.
The Strongman Aircraft Pull is included with regular Saturday admission. Arrive early, find a great viewing spot and get ready to cheer!
CREATING MEMORIES
Family Fun for Everyone
Aviation Days is more than an aircraft display. It is a full weekend of activities, food and memorable experiences for visitors of all ages.
Enjoy:
- Pancake breakfast from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
- Burgers, hot dogs and refreshments
- Open aircraft cockpits
- Vintage and modern aircraft
- Flight simulators
- Face painting
- Bouncy castle
- Aviation and emergency-service displays
- Family photo opportunities
- Opportunities to meet pilots, aviation professionals and special guests
CREATING MEMORIES
Spectacular Flybys
Feel the roar of the engines as vintage aircraft take to the skies in a breathtaking display. Watch the following aircraft in action (morning only – subject to change based on weather and pilots):
- Tiger Moth – A classic from the golden age of aviation
- Stearman PT-17 – Complete with smoke trails for an unforgettable show
Interactive Experiences
Get hands-on with aviation! Explore our open-cockpit aircraft and experience what it’s like to be a pilot:
- Rise Air ATR-42
- Huey Helicopter
- Bell 206B Helicopter
- Tracker 501 Fire Assault Aircraft
- Convair 580
- CL215T Amphibious Aircraft
- Points North Air DC-3DC-3
Children can climb aboard selected aircraft, try their hand at flying a simulator and experience the excitement of aviation up close.
ONLINE & AT THE GATE
2026 Pricing
Admission includes Aviation Days aircraft displays, family activities and Saturday’s Strongman Aircraft Pull: Man vs. Machine.
- General Admission (18+): $20
- Family Rate: 2 adults and 4 children/youth under 18: $40.00
- Seniors (65+): $16
- Youth (6-17): $10
- Children (5 & under): Free
- Honouring Those Who Serve – In appreciation of their service to our country, active Canadian military members and veterans receive free admission.
2026 LINEUP
Featured Aircraft
See an exciting lineup celebrating Saskatchewan’s aviation heritage and the organizations serving our province today.
Scheduled aircraft and participants include:
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pilatus PC-12 special operations aircraft
- Royal Canadian Air Force — To be announced
- STARS Air Ambulance Helicopter — a life-saving hero in Saskatchewan’s skies
- Rise Air ATR 42 and/or King Air – airline passenger transport
- Gord Lowe and his Boeing Stearman Biplane
- SIIT UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” Helicopter — a genuine Vietnam War veteran
- SPSA Tracker 501 Fire Assault Aircraft — and more air tankers from La Ronge and Prince Albert if operational considerations allow
- 1968 Fouga CM.170 twin engine Trainer Jet (flights available for extra fee)
- Saskatchewan Air Ambulance King Air Rescue Aircraft and Cessna C-195 — the vintage aircraft is presented in Saskatchewan Air Ambulance colours, showcasing past and present.
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic Aviation College
- Our museum aircraft — climb into our DC-3 and get up close with four flight-ready British Commonwealth Air Training Plan RCAF training aircraft: the Harvard, Cornell, Chipmunk and Tiger Moth biplane
- Vintage and visiting general aviation aircraft (Fly-ins)
- Aviation organizations from across Saskatchewan
- Emergency-response vehicles — including airport fire trucks from Pro-Tec Fire Services
- Mitchinson Flight Centre
- Millennium Aviation
- Additional displays and participants
Operational notice: STARS, SPSA and other operational aircraft may be called away or may be unavailable because of emergency-response and operational requirements.
All aircraft, demonstrations, displays and flybys are subject to weather, operational requirements, mechanical availability and circumstances beyond our control.
GETTING THERE
A large free parking area will be available, and parking attendants will guide you.
Free Parking Available:
- Large open lot across from Mitchinson Flight Centre by SIIT – Behind 2725 Koyl Ave #19
- Handicap parking in front of Hangar 5 (no charge)
GATES
- Saskatchewan Aviation Museum – 5 Hangar Rd
- Mitchinson Flight Centre – 2620 Thayer Ave
Join Us for Aviation Days 2026!
August 22–23, 2026
8AM - 4PM
Whether you love historic aircraft, modern aviation and powerful machines—or are simply looking for a memorable family weekend—Aviation Days has something for everyone.
Experience two full days of aircraft, aviation organizations, interactive displays, family attractions and Saskatchewan aviation history.
On Saturday, don’t miss the added excitement of:
Strongman Aircraft Pull: Man vs. Machine
