The centennial of the St. Gallen-Altenrhein Airfield in Switzerland will celebrate a century of aviation history with a major festive event taking place August 28–30, 2026. Held at the Flugplatz St. Gallen-Altenrhein airfield, this major anniversary celebration features three themed days filled with ground exhibits and a rich program of flight demonstrations, showcasing historic and contemporary aircraft directly linked to the site’s history.
Friday, August 28, is dedicated to youth and training, offering students guided tours of the historical and static displays, followed by practice flights by various formations and the famous Patrouille Suisse. Saturday, August 29—the day dedicated to the economy and politics—and Sunday, August 30—dedicated to families and local residents—are the highlights of the air show. The public can enjoy a dynamic program featuring demonstrations by the Patrouille Suisse, flybys by the PC-7 SUBITO team, formations by the Flying Bulls, the Air Force’s Super Puma, as well as numerous classic aircraft, mass parachute jumps, model jet aircraft displays, and a Zeppelin show.
In addition to the in-flight displays, visitors can enjoy a detailed static and historical exhibition housed in the airfield’s museums, offering a close-up look at legendary aircraft. Between the aerial highlights, official speeches, precision aerobatics demonstrations, formation flights, and a grand finale round out the experience of this historic commemoration for all aviation enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
The event takes place from Friday, August 28, 2026, to Sunday, August 30, 2026.
The event takes place in Altenrhein, Switzerland, at the following address: Flugplatz St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 9422 Altenrhein.
The event is open on Friday, August 28 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 29 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, August 30 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Friday is dedicated to Youth Day and training sessions, featuring a guided tour for students, the official opening, and training displays by the Patrouille Suisse, the PC-7 SUBITO Team, and the Flying Bulls.
The Patrouille Suisse holds its training session on Friday, August 28 from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, and their official air display on Saturday, August 29 between 2:40 PM and 3:10 PM above the airfield.
The Super Puma display is scheduled for Sunday, August 30 in two slots: from 10:30 AM to 10:45 AM and from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM.
The program includes airshows, historical and static displays, mass parachute jumps from a C47, Zeppelin demonstrations, and hot air balloon launches.
