A firm date has now been set for one of the most anticipated aviation events in south-east Spain. The Festival Aéreo San Javier will return on 1, 2 and 3 May 2026, once again turning the skies over the Mar Menor into a spectacular open-air stage for military and civilian aviation.
Held in San Javier, in the Murcia region, the airshow is widely regarded as one of the most popular in Spain, regularly attracting tens of thousands of spectators from across the country and beyond. Visitors typically line the beaches and promenades to watch aircraft perform over the coastline, making it a natural day out for residents and holidaymakers alike.
A showcase for Spanish aviation
San Javier is home to the General Air Academy, one of the most important military aviation training centres in Spain. The location gives the airshow a strong institutional and historical character, closely linked to the Spanish Air Force and its training traditions.
Adding to the wider interest surrounding the base is the fact that Princess Leonor, the future Queen of Spain, is currently undergoing military training as part of her formation across the armed forces, including time linked to the Air Academy. While her presence does not form part of the airshow programme, it has placed San Javier firmly in the national spotlight in recent years.
What to expect
Although the full flying programme has not yet been announced, past editions of the Festival Aéreo San Javier have featured a mix of Spanish and international military aircraft, aerobatic teams, helicopters, transport planes and historic aviation displays. Ground exhibitions, family-friendly activities and a festive atmosphere across the municipality have traditionally accompanied the flying displays.
At this early stage, organisers have confirmed only the dates and location, with further details on participating aircraft, schedules and access arrangements expected closer to the event.
A date to mark in the calendar
For aviation enthusiasts, photographers and families alike, the San Javier Airshow 2026 Details are already enough to prompt early planning. With the May bank holiday period coinciding with the event, accommodation across Murcia and the southern Costa Blanca is expected to book up quickly once more information is released.
More updates will follow as the programme takes shape, but for now, one thing is certain: 1, 2 and 3 May 2026 are dates worth circling well in advance.
