Jet over to the Quad City Air Show, which brings stealth aircrafts and speed to Davenport

Paris Barraza, Des Moines Register
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Last weekend, Iowans kept their eyes on the ground to track cars racing at the Iowa Speedway. This weekend, they’ll be craning their necks to see an aviation spectacular.

The Quad City Air Show returns to Davenport for a two-day aviation show.

See aircraft designed for stealth and speed fly past, enjoy live music and shop vendors at the event in eastern Iowa.

Here’s what you need to know for the Quad City Air Show.

When is the Quad City Air Show 2024?

The Quad City Air Show is from Saturday, June 22 to Sunday, June 23.

How much are Quad City Air Show 2024 tickets?

Different ticket packages can be purchased for the event at quadcityairshow.com. Single-day passes for people 11 and older are $50 for Saturday and $30 for Sunday. Single-day on-site parking is $10.

What is the Quad City Air Show schedule?

An F-22 Raptor flies near the Tybee Island Pier as it performs an aerial demonstration on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.
An F-22 Raptor flies near the Tybee Island Pier as it performs an aerial demonstration on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.

One of the aircraft that attendees will see is the Lockheed Martin/Boeing F-22 Raptor, a stealth fighter aircraft developed for the United States Air Force and a product of the Advanced Tactical Fighter program, according to the Quad City Air Show.

The Quad City Air Show will be one of only 10 air shows to have the Navy Demo Two Ship EA-18G Growler demonstration and is described as the “first newly-designed electronic warfare aircraft produced in more than 35 years,” according to its website.

EA-18G Growler aircraft passes in front of viewing area during the Augusta Air Show at Augusta Regional Airport in Augusta, Ga., on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The aircraft will be on display in Iowa at the Quad City Air Show June 22 and 23.
EA-18G Growler aircraft passes in front of viewing area during the Augusta Air Show at Augusta Regional Airport in Augusta, Ga., on Saturday, May 25, 2024. The aircraft will be on display in Iowa at the Quad City Air Show June 22 and 23.

Other performances include the KC Flyers Formation Team to jet pilots.

On the ground, attendees can shop vendors or catch live music on Saturday, including headliner and country musician Aaron Tippin.

Here is the schedule for June 22-23.

Saturday

  • 9:30 a.m.: Gates open

  • 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Hap Hazard concert

  • 1-4 p.m.: Daytime air show

  • 4:15-5:45 p.m.: Electric Shock concert

  • 6:15-7:45 p.m.: Aaron Tippin concert

  • 8-10 p.m.: Twilight and night air show

  • 10-10:15 p.m.: Fireworks and laser show

  • 10:30 p.m.: Gates close

Sunday

  • 9:30 a.m.: Gates open

  • 1 p.m.: Air show

  • 4 p.m.: Gates close

Where is the Quad City Air Show 2024?

The air show will take place at the Davenport Municipal Airport, 9230 N. Harrison St., Davenport.

Paris Barraza is a trending and general assignment reporter at the Des Moines Register. Reach her at pbarraza@registermedia.com. Follow her on Twitter @ParisBarraza.

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