HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2019-09-13 Airshow
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
September 13, 2019
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
10th Annual Airshow to Take Off at Leesburg Executive Airport
Aerobatic performances and aviation displays to be featured from 11 a.m. to 4
p.m.
Leesburg, VA (September 13, 2019) –
The Leesburg Executive Airport (1001
Sycolin Road SE) will host the 10th annual
Leesburg Airshow on Saturday,
September 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m.
Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the skies above
Leesburg will come alive with daring
aerobatic performances. Featured
performers include Paul Dougherty, Scott
Francis, RJ Gritter, Mark Meredith,
members of the Flying Circus, and the
CAF National Capital Squadron. This year’s announcer will be Mike McFarland.
Gates for the airshow will open at 11:00 a.m. There is a requested donation of $3.00 per person
or $5.00 per family.
The airshow’s static display area, located on the airport’s parking ramp, always features a
variety of experimental and antique aircraft. Other tarmac attractions include aviation-related
displays, exhibits, inflatables for the kids, and a wide variety of food vendors. A demonstration
of radio-controlled aircraft will take place at 12 p.m.
Event parking will be available at Heritage High School (520 Evegreen Mills Road) and
Cornerstone Chapel (650 Battlefield Parkway). Complimentary shuttles will run continuously
from 10:45 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Airport parking will be reserved for guests who require
accessible options. A DMV-issued permit must be displayed in order to park at the airport.
This year’s sponsors include Loudoun Now, Toth Financial Advisory Corporation, and Loudoun
Economic Development. For more details about the performers and the airshow schedule,
please visit www.leesburgairshow.com.
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