HomeMy Public PortalAboutTOL NR 2020-08-26 Annual Airshow Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
August 26, 2020
Media Contact:
Leah Kosin, Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2781
Leesburg’s Annual Airshow Cancelled Due to COVID-19
Leesburg, VA (August 26, 2020) – The
Town’s annual airshow has been
cancelled due to the on-going COVID-19
pandemic.
According to the Town’s Airport Director,
Scott Coffman, cancelling this year’s
event was not an easy decision.
“The goal of the airshow is to promote
general aviation while showcasing the
Leesburg Executive Airport and the many
services it has to offer,” Coffman said.
With continued restrictions placed upon public events and gatherings, Coffman said it would be
impossible to hold the airshow. Last year, approximately 7,000 people attended the six hour
event.
“A variety of alternative events were evaluated, but were not viable to meet the goals of the
airshow,” Coffman added. “So, we made the difficult decision to cancel the show, this fall, and
we look forward to returning in 2021.”
The annual airshow has been held for 10 years and features aerobatic performances, a static
display area featuring a variety of unique and historic military aircraft, and other tarmac
attractions. For more information visit www.leesburgairshow.com.
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