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Hill AFB Postpones 2026 Warriors Over the Wasatch to 2027 Over Operational Demands

Base leaders cite resource demands from ongoing missions.

Overview

  • Hill Air Force Base, which announced the change Tuesday, moved the 2026 Warriors Over the Wasatch air show to June 19–20, 2027, citing critical, ongoing operations.
  • The delay is hitting local vendors right away, with food truck owner Leilani Bugtong saying she canceled June catering after being picked to serve inside the show on base.
  • The Utah Air Show Foundation said it supports the mission-first decision and will focus on delivering the event in 2027.
  • Hill AFB said the biennial show will shift to odd-numbered years after the 2027 return, ending its long run on even years.
  • The base did not detail the operations, and some outlets link the strain to Hill’s 421st Fighter Squadron and the Iran conflict, a connection the base has not confirmed.