Rand Airport Airshow 2026 returns after three-year break
The Rand Airport Airshow returns to Germiston on Sunday, 30 August, featuring aerial displays, historic aircraft, family entertainment and static aircraft exhibitions.
After a three-year hiatus, the Rand Airport Airshow is set to return to its home base at Rand Airport in Germiston on Sunday, August 30. Attendees can anticipate a vibrant airshow featuring the Rand Airport-based Puma Flying Lions, alongside various aircraft such as Harvards, Master Power Extra 330s, the iconic Beech 18, and other aerial displays.
The event will showcase aerobatics, historic aircraft, and high-energy aerial performances, complemented by static aircraft displays. Flight schools will be present, offering visitors a glimpse into their training programs and potential career opportunities in aviation. A dedicated beer tent will provide guests with a relaxing space to enjoy refreshments.
Tickets can be purchased through Quicket or at the event gate, with prices set at R160 for adults, R120 for pensioners, and R100 for children under 12. Infants under two years old will be admitted free of charge. The gates will open at 8am, with the flying display and airshow programme scheduled to commence at 10am and conclude at 3.30pm.
The airshow aims to draw aviation enthusiasts and families from across Gauteng and beyond, celebrating South Africa's rich aviation heritage while highlighting the diverse opportunities within the industry.
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