Blue Angels to arrive in Seattle for Seafair 2025 planning

A U.S Navy Blue Angel jet will soar over Seattle on Monday, Jan. 13, as part of preseason planning for Seafair 2025.

If you hear the powerful roar of a jet, it’s likely the F/A-18 Super Hornet advance team making their presence known.

Read on for all the details about the Blue Angels' visit to Seattle and important dates to know for Seafair 2025.

Why are the Blue Angels in Seattle in January?

What we know:

Seafair organizers say the U.S. Navy Blue Angels advance team will arrive at Boeing Field to coordinate with event officials, assess airshow locations and prepare for their upcoming summer performances at Seafair 2025. 

The entire squadron is not visiting Seattle at this time. Instead, two Blue Angels pilots will arrive in Seattle in a single F/A-18 jet.

What we don't know:

It is unknown how long the Blue Angels will stay in Seattle or if they will perform extended fly-bys through the Puget Sound region while assessing airshow locations on Monday.

When will the Blue Angels fly over Seattle on January 13?

The Blue Angels #7 FA-18 jet, piloted by Major Scott Laux and Lieutenant Commander Lillian Montana, will land at Boeing Field at 1:30 p.m. PT.

When is Seafair 2025?

Seattle's premier boat racing, air show and festival will take place Aug. 1-3. 

The 2025 Boeing Seafair Air Show is scheduled to take place over Seafair Weekend. 

How many years has Seafair taken place in Seattle?

Seafair has been a beloved tradition in Seattle since it was first held in 1950. 

This year marks the event's 75th year of celebrating community, culture, and summer fun in the Pacific Northwest.

To learn more about Seafair 2025 and to purchase tickets, visit the Seafair website.

The Source: Information for this story came from Seafair event officials.

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