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173rd FW to conduct Memorial Day flyovers in Oregon

An Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagle assigned to the 173rd Fighter Wing lands on the runway at Kingsley Field, Klamath Falls, Ore., following a routine training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar)

KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – The 173rd Fighter Wing out of Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon will conduct Memorial Day flyovers for ceremonies at locations throughout Oregon.

F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at, or around, the designated times on Monday, May 27, 2024.

All passes will be approximately 1,000 feet above ground level and about 400 mph airspeed. Flights could be cancelled or times changed due to inclement weather or operational contingencies.

The Oregon Air National Guard has been an integral part of the nation’s air defense since 1941.  The 173rd FW is home to the sole F-15C pilot training facility for the United States Air Force.

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