This guide summarizes official announcements (the Sacheon Airshow website — program, entry and directions pages and notices — the Sacheon City press release of September 2, 2026, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism festival listing) and is not a firsthand visit review. Character illustrations are GPT-generated.
- Dates
- Thu, Oct 22, 2026 ~ Sun, Oct 25
- Hours
- Entry 09:00–14:00 · Exit by 17:00
- Venue
- Around Sacheon Airfield (사천비행장) — no private cars inside; temporary parking and free shuttleAround Sacheon Airport, 1971 Sacheon-daero, Sacheon-eup, Sacheon, Gyeongnam (경남 사천시 사천읍 사천대로 1971)
- Fee
- Free
- Performers
- 대한민국 공군 블랙이글스 · 호주 폴베넷 에어쇼팀
- Organizer
- Republic of Korea Air Force, Gyeongsangnam-do, Sacheon City, Korea Aerospace Industries (organized by the Sacheon Airshow Joint Operations Headquarters)
- Official
- Official notice (Korean) ↗
- Updated
- when we last re-checked the official notice
📅 Schedule at a glance
October 2026
Event daysHighlightsTodayKorean public holidays
Korea Meteorological Administration · 10/15, 11 AM issued · forecasts can change
📌 What's on each day
- 10/22Thu★ OpeningToday
- 10/23Fri★ KF-21 · SkydivingToday
- 10/24Sat★ KF-21 · Skydiving · Paper planesToday
- 10/25Sun★ KF-21 · SkydivingToday
🔁 Daily · Black Eagles aerobatics · overseas team aerobatics · ground exhibits · hands-on booths
2026 Sacheon Airshow Schedule, Black Eagles Times & Shuttle Parking – Entry Registration Before Visiting with Kids
The roar of aircraft across the autumn sky —
an airshow is coming to Sacheon ✈️
The 2026 Sacheon Airshow (사천에어쇼)
runs for four days, October 22 (Thu) to 25 (Sun),
around Sacheon Airfield.
Because it is held inside an air force airfield,
only registered visitors can enter.
This guide is based on the official Sacheon Airshow website
and the Sacheon City press release (September 2).
🎪 About the Event
It is an aerospace festival hosted together by
the Republic of Korea Air Force, Gyeongsangnam-do,
Sacheon City and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI).
In the sky you’ll see Black Eagles aerobatics
and KF-21 demonstration flights;
on the ground, real aircraft on display
and hands-on booths.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism festival listing
shows admission as free.
✈️ When Are the Flights?
This is the flight timetable from the official website.
Friday to Sunday follow the same order.
| Time | Flights, Oct 23 (Fri) to 25 (Sun) |
|---|---|
| 09:35–09:50 | Paul Bennet Airshows (Australia) aerobatics |
| 09:55–10:19 | KF-21 · T-50 · KT-1 demonstration flight |
| 10:40–11:15 | Black Eagles aerobatics |
| 11:55–12:30 | Skydiving demonstration (25th only) |
| 12:35–13:10 | Skydiving demonstration (23rd · 24th) |
| 13:15–13:45 | Combat search and rescue demonstration |
| 13:45–14:00 | Paul Bennet Airshows (Australia) aerobatics |
| 14:20–14:55 | Black Eagles aerobatics |
| 15:15–15:39 | KF-21 · T-50 · KT-1 demonstration flight |
The first day, the 22nd (Thu), is opening day.
| Time | Oct 22 (Thu), opening day |
|---|---|
| 11:00–11:15 | Paul Bennet Airshows (Australia) aerobatics |
| 11:15–11:34 | KT-1 · T-50 short maneuver demonstration |
| 12:10–12:40 | Pre-opening performance (Air Force band · honor guard) |
| 13:00–14:00 | Opening ceremony · celebration flight |
| 13:25–14:00 | Black Eagles opening ceremony flight |
The timetable may be canceled or changed
due to weather or the organizers’ circumstances.
The demonstration aircraft may also change
depending on military operations.
🛩️ What Can You See on the Ground?
The ground exhibition shows Air Force main aircraft
such as the KF-21, civilian aircraft,
the Black Eagles’ aerobatic jets and helicopters.
Air defense weapons such as Patriot and Cheongung
are on display for real, too.
There are specification talks and photo zones for key aircraft.
The Air Force Aerospace Exhibition Hall
and the Sacheon City Promotion Hall are open all four days.
🎮 What Hands-On Activities Are There for Kids?
Here is the official booth list
grouped by type.
| Type | Activities (official list) |
|---|---|
| VR · AR | VR racing · virtual space · fighter-jet VR · VR motion flight simulator |
| Drones · robots | Goggle drone flying · AI coding robots · battle-robot rides |
| Crafts | 3D-block Black Eagles jet · airplane keyrings · slime |
| Science · safety | Mobile planetarium dome · aerospace dome film · fire extinguisher and earthquake safety |
| Other | Face painting · themed photo booth · robot dance show |
Opening hours and fees for each activity
are not in the official information yet.
There are no experience flights.
Light-aircraft experience flights were fully canceled,
and general visitors are not being selected in advance
for Air Force transport aircraft rides.
On the 24th (Sat), a paper airplane contest
is held at the Samcheonpo indoor gymnasium.
No on-site entry —
advance registration closes October 18 (Sun) at 18:00.
🚌 Getting There & Parking
Private cars cannot enter the venue.
Park at a temporary lot
and take the free shuttle bus.
Shuttles run 09:00–18:00.
| Where to board | Shuttle ride time |
|---|---|
| Aviation MRO (101 Haeansaneop-ro, Sacheon-eup) | 15 min |
| Korea AeroSpace Administration (537 Haeansaneop-ro, Sanam-myeon) | 15 min |
| Sacheon City Hall (77 Sicheong-ro, Yonghyeon-myeon) | 30 min |
| Samcheonpo Bridge Park (35 Sacheon-daero) | 40 min |
| Sacheon Bus Terminal (120 Oksan-ro, Sacheon-eup) | 30 min · shuttle only, no parking |
| Former reserve-forces lodging (316 Jungseon-ri, Sacheon-eup) | Park and walk in |
By car, leave the Namhae Expressway
at Chukdong IC or Sacheon IC and head to a temporary lot.
By bus, transfer to the shuttle at Sacheon Bus Terminal.
From KTX or SRT, go from Jinju Station
via the Jinju Intercity Bus Terminal.
👨👩👧 If You’re Visiting with Kids
Entry registration applies to
every visitor coming to the venue.
Register online first;
if you couldn’t, register on site.
You can download the on-site registration form
from the official website and fill it in beforehand.
The airshow is loud,
so take care with noise for infants, the organizers ask.
Bicycles, electric scooters, pets,
tents, cooking gear and drones are not allowed.
Even with online registration, your ID is checked
Be sure to bring your ID!
⏳ Not Yet Announced
□ How children register and what ID they need
□ Booth opening hours and fees
□ Number of spaces at the temporary lots
□ Rules for canceling flights in rain or strong wind
These are not in the official information yet.
If you have questions, contact the Sacheon Airshow Committee
at 055-831-2061.
👍 Recommended for These Families
✔ Families who want to show their kids the Black Eagles and KF-21 in flight
✔ Kids who want to see real aircraft and air defense weapons up close
✔ Kids who love VR, drones and craft activities
Aerobatics in the sky,
real aircraft and activities on the ground —
an aviation festival that fills a whole day.
This article is based on official information, organized before visiting in person. The character illustrations are GPT-generated.
🔄 Updates
- Extra check
- One-week check
- First write-up
📎 Sources
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- 프로그램 > 지상전시 사천에어쇼 추진위원회 · 주최
- 프로그램 > 체험/교육 사천에어쇼 추진위원회 · 주최
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This is a guide based on official announcements, not a visit review. Schedules, programs and fees can change, so please re-check the official notice before you go.
AI-assisted translation. Numbers and article structure were checked against the Korean original on 2026-10-10. This is not a new verification of the event announcements. Original post (Korean)