Select an aircraft image below to pre-purchase an air-ride.
(Air-rides can also be purchased at the event, but many aircraft sell out in advance)
*Purchase an air-ride in advance and you will receive a FREE ground tour wrist band at the gate.
**General Admission can be purchased online now using the red TICKETS button above or at the main gate the day of the event (Credit Card online. CASH ONLY at the gate - ATM available inside JVL terminal).
***Family Ticket defined as: Father, mother, and immediate children under 18 years of age.
FAQs - Click HERE.
Veebo's Wood-Fired Pizza
Accepting Cash & Credit Card
The Cursing Stone Pub
at Glen Erin
Full-service / indoor & outdoor seating
Click logo above for more info
Click HERE for map
Accepting Cash & Credit Card
Autographed copies of author Steve Snyder's, "SHOT DOWN" - The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth. Snyder’s masterful book puts the reader inside the cockpit, shoulder to shoulder with the pilot and crew. Accessible and relevant both to historians and readers with a casual interest in WWII history, "Shot Down" is a must-read for anyone with an interest in this gripping period of American history.
Accepting Cash & Credit Card
REACT - Rockford Health System
Eurocopter EC145 / Airbus H145
On display Sunday July 21st
10:00am - 2:00pm (Sch permitting)
This 1955 Aero Commander L-26B is nicknamed "Ike's Bird". It was used by the Eisenhower Administration and the White House. Its now owned and flying with the Commemorative Air Force.
Swing & Wings 2019 - A 1940's Hangar Party - Open to the public!
Hosted by SC Aviation and featuring Jack Farina and his 16 member big bang orchestra! Food, drinks, live music, dress in the era, and warbirds! Tickets available in advance, online at: swingwings2019.splashthat.com
Parking is FREE. Park at the main terminal, former Blackhawk Technical College lot, Helicopter Specialties lot, Northern 1/2 of Glen Erin Golf Course lot, or grass lot next to Janesville Jet Center (Shuttle Service Provided). Marshallers will direct cars to those parking areas. Handicap parking, drop-off, & pick-up is available at the front of main terminal building.
FOR DETAILED PARKING INSTRUCTIONS CLICK THIS LINK TO OPEN.
No large bags, backpacks, coolers, or pets. No food or drinks allowed through the gate. No weapons of any kind to include guns or knives due to being a TSA controlled venue. All personal items are subject to search. Acceptable items: Bagged or folding chairs, camera gear, strollers, wheelchairs, personal medical devices (although subject to search). No smoking in terminal or while on the tarmac viewing aircraft. ATM machine available in the Janesville terminal if cash needed.
Ground Support and Safety provided by the United States Submarine Veterans, Inc. (USSVI), Janesville VFW Post 1621, CAF volunteers, Civil Airport Patrol, and Janesville Jet Center. Event security detail provided by Southern Wisconsin Auxiliary Force (SWAF). This event would not be possible without the generous volunteer work from these organizations.
The Tri-State CAF Wing is an event support wing dedicated to honoring the men & women who built the warbirds used in the defense of America and its Allies and honor the veterans who fought to defend and secure our freedom. Specifically, we will focus on educating current and future generations about the importance of our military aviation heritage. The day to day education activities cumulate by hosting the annual Warbird Weekend held at The Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport with many of the CAF aircraft participating along with important warbirds invited from around the country.
Join the Janesville Warbird Weekend fan page on Facebook to follow the latest news, aircraft & vendor updates, and to view past and future photos:
Interested in becoming an event volunteer? Join the Commemorative Air Force and feel the honor of supporting a fantastic local annual event!
If these planes could talk, what would they say? And would we listen? The CAF is committed to helping these planes talk to people all over the country who listen to them tell their stories of service and sacrifice. Hear them for yourself by visiting the Airpower History Tour in Janesville, Wisconsin.
July 19 - 21, 2019
ATTENTION GENERAL AVIATION PILOTS
Janesville Warbird Weekend 2019 fly-in information
Fly-ins to Janesville (KJVL), aircraft parking will be hosted at Janesville Jet Center FBO. Purchase at least 20 gallons of 100LL or JET-A, the Pilot In Command and passengers will receive FREE general admission wristbands for Janesville Warbird Weekend inside the FBO. Walk to the Janesville Terminal (main gate) and show your wristband. Please DO NOT walk across the tarmac to the event as this is an FAA controlled area. Janesville has some of the lowest fuel prices in the area if you are planning a trek northward to EAA Oshkosh '19.
Have a warbird you would like to display on the warbird flight line? Contact the event coordinator using contact button at bottom of page to make arrangements.
Free Wi-Fi access at JVL19 courtesy of Spectrum Business and Rock County
SSIDs: SWRA1guest, SWRA2guest, SWRA3guest
Password: goflytoday
ATM available inside main terminal / gate - an ATM fee may apply.
* If all or any portion of the event is canceled due to inclement weather or for any reason beyond the control of the CAF, no refunds will be given for ground tour tickets purchases. The schedule and aircraft participating is subject to change at moments notice. No refunds will be given due to the failure of any acts or aircraft to appear or participate. Refunds for air-rides will be issued per CAF policies due to any cancellation.
Questions / Comments?
Please use the "Contact The Organizer" link at the bottom right corner of this page.
