Race the skies Over Las Cruces, NM
The SkyFiesta 2025 is calling the bold and the fast. If you’re a Sport Class pilot driven by innovation and fueled by competition, this is your 2025 runway event not to be missed.
SkyFiesta Air Races and Airshow
Las Cruces Airport, New Mexico (KLRU)
October 22-26, 2025
Hosted by Sport Air Racing Council Corp. dba SkyFiesta of Las Cruces
Presented by New Mexico True and the City of Las Cruces
Featuring up to three heats of Sport Class Air Racing Aircraft
Race Schedule Overview: (subject to details provided by the Sport Class)
Wed, Oct 22, 2025: Arrivals at KLRU by 1400
In-Brief and LRU Area Brief (those needing course difference training)
Thu, Oct 23, 2025: Warm up flights for those needing Course Differences Training
Arrivals at KRLU for all remaining racers
Final Race In-Brief
Fri, Oct 24, 2025: AM On-Course Differences Training and Race Warm-up for two periods;
Qualifying/Racing in the afternoon;
Evening Founders’ Launch Fiesta and Twilight Show
Sat, Oct 25, 2025: Gates open 1000-1645 for Air Races and Airshow, Expo.
Live Music Festival and Awards to follow the Show until about 1900
Sun, Oct 26, 2025: Departure day
Pilot and Aircraft Eligibility Requirements
This event will be open to entry by all current Sport Class Air Racing pilots, as follows:
- Race Pilots must hold a 2025 Sport Class Air Racing membership
- Race Pilots will possess a valid and current Sport Class Air Race license, with a
clear expiration date, prior to being allowed on the race course with invited public
present. - Race Pilots meeting the above eligibility must also complete and document
Differences Training if they did not race at Las Cruces in October 2024. - Prescribed and compliant Race Aircraft documents and insurance provided
before July 30, 2025
Registration
Registration Opens: June 15, 2025
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2025
Entry Fee: $750 per pilot
This step is fast and simple to get things rolling with the FAA– do it today! Then, simply
add a line with your name in the Group.io database. After registering, you will be sent
more information on how to submit your required documents due in July 2025 including
insurance requirements. The same system of uploading to Sport Class Groups.io will
be used. The SARC Registrar will assist in ensuring timely and FAA-compliant
documents are processed well in advance.
SARC is in the budget approval process with the City of Las Cruces and we are
advocating for cost recovery or better in the prize purse for 2025. More Event Details to
follow.
Got questions? Contact [email protected]
Hotel Information
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