Race the Skies Over Las Cruces, New Mexico

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2026 SkyFiesta is calling the bold and the fast. If you’re a Sport Class pilot driven by innovation and fueled by competition, this is your 2026 runway event not to be missed.

SkyFiesta Air Races and Airshow
Las Cruces Airport, New Mexico (KLRU)
October 17, 2026
Featuring two days of Sport Class Air Racing

Hosted by Sport Air Racing Council Corp. dba SkyFiesta of Las Cruces
Sponsored by New Mexico True, the City of Las Cruces and Nusenda Credit Union

(Tentative) Race Schedule Overview:

Wed, Oct 14:  Arrivals at KLRU

Early Tech inspections

 

Thu, Oct 15:    In-brief for on-course training and on-course warm-up

Finish tech inspection
PM Formation Warm-up

 

Fri, Oct 16:     AM On-Course Differences Training and Race Warm-up;

PM Airshow Rehearsal and preliminary heats (no qualifying);

 

Sat, Oct 17:   Gates open 9:00am for SkyFiesta Air Races and Airshow

Morning and afternoon Racing

Awards to follow the show

 

Sun, Oct 18:  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 2026 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 have not raced at KLRU or attended PRTC
  • Prescribed and compliant Race Aircraft documents and insurance provided
    before August 17, 2026


Steps to Apply

  1. Pay your entry fees. The payment button is located on this page.
  2. Go to Groups.io / Racers-Owners / Databases
  3. Add your name to the list
  4. Do not click any “boxes” in the Database list.
 

Application Dates
Application Opens: May 27, 2026
Application Deadline: July 10, 2026
Entry Fee: $750

Apply now to secure your place on the starting line. No late entries will be accepted.

Got questions? Contact [email protected] or (720) 936-1800

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