Honor Flight San Diego Will Depart on Friday
Ninety veterans will travel to Washington, D.C. this weekend for a mission to visit national military memorials.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Military
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On Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, Honor Flight San Diego will depart with 90 veterans for a trip to Washington, D.C. The veterans, who include a 96-year-old participant, will visit national memorials and Arlington National Cemetery.
Why it matters
The mission provides veterans with the opportunity to see memorials built in honor of their service and sacrifices. These trips, funded by donations, ensure participants can experience these landmarks at no cost to themselves.
Each biannual mission costs more than $300,000 to operate. Veterans are selected based on service in the Korean War or World War II, prioritized primarily by age.
The players
Honor Flight San Diego
This nonprofit organization is dedicated to funding trips for veterans to visit memorials in Washington, D.C.
The details
The nonprofit organization covers all travel costs for the 90 veterans participating in this 33rd mission. Upon arrival in Washington, D.C., the group will spend their time touring multiple military memorials and paying their respects at Arlington National Cemetery.
Timeline
Friday, Sept. 25, 2026: The 33rd mission departs San Diego.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026: Veterans return to San Diego International Airport.
Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, 1:15 p.m.: The flight is scheduled to arrive.
Political Context
This mission aligns with the nationwide Honor Flight Network mission to provide veterans with access to national memorials. Opponents of federal memorial funding sometimes argue that such private-public partnerships are necessary to maintain accessibility without relying solely on tax dollars.
Travelers at San Diego International Airport may experience typical terminal activity during the scheduled arrival at 1:15 p.m. on Sunday. The mission highlights ongoing charitable efforts to support veterans within the San Diego community.
The takeaway
These semiannual missions serve as a significant reminder of the contributions made by World War II and Korean War veterans. Supporters interested in the program can contribute to future missions through the nonprofit's donation channels.
Further reading
For more on local military community events, visit Military.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSWB 5/69.
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