F-15s Fly Over Oregon for Veterans Day
Portland Air National Guard jets will fly over communities statewide Wednesday to honor veterans.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Military
F-15 aircraft from the Portland Air National Guard Base will fly across Oregon on Wednesday to celebrate Veterans Day. The flyovers cover communities from Hillsboro and Salem to Bend, Pendleton and the Hollywood neighborhood in Portland.
Why it matters
The flyovers recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families across the state. Residents in each listed community can watch the flights as they pass overhead.
The F-15 flyovers are set for 10:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Wednesday, flown at 1,000 feet above ground and 350 mph. Weather could cause cancellations or rescheduling.
The players
142nd Wing, Oregon Air National Guard
The Portland-based wing of the Oregon Air National Guard operates the F-15 fighter jets used for the Veterans Day flyovers.
The details
The 142nd Wing of the Portland Air National Guard Base is conducting the flights as flybys over Hillsboro, Salem, Albany, Roseburg, Bend, Pendleton, The Dalles and the Hollywood neighborhood of Portland.
Timeline
Wednesday, November 11, 2026: Flyovers take place from 10:50 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. local time.
Political Context
Military flyovers on Veterans Day are an annual tradition in which units such as the 142nd Wing honor former service members. Opposition to the cost of such displays is not raised in the source, so no counter-argument is reported.
Residents in the listed communities can look skyward between 10:50 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. Wednesday. Check local weather and official announcements, since flights could be canceled or rescheduled.
The takeaway
Veterans Day flyovers offer a visible way for communities to recognize military service. Watching the skies Wednesday is a simple way to take part in the observance.
Further reading
For more on military operations, see the Military section.
