Náměšť Air Base Open Day 2026 flying programme revealed
The full programme has been revealed for the Náměšť Air Base Open Day 2026, with a helicopter-heavy flying display, fast jet flypasts and a large static display planned for Saturday 16 May 2026.
The event will take place at Náměšť Air Base, home of the Czech Air Force’s 22nd Helicopter Air Force Base at Sedlec, near Náměšť nad Oslavou. The 2026 edition forms part of the base’s 70th anniversary year, marking its roots back to 1956.
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Czech helicopters at the centre of the flying display
The flying programme is scheduled to begin at 10:55 with a flypast by two Saab JAS 39 Gripens, followed by the official opening by the base commander.
A large helicopter opening flypast is then planned, featuring two Czech Air Force Mil Mi-171Š helicopters, one Bell AH-1Z Viper, one Bell UH-1Y Venom, a Spanish Eurocopter EC665 Tiger and a Slovak UH-60M Black Hawk.
The Czech Air Force’s new western helicopter fleet will be one of the main features of the day, with a joint AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom demonstration scheduled for 11:35. The pair have become a key part of the Czech military helicopter transition at Náměšť, replacing the long-serving Mi-24/35 attack helicopter fleet.
The programme also includes a solo display by the Spanish EC665 Tiger, a Slovak UH-60M Black Hawk display, an AH-1S Cobra display from Heli Czech, and a Czech Mi-171Š display.
Jets, parachutes and tactical demonstrations
Fixed-wing flying is also included in the schedule, with a Slovak L-29 Delfín display, an L-39C display from CLV Pardubice, and a Czech L-159 ALCA formation appearance.
Three Czech L-159 aircraft are scheduled to take off at 14:30 for flypasts, before returning to land later in the afternoon. Two Slovak F-16s are also listed for a flypast at 15:30, adding a modern fast jet highlight to the closing section of the programme.
Other planned flying items include a mass parachute jump with flags from a Mi-171Š, a Mi-171Š Bambi Bucket demonstration with the military fire service, a JTAC parachute drop with equipment, and a flypast by a Czech Airbus A319CJ.
The flying programme is currently scheduled to finish at 16:00.
Large static display planned
Visitors will also be able to view a wide range of aircraft and ground equipment on static display throughout the day.
The published static list includes the AH-1Z Viper, UH-1Y Venom, Mi-171Š, Enstrom 480, L-159, UH-60M, EC665 Tiger, Zlin Z-143, Mi-24, L-410FG, CASA C-295, NH90, L-39NG Skyfox and JAS 39 Gripen. Ground exhibits are set to include a Leopard 2A4 tank, BVP-2 infantry fighting vehicle, ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system, Dingo light armoured vehicle, PRAM mortar and specialist airfield equipment.
Heli Czech will also offer sightseeing flights in Robinson helicopters during the event.
As usual, the flying and ground programme remains subject to change.
Why the programme stands out
The 2026 programme puts Náměšť’s helicopter role firmly at the centre of the event. The base is closely associated with Czech rotary-wing operations, and the line-up reflects both the older Mi-171Š fleet and the newer Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters now in Czech service.
The international element also gives the day extra interest, with Spanish and Slovak participation adding the EC665 Tiger, UH-60M Black Hawk, L-29 Delfín and F-16 flypast to the programme. Together with the Czech Gripen, L-159 and A319CJ appearances, the schedule offers a strong mix of helicopters, fast jets, transport aircraft, parachute activity and ground demonstrations.
The Náměšť Air Base Open Day 2026 will be free to attend, with gates opening to visitors at 09:00. With Czech, Slovak and Spanish military aircraft listed across the programme, this year’s event is set to offer one of the most varied helicopter-focused open days in the Czech Republic
For more information, visit the official Náměšť Air Base Open Day page by clicking here.
