Swedish Air Force 100th Anniversary Airshow 2026
Flygdagarna 2026 brings the Swedish Air Force centenary to Malmen, one of the most important places in Swedish aviation history. The latest programme information now gives a much clearer picture of the weekend, with solo displays, formation displays, tactical demonstrations, historic flypasts and a major static line-up all represented. A small number of late or visiting items remain TBC, while reserve aircraft are identified separately below.
This page lists the aircraft currently expected to participate, together with the latest available role information. Flying displays, solo displays, tactical demonstrations, flypasts, static aircraft and reserve display aircraft are identified individually. The programme remains subject to operational, weather and serviceability changes, and several USAF flypast items remain TBC.
Preview Photos
Event Overview
Free entry • Two packed daysAir & Ground Programme
The weekend combines solo and formation displays, tactical demonstrations, historic formations, flypasts and an extensive static aircraft line-up.
100 Years of Flygvapnet
The official theme is past, present and future, covering heritage types, current aircraft and next-generation capability.
Future Systems
The official Future section also mentions drones and satellites. They are noted here rather than shown as aircraft cards because no individual systems have been named.
Family Event
Future Crew, Little Air Show, Armed Forces Expo, Total Defence Expo and music performances are all listed as part of the wider visitor programme.
Subject To Change
Airshow participation can change at short notice because of weather, serviceability and operational requirements. Reserve display aircraft are identified on their individual cards.
Aircraft Listed So Far
0 aircraftThis is the current aircraft list for the Swedish Air Force 100th Anniversary Airshow 2026. Aircraft are grouped by the event’s Past, Present and Future theme. Each card shows the latest known participation role, with reserve display aircraft identified separately, uncertain USAF flypast participation marked TBC and cancelled entries clearly highlighted. Photos are reference images only.
Travel Information
Public transport strongly recommendedFree Shuttle Buses
Free shuttle buses are planned between Järnvägsavenyn at Linköping Resecentrum / Central Station and the event area on both days. First shuttle from the station is listed as 07:00 and the last shuttle from the event area is listed as 19:00. Buses are marked “Flygdagarna” and stop around 100 metres from the entrance.
Public Transport
Visitors arriving from outside Linköping are advised to travel to Linköping Resecentrum and then use the free shuttle buses to the event.
Avoid Driving
The organiser warns that roads around Malmen are expected to be heavily loaded and very long traffic queues are expected.
Parking
Parking opens 06:30–20:00. Visitors may need to walk up to 3 km from parking to the event area. Some remote parking will have free buses.
Cycling & Walking
Cycle paths lead to the area and dedicated bicycle parking will be available near the Air Force Museum. Bring a lock.
EV Charging
The organiser states there will be no access to electric car charging in the event parking areas.
Visitor Information
Plan for a long outdoor dayBags & Entry
No bag ban is currently listed, but bag searches will take place at the entrance. There is no possibility to lock in valuables.
Mobile Coverage
Large crowds may overload the mobile network. Agree meeting points in advance and do not rely fully on mobile data.
Food & Payment
Cold food and coffee will be available. Payment is card-only; the organiser says not to rely on Apple Pay / Google Pay because of mobile coverage.
Water
Bring your own water bottle. Water stations are planned so visitors can refill bottles inside the area.
Seating
There will be no seating in the audience area, so visitors are advised to bring something to sit on.
Noise
Very high noise levels are expected. Bring earplugs or ear defenders, especially for children.
Rules & Restrictions
Important visitor rulesNot Allowed
- Knives, cutting tools, weapons or items that may be mistaken for weapons
- Alcohol, drugs, pyrotechnics, explosives or drones
- Animals, except guide dogs/service dogs
Photography
Filming and photography are allowed from the audience area. Drones are strictly prohibited.
No Smoking
The organiser lists a smoking ban across the event area and near entrances, including e-cigarettes.
Lost Children
Contact bracelets will be available. Lost children will be taken to Lilla Flygdagen as the collection point.
Healthcare
Armed Forces and Region Östergötland medical personnel will be present for acute illness or injury.