Luke Days airshow in Phoenix canceled due to logistical strain, COVID-19 challenges

PHOENIX — The Luke Days airshow scheduled for next month in Phoenix has been canceled due to logistical and economic strain, as well as COVID-19 challenges, officials announced Wednesday.

“Unfortunately, due to ongoing supply chain issues, rising costs of products and services, and other related effects of COVID-19, I determined the best course of action was to cancel this year’s show,” Brig. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 56th Fighter Wing commander, said on the official website.

The show was scheduled to take place March 19-20.

“We were really looking forward to showcasing airpower to the amazing communities who support Luke and our mission to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready airmen.”

Kreuder added even though COVID-19 case numbers are going down, the “impacts are longer-lasting and simply did not diminish fast enough for us.”

“This was a tough decision as we were all really excited to host what would have been an amazing event and thank those who we are honored to serve,” he said.

The show takes place every other year, with the next scheduled event set for 2024.

However, Kreuder said the 56th Fighter Wing command team will explore opportunities to host the event earlier.

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