On Saturday, May 10, 2025, AIRVG 2025 will take place at Franjo Tuđman Airport. The event will run from 11:00 to 19:00 at the apron in front of the old terminal.
The Croatian Air Force will display its aircraft and helicopters in a static exhibition, including the Rafale C3R/DC, MiG-21, Pilatus PC-9M, Zlin 242L, Canadair CL-415, Air Tractor AT-802, OH-58D Kiowa Warrior, UH-60M Black Hawk, Bell 206B Jet Ranger, and Mi-171Sh, as well as the Orbiter 3 unmanned aerial system.
International participants will also be present at the exhibition: Slovenia will display the PC-9 Swift, C-27J Spartan, and Eurocopter AS532 Cougar; Austria the AB212; Italy the EF-2000 Typhoon II; Hungary the JAS-39 Gripen and H145M; and France the F3R Rafale.
The flying display will feature demonstrations by a UH-60M Black Hawk with two OH-58D Kiowa Warriors, the Zlin 242L, Bell 206 Jet Ranger, Rafale C3R, PC-9M Hudournik, JAS-39 Gripen, and the French Rafale F3R Solo Display, as well as a performance by AG Krila Oluje.
Throughout the event, visitors will also be able to observe regular passenger traffic at the airport, including aircraft such as the Embraer E190, Dash 8 Q400, Airbus A319, A320, A321, and A220-300, Saab 340, ATR 72, and Boeing 737 MAX 8.
The organizer notes that the schedule and content are subject to change. Visitors are encouraged to follow the official organizer’s website for updates.
Visitors to AIRVG must have an entry ticket, which can be obtained in one of three ways:
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Standard visitor tickets (€5) – available online via the CoreEvent system or at CoreEvent ticket outlets
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Free tickets for Velika Gorica residents – available at the Velika Gorica Tourist Board, Public Open University, City Hall reception desk, and offices of municipal companies (VG Goričanke building)
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Spotter accreditation – Spotters can apply for accreditation via the provided link
