Air Legend 2026: the program for the air show in Seine-et-Marne (77)

We know this gathering well and never miss a chance to return. The Air Legend air show sets its propellers spinning once again over the Melun-Villaroche airfield, in Montereau-sur-le-Jard, in Seine-et-Marne (77), about forty kilometres southeast of Paris.

For this 8th edition, taking place on September 5–6, 2026 and organized by Larivière Editions and Amara Airshow, the winning formula that has resonated since 2018 is back: exceptional aircraft, a sky alive with energy, and a vintage ambiance that draws you in every time. The event, now backed by an agreement with SYMPAV, is set to return to these historic runways through 2030.

Which high-altitude plateau to discover in 2026?

Air Legend delivers on its promise: more than 80 legendary aircraft gathered in a single aerial ballet. For 2026, contemporary military aviation joins the lineup with the Mirage 2000D and the Rafale Marine, alongside the era’s greatest warbirds from World War II.

Among the headline acts, the flying fortress B-17 Flying Fortress is expected to steal the show, along with several P-51 Mustang, the A-26C Invader bomber, the PBY-5A Catalina flying boat, the Douglas DC-3, and the F-86 Sabre. A compact tour through aviation history, from piston engines to jets, with full details on the official plateau aérien.

A heads-up before you pack: flight schedules can change up to the day of departure, and even during the event, depending on weather or technical disruptions.

Patrouille de France: Saturday's highlight

That name is what tips the balance between the two days. The Patrouille de France is only announced on Saturday, September 5, 2026, while the rest of the program stays the same on both Saturday and Sunday. A clue for choosing if you dream of watching the Alphajet streak through a blue-white-red smoke trail.

The edition also relies on the participation of the French Air and Space Force, the Navy, and numerous aviation associations, which bring this mechanical heritage to life for a weekend.

What’s on the agenda for the two days?

The plan is designed to let attendees enjoy the show at a leisurely pace, with the same timings on Saturday and Sunday:

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• 9:00: Doors open to the public, the exhibitors' village and VIP areas.
• 9:00–13:00: Tour of the aircraft park, with meet-and-greets with the crews and briefings from the speakers.
• 12:00–13:00: First part of the morning air show.
• 14:00–18:00: Main portion of the afternoon air show.

Between demonstrations, visitors wander the ground, getting up close to the aircraft, chatting with the pilots, trying out the flight simulators, and letting the retro atmosphere wash over them—the hallmark of the event.

How to get to Melun-Villaroche?

The airfield sits in Montereau-sur-le-Jard, a former test site that already hosted Dassault aircraft and Snecma engines (now Safran) as early as 1947. By car, it’s easily accessible from Paris, and there’s parking on site.

For public transport, head to Melun via the Transilien Line R or the RER D, then catch the shuttle between the station and the airfield. The shuttles run from 8:00 to 11:00 from the station and from 18:00 to 20:00 from the airfield, with a round-trip fare of 5 euros, bookable online or payable on site.

How to buy your tickets?

The billetterie opens online on the official Air Legend site. The adult public ticket is available at €30 as a launch offer (instead of €40 on site), and €15 for children aged 10 to 15 inclusive. Free admission for children under 9 (inclusive), with tickets to be collected at the box office. This ticket grants access to the entire site: aerial show, aircraft park, exhibitor village, flight simulators and activities.

Several options round out the offering: a VIP entry (private terrace facing the demonstrations, personalized welcome and premium catering), a Cockpit Box accessible only on Sundays, spotter rates and group / works council offers from 20 tickets, not to mention air experiences available as an option. Tickets are also available at the Melun Val de Seine Tourist Office (Place Saint-Jean, in Melun), and updates on the lineup are posted on the Melun Val de Seine page. Good to know: on site, payments are accepted only by credit card, and launch prices may change as the event approaches.

Our take? Air Legend remains one of Europe’s premier air shows, and the Saturday appearance by the Patrouille de France gives the opening day a real edge. It’s a recommended outing for both families (the aircraft park and the simulators are a big hit with kids) and aviation buffs eager to see rare machines in flight. On-site tip: bring a hat, water, and hearing protection for the little ones, because the sun and the roar of the jets demand respect.

Want to keep the wing theme going? Also keep in mind the Roissy Meaux Airshow, another aviation date in the Île-de-France region, and the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace at Le Bourget, a perfect spot to discover these legendary aircraft year-round.

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