# Now Boarding: Open Aircraft Days

Now Boarding: Open Aircraft Days is a ticketed event on Friday, July 3, 2026 10:00 AM at The Hangar Flight Museum in Calgary.

This is the most requested experience at The Hangar Flight Museum, and each summer they deliver. This year 5 different aircraft will be open on rotation for interior flight deck tours: Avro Lancaster, Douglas DC-3, De Havilland Twin Otter, Beechcraft 18, and Sikorsky Dragonfly. Each Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from Father's Day until Labour Day one aircraft will be open for personalized tours. View the full calendar online to see the full schedule, or get a membership to see all 5 at a great price! New for 2026: Collector Cards - get a card that matches the aircraft you toured, but know you're going to want to collect 'em all!

## Details

- Date: Friday, July 3, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Venue: The Hangar Flight Museum
- Category: other
- Location: off-grounds, around Calgary
- Admission: ticketed

## More that day

- ['North American'](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/north-american/) — 12:00 AM · Spruce Meadows
- [SUE: THE T.REX EXPERIENCE](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/sue-the-trex-experience/) — 9:00 AM · TELUS Spark Science Centre
- [Intro to Blender w/Laura Caraballo](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/intro-to-blender-wlaura-caraballo/) — 10:00 AM · EMMEDIA Gallery & Production Society
- [Born To Buck™ presented by Holt Renfrew](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/born-to-bucktm-presented-by-holt-renfrew-502809/) — 11:00 AM · Altalink Hall in the Nutrien Western Event Centre
- [Cattle Trail](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/cattle-trail-851b8d/) — 11:00 AM · Nutrien Western Event Centre
- [Council Tipi](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/council-tipi-444d9c/) — 11:00 AM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Country Critters, Milky Way Dairy Display & Demonstrations](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/country-critters-milky-way-dairy-display-and-demonstrations-bc3771/) — 11:00 AM · Agriculture Barns
- [Draft Horse Town, Blacksmiths & Farm Equipment](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/draft-horse-town-blacksmiths-and-farm-equipment-4cfcdb/) — 11:00 AM · Country Trail in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Horse Haven](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/horse-haven-2d749a/) — 11:00 AM · Agriculture Barns
- [MexiFest Mexican Arts & Cultural Festival](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/mexifest-mexican-arts-cultural-festival/) — 11:00 AM · Eau Claire Plaza
- [Mobile Skate & Scoot Spot](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/Mobile Skate & Scoot Spot/) — 11:00 AM · Mobile Skate & Scoot Spot
- [Nutrien Ag-tivity in the City](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/nutrien-ag-tivity-in-the-city-965562/) — 11:00 AM · Nutrien Western Event Centre
- [Sheep & Pork Showcases](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/sheep-and-pork-showcases-b13318/) — 11:00 AM · Nutrien Western Event Centre
- [Heavy Horse Show](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/heavy-horse-show-ce508a/) — 11:15 AM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Paw Patrol: Dino Rescue!](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/paw-patrol-dino-rescue-87c13b/) — 11:15 AM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Cutting Horse Competition](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/cutting-horse-competition-f70512/) — 11:30 AM · Nutrien Western Event Centre
- [Flag Raising](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/flag-raising-b07c59/) — 11:30 AM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Camp Riders](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/camp-riders-8d1f7f/) — 11:45 AM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [BMO Community Square Programming](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/bmo-community-square-programming-3bc7d5/) — 12:00 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Community Stage: Globalfest Performance](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-globalfest-performance-f99e4c/) — 12:00 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Freestyle Motocross](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/freestyle-motocross-802e8c/) — 12:00 PM · Monster Energy Compound
- [Full Throttle](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/full-throttle-7dbc37/) — 12:00 PM · Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South
- [Ghazaleh Avarzamani: Churn, Earn, Burn and then Return](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/ghazaleh-avarzamani-churn-earn-burn-and-then-return-2/) — 12:00 PM · Contemporary Calgary
- [Little Rodeo Pro](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/little-rodeo-pro-0aa634/) — 12:00 PM · Kids' Midway
- [Skate Spot Skateboard Lesson](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/Skate Spot Skateboard Lesson/) — 12:00 PM · Skate Spot Skateboard Lesson
- [ᐃᔨ – Eyes – Shirley Moorhouse](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/eyes-shirley-moorhouse-2/) — 12:00 PM · Esker Foundation
- [Paw Patrol Meet & Greet](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/paw-patrol-meet-and-greet-067670/) — 12:10 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Bubble Playshop](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/bubble-playshop-a70332/) — 12:30 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Community Stage: Calgary Public Library](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-calgary-public-library-465015/) — 12:30 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Horse Culture](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/horse-culture-7a06d0/) — 12:30 PM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [On Air!](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/on-air-fd1f77/) — 12:30 PM · BMO Centre - Stage of Wonders
- [Stampede Showriders](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/stampede-showriders-475c22/) — 12:30 PM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Community Stage: Métis Nation of Alberta](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-metis-nation-of-alberta-7e1ea7/) — 1:00 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [High Dive Show](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/high-dive-show-99d42b/) — 1:00 PM · The Grand Staircase
- [Team T&J Present Kids' Dino Stompin' Jamboree](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/team-t-and-j-present-kids-dino-stompin-jamboree-ecacec/) — 1:00 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Tipi Viewing](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/tipi-viewing-e1a120/) — 1:00 PM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Corona Skydeck](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/corona-skydeck/) — 1:15 PM · Calgary Stampede
- [Horse Haven Equine Showcases](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/horse-haven-equine-showcases-f5ca72/) — 1:15 PM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Taste Of Stampede Culinary Cup with Chefs from Leading Restaurants in Calgary and Surrounding Alberta](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/taste-of-stampede-culinary-cup-with-chefs-from-leading-restaurants-in-calgary-and-surrounding-alberta-759b57/) — 1:15 PM · BMO Centre
- [Bubble Playshop](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/bubble-playshop-a70332/) — 1:30 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Little Rodeo Pro](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/little-rodeo-pro-0aa634/) — 1:30 PM · Kids' Midway
- [Stampede Rodeo](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/stampede-rodeo-c68c80/) — 1:30 PM · GMC Stadium
- [Community Stage: Midway Melodies Karaoke](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-midway-melodies-karaoke-772285/) — 1:45 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Gabby's Dollhouse Dance Party](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/gabby-s-dollhouse-dance-party-f284ea/) — 2:00 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Interpretive Tour](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/interpretive-tour-24bda0/) — 2:00 PM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Community Stage: Globalfest Performance](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-globalfest-performance-f99e4c/) — 2:15 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [On Air!](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/on-air-fd1f77/) — 2:15 PM · BMO Centre - Stage of Wonders
- [Freestyle Motocross](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/freestyle-motocross-802e8c/) — 2:30 PM · Monster Energy Compound
- [Full Throttle](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/full-throttle-7dbc37/) — 2:30 PM · Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South
- [Stampede Princess Demo & Autographs](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/stampede-princess-demo-and-autographs-e12f94/) — 2:30 PM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Community Stage: Calgary Public Library](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-calgary-public-library-465015/) — 2:45 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Gabby's Dollhouse Meet & Greet](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/gabby-s-dollhouse-meet-and-greet-90e105/) — 3:00 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Little Rodeo Pro](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/little-rodeo-pro-0aa634/) — 3:00 PM · Kids' Midway
- [Community Showcase: Tales from The Kitchen, CityNews vs. CTVNews](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-showcase-tales-from-the-kitchen-citynews-vs-ctvnews-e205bd/) — 3:15 PM · BMO Centre
- [Community Stage: Line Dancing Lesson](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-line-dancing-lesson-a2910f/) — 3:15 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Draft Horse Demo](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/draft-horse-demo-562fc0/) — 3:15 PM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Bubble Playshop](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/bubble-playshop-a70332/) — 3:20 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [High Dive Show](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/high-dive-show-99d42b/) — 3:20 PM · The Grand Staircase
- [GHSA's 90s Backyard Bash](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/ghsas-90s-backyard-bash/) — 4:00 PM · Bowness Park
- [Opening Ceremony](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/opening-ceremony-ef3b50/) — 4:00 PM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Paw Patrol: Dino Rescue!](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/paw-patrol-dino-rescue-87c13b/) — 4:00 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [High Dive Show](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/high-dive-show-99d42b/) — 4:30 PM · The Grand Staircase
- [Horse Haven Equine Showcases](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/horse-haven-equine-showcases-f5ca72/) — 4:30 PM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Community Stage: Globalfest Performance](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-globalfest-performance-f99e4c/) — 4:45 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [On Air!](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/on-air-fd1f77/) — 4:45 PM · BMO Centre - Stage of Wonders
- [Dulcie Foo Fat - Land and Figure: Paintings](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/dulcie-foo-fat-land-and-figure-paintings/) — 5:00 PM · Masters Gallery Ltd
- [Freestyle Motocross](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/freestyle-motocross-802e8c/) — 5:00 PM · Monster Energy Compound
- [Full Throttle](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/full-throttle-7dbc37/) — 5:00 PM · Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South
- [Interpretive Tour](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/interpretive-tour-24bda0/) — 5:00 PM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Jason Aldean + Dustin Lynch LIVE at Cowboys Music Festival](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/jason-aldean-dustin-lynch-live-at-cowboys-music-festival/) — 5:00 PM · Cowboys Park
- [National Saloon Presents: Elliott Brood](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/national-saloon-presents-elliott-brood/) — 5:00 PM · Wildhorse Saloon
- [NU_BOUNCE RODEO w/ KARRI](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/NU_BOUNCE RODEO w/ KARRI/) — 5:00 PM · Bleu Calgary
- [Paw Patrol Meet & Greet](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/paw-patrol-meet-and-greet-067670/) — 5:00 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Community Stage: Midway Melodies Karaoke](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-midway-melodies-karaoke-772285/) — 5:15 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Cooking Demo: Safeway](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/cooking-demo-safeway-0d55df/) — 5:15 PM · BMO Centre
- [Bubble Playshop](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/bubble-playshop-a70332/) — 5:20 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Community Stage: Line Dancing Lesson](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-line-dancing-lesson-a2910f/) — 5:45 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Danny Nix and The Heat](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/danny-nix-and-the-heat/) — 5:45 PM · The Big Four Roadhouse
- [Liberty Horse Demo](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/liberty-horse-demo-6eb3ce/) — 5:45 PM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [All Hat, No Cattle.](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/all-hat-no-cattle/) — 6:00 PM · Vegan Street
- [BEEHIVE: The 60's Musical](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/beehive-the-60s-musical/) — 6:00 PM · Stage West Theatre Restaurant
- [Gabby's Dollhouse Dance Party](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/gabby-s-dollhouse-dance-party-f284ea/) — 6:00 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [National Saloon Presents: Cole Bradley](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/national-saloon-presents-cole-bradley/) — 6:00 PM · National Saloon
- [Sharing Our Culture](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/sharing-our-culture-f4dbce/) — 6:00 PM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Zadie Xa with Benito Mayor Vallejo | Moonlit Confessions Across Deep Sea Echoes: Your Ancestors Are Whales, and Earth Remembers Everything](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/zadie-xa-with-benito-mayor-vallejo-moonlit-confessions-across-deep-sea-echoes-your-ancestors-are-whales-and-earth-remembers-everything/) — 6:00 PM · Esker Foundation
- [Aerial Act](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/aerial-act-812a34/) — 6:15 PM · BMO Centre - Stampede Cellar Champion Wine Experience
- [Community Stage: Globalfest Performance](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-globalfest-performance-f99e4c/) — 6:15 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Draft Horse Demo](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/draft-horse-demo-562fc0/) — 6:30 PM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Heavy Horse Show Pre-Show](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/heavy-horse-show-pre-show-5c3387/) — 6:30 PM · Nutrien Western Event Centre
- [On Air!](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/on-air-fd1f77/) — 6:30 PM · BMO Centre - Stage of Wonders
- [Community Stage: Midway Melodies Karaoke](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-midway-melodies-karaoke-772285/) — 6:45 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Artist Talk & Opening Reception with Anna Gaby-Trotz](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/artist-talk-opening-reception-with-anna-gaby-trotz/) — 7:00 PM · 460 42 Ave SE
- [Congress After Dark presents Pride: Photography, Drag & Kink](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/congress-after-dark-presents-pride-photography-drag-kink/) — 7:00 PM · Congress Coffee Company
- [Flag Lowering](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/flag-lowering-67875a/) — 7:00 PM · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Freestyle Motocross](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/freestyle-motocross-802e8c/) — 7:00 PM · Monster Energy Compound
- [Heavy Horse Show](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/heavy-horse-show-2447b5/) — 7:00 PM · Nutrien Western Event Centre
- [Jimmy Eat World](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/jimmy-eat-world/) — 7:00 PM · Spruce Meadows
- [Okotoks Dawgs: 2026 Season](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/okotoks-dawgs-2026-season/) — 7:00 PM · Seaman Stadium
- [Team T&J Present Kids' Dino Stompin' Jamboree](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/team-t-and-j-present-kids-dino-stompin-jamboree-ecacec/) — 7:00 PM · BMO Kids' Zone
- [Evening Show](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/evening-show-da37f0/) — 7:15 PM · GMC Stadium
- [The Grandstand Show](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/the-grandstand-show/) — 7:15 PM · Calgary Stampede
- [Coca-Cola Stage: Scott Helman](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/scott-helman/) — 7:30 PM · Stampede Park
- [Community Stage: Globalfest Performance](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-globalfest-performance-f99e4c/) — 7:30 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Full Throttle](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/full-throttle-7dbc37/) — 7:30 PM · Dog Bowl Arena in Community Park South
- [Horse Haven Equine Showcases](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/horse-haven-equine-showcases-f5ca72/) — 7:45 PM · Northern Lights Arena in the Agriculture Zone Presented by Brandt
- [Canadian Famous Comedy Tour](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/canadian-famous-comedy-tour/) — 8:00 PM · Yuk Yuk's Calgary
- [Community Stage: Midway Melodies Karaoke](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/community-stage-midway-melodies-karaoke-772285/) — 8:00 PM · BMO Centre - BMO Community Square
- [Where Dark Things Dwell — Outdoor Escape Room](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/where-dark-things-dwell-outdoor-escape-room/) — 8:00 PM · Heritage Park
- [Yo ABBA ABBA! (ABBA Tribute) with Hair Control and Jason Famous](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/yo-abba-abba-abba-tribute-with-hair-control-and-jason-famous/) — 8:00 PM · The Palomino Smokehouse and Social Club
- [Youna @ Sub Rosa](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/youna-at-sub-rosa/) — 9:00 PM · Sub Rosa
- [Brokeback Saloon FRIDAY July 3th](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/brokeback-saloon-friday-july-3th/) — 9:30 PM · Twisted Element
- [TAMASHA Calgary: Stampede Edition](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/tamasha-calgary-stampede-edition/) — 9:30 PM · The Arrowhead (Back Alley)
- [Bradeazy](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/bradeazy/) — 10:00 PM · The Palace Theatre
- [Four Color Zack —Hudsons Canada](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/four-color-zack-hudsons-canada/) — 10:00 PM · HUDSONS CDT
- [SUGA CANE - 8th Year Anniversary](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/SUGA CANE - 8th Year Anniversary/) — 10:00 PM · The Rooftop YYC
- ['North American' — Spruce Meadows](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/north-american-spruce-meadows/) — all day · Spruce Meadows
- [Baseline by Anna Gaby-Trotz](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/baseline-by-anna-gaby-trotz/) — all day · 460 42 Ave SE
- [Canadian Armed Forces Displays](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/canadian-armed-forces-displays-e82fca/) — all day · Kids' Midway
- [Fairytale Fantoms](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/fairytale-fantoms/) — all day · cSPACE Marda Loop
- [Interpretive Programs](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/interpretive-programs-041a5f/) — all day · Elbow River Camp Presented By Enbridge
- [Live Sand Sculpting](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/live-sand-sculpting-62930d/) — all day · BMO Centre - Western Oasis
- [Market Vendors](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/market-vendors-92bb72/) — all day · The Market
- [World Cup Watch Parties](https://stampedeguide.com/events/2026-07-03/world-cup-watch-parties/) — all day · Eau Claire Plaza
- [See everything on Friday, July 3, 2026](https://stampedeguide.com/day/2026-07-03/)

## Frequently asked questions

### When and where is it?

Friday, July 3, 2026, 10:00 AM, at The Hangar Flight Museum.

### Is Now Boarding: Open Aircraft Days free?

It is ticketed — see the source link for tickets and pricing.

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Sources: official Calgary Stampede schedule, stampedebreakfast.ca, Tourism Calgary, Eventbrite, the City of Calgary open-data portal, and Showpass. Snapshot captured Fri Jul 3, 2026. Covers Jul 3, 2026 – Jul 12, 2026.