Wings & Wheels Fly-in & Cruise In - Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

10/21/2026

🎁 A Special Thank You to Our Basket Sponsors! 🎁

Our basket raffle was a new addition to this year’s event, and we couldn’t have done it without the generosity of our basket sponsors!

Please join us in thanking and supporting the following basket sponsors:

Basket Sponsors
- Westlake Ace Hardware Springfield Wabash
- Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.
- Car Wash City
- Cocoa Blue Chocolates
- Farm and Home Supply - Springfield West
- Joseph's Fine Cuisine
- Lauterbach Tire & Auto Service
- MISSION BBQ
- Springfield Airport Authority
- UIS Performing Arts Center

Don’t forget to save the date for next year—October 2, 2027!

10/20/2026

✈️ THANK YOU TO OUR AMAZING SPONSORS! 🚗

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our sponsors for supporting this year’s 2026 Wings & Wheels Fly-In & Cruise-In! Your generosity and support help make this event possible. We had 186 cars and over 50 aircraft join us!

We are incredibly grateful for those who donate time, resources, and support to make this event a success. In addition to our previous thank you post, please join us in thanking the following 2026 Wings and Wheels sponsors.

Event Sponsors
- Air Combat Museum
- The Boat Dock
- Design Ideas
- Egizii Electric
- Fairlane Diner
- Greco Graphics Company
- LRS Web Solutions
- Magro's Meat
- Midstate Meat Company
- Springfield Pepsi-Cola
- Route 66 Cruisers car club Springfield IL
- Scheels
- Scoop Du Jour
- Stellar Aviation
- Subway
- Valco Awards and More

Save the date for October 2, 2027—we can’t wait to see you next year!

10/04/2026

Springfield, you rocked yesterday!!! Thank you so much for coming out for what turned out to be a beautiful day at the 2026 Wings & Wheels Fly-In & Cruise-In. We sold out of burgers and potato salad, had between 150-200 cars, and had more airplanes fly into the event. There are so many to thank that we can not list them all, but want to give a special shout to:

- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
- Stellar Aviation
- Air Combat Museum
- Midstate Meat Company
- AMVets Post 94
- Illinois National Guard
- Illinois Air National Guard 183d Wing
- U.S. Air Force Recruiting
- Illinois State Police Troop 6
- Illinois Department of Transportation
- Lincoln Land Community College
- Civil Air Patrol - Illinois Wing
- And many more

Above all, we can not thank the volunteers enough from EAA Chapter 770 Springfield, IL and Route 66 Cruisers car club Springfield IL that put this event on. Without their hard work, this event would not be possible. Details on next year’s event will be announced soon, and we look forward to another fantastic year.

10/03/2026

It’s a great day to bring the family to the airport ✈️🛫🛩️

10/02/2026

The Lakota has arrived!!!!

10/01/2026

Please support this amazing unit

**CANCELLATION NOTICE*** We regret that we will NOT be flying at the Wings & Wheels Fly-in, Springfield, IL, on Saturday, 10/3/26, due to factors beyond our control. If you pre-purchased a ride experience, we will refund your tickets for Springfield OR we welcome you to use them at our upcoming Ride Day at Creve Coeur Airport on 11/7/26. Please email [email protected] with questions or for more information.

10/01/2026

🚨UPDATE🚨 We hate to share this news, but due to circumstances beyond our control regarding the landing zone area, the Huey and Cobra rides are cancelled. While this is unfortunate to say the least, we and the airport have to abide by Federal Aviation Regulations, and we also have to consider the rotor wash hazards that these birds generate. You can contact them directly for refunds, but please, please consider either doing rides at a different location, or donating to them directly to keep these legends flying and sharing their stories with the next generation. You can donate to them directly at the link below:

https://armyav.org/Gateway.html

09/29/2026

Still plenty of time to purchase rides, register now!!!

Don’t Miss Your Chance! Two legendary Army helicopters. One afternoon. Limited seats.

The UH-1 Huey and AH-1 Cobra are coming to Springfield for the Wings & Wheels Fly-in & Cruise In - Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, IL on October 3 from 11 AM–3 PM.

If flying in one of these aircraft has ever been on your bucket list, this is the moment to check the box, so don't wait!

🎟 Reserve now at ArmyAV.org

09/29/2026

We’re a little over a few days from the 2026 Wings & Wheels Fly-In & Cruise-In. With that said, there will be a couple changes (see below)

You will still enter the main entrance to the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport off J. David Jones Pkwy (see yellow arrows), you will be able to park in either the main airport parking, or at Stellar Aviation.

For cars that are being displayed for the show, you will be directed to park in the area outlined in white. YOU WILL PARK WHERE YOU ARE DIRECTED TO PARK. Last year, there were some issues with this. Follow instructions as given by volunteers, this is for safety reasons as there may be aircraft moving around the area, or need to leave. Last thing anyone wants is a banged up car and/or airplane. If you’re arriving as a group, it’s highly recommended you arrive at the same time so you can be parked with each other. Tents and/or canopies are allowed, but THEY MUST BE SECURED. Alcohol is also strictly prohibited, but you may bring coolers of water inside. Please also be responsible for discarding your trash.

For aircraft flying into the event, expect to park at Stellar Aviation using taxiway B4. You will be able to park on the west side of the blue area that is reserved for static display aircraft. If that area becomes congested, the tower may direct you to park on the Charlie Ramp on the south side of the airport. We will have shuttle transportation to bring you over to the event. Bring your own chocks and/or tie-downs as we cannot guarantee availability.

The aircraft ramp will not open to the public until 11AM. This is also due to safety as aircraft will be arriving, departing, and/or taxiing in the area. Once the ramp opens, you will be able to view aircraft on the ramp. As a reminder, LOOK BUT DO NOT TOUCH THE AIRCRAFT WITHOUT EXPRESSED PERMISSION OF THE PILOT. You will be responsible for any damages caused.

This year will be cash only, we are still working on getting ACH capability. There is an ATM located at the main terminal of the airport. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Last, but not least, be respectful to our volunteers. They work very hard to put this event on and appreciate your support. This event is all about coming to the airport with your family and having a great time being around cars and aircraft.

09/28/2026

As the saying for fixed wing warbirds goes “Keep em flying” the same goes to our helicopter veterans. Please continue to share the mission of keeping our veterans flying so more stories can be told

So, what exactly is a Living History Flight Experience? It's more than a helicopter ride. It's an opportunity to climb aboard an aircraft that represents generations of Army Aviation history and experience the sights, sounds, and feeling of flight for yourself.

Even better? Every ride helps support our mission to maintain these aircraft and keep them flying for generations to come. Learn more at armyav.org.