The 17th annual California Capital Airshow is cleared for take-off! The popular aviation festival returns to the skies September 23-24 at Mather Airport in Sacramento, featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. Attendees will experience the world’s most talented pilots and capable aircraft both in the air and on the ground, including the long-awaited return of the A-10Thunderbolt II Demo Team, United States Navy F-18 Super Hornet Demo Team, United States Air Force C-17 Globemaster in addition to an extensive list of exhilarating civilian performances, historic warbirds, and activities that will inspire the next generation.