Memorial Day Colorado National Guard Flyover: How To Watch

The Colorado National Guard is set to fly over the state in helicopters Monday in honor of Memorial Day. Two UC-60 Black Hawks, a CH-47 Chinook and a LUH-72 Lakota will fly in three routes "to salute Coloradans who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom and healthcare workers and first responders, especially those supporting our veterans during The COVID-19 pandemic," the Colorado National Guard said in a news release.

“We are really excited that U.S. Army leadership has allowed us to focus some of our training hours to thank our veterans and the healthcare workers and first responders caring for them during these difficult times,” State Army Aviation Officer U.S. Army Col. William Gentle said in a statement.

“This Memorial Day is unique but no less important than any other in our nation’s history. We must never forget those who have sacrificed so much to keep this great nation free.”

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Two routes will cover the Front Range and the other will cover the high country and Western Slope.

Approximate locations and times where the aircraft will be visible are:

Route 1
8:30 a.m. - Buckley AFB
8:45 a.m. - Centennial Airport, Centennial
10:00 a.m. - J.S Parker Cemetery, Parker
10:10 a.m. - Highlands Ranch
10:15 a.m. - Ft Logan National Cemetery, Englewood
10:20 a.m. - Arvada
10:25 a.m. - Thornton
10:35 a.m. - Denver
10:45 a.m. - Centennial Airport

Route 2
10:55 a.m. - Centennial Airport
11:30 a.m. - Colorado Springs
12:00 p.m. - Buckley AFB

Route 3
9:00 a.m. – HAATS
9:25 a.m. – Rifle
9:50 a.m. – Grand Junction
10:15 a.m. – Montrose/ Fuel
11:30 a.m. – Silverton
12:25 p.m. – Gunnision
01:00 p.m. – HAATS

Participating units include the 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 135th Regiment, Colorado Army National Guard, Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, and the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, Gypsum, Colorado.