Residents in Maricopa will get a special chance to look up and celebrate Independence Day tomorrow as jets from Luke Air Force Base soar overhead. It’s part of a 90-minute Fourth of July flyover across Central Arizona.
Maricopa is one of 14 cities across Pinal, Maricopa and Yavapai Counties featured in the flyover.
“The 308th Fighter Squadron from the 56th Fighter Wing at Luke Air Force Base is honored to conduct a flyover across 14 cities on July 4, celebrating Independence Day,” squadron spokesperson Jenna Bigham said in a statement to InMaricopa. “Whether residents see us at a planned event or catch a glimpse en route, we hope they enjoy the display and know how much we appreciate their unwavering support.”
The flyover tradition will include a pass above Copper Sky Regional Park, giving Maricopa families a front-row view of the jets. Luke Air Force Base officials said the flyovers are their way of thanking the community for its continued support and showcasing the skills of the pilots who train at the West Valley base.
Maricopa residents are encouraged to gather safely at Copper Sky or find an open area nearby to watch the jets fly by. The flyovers are expected to begin around 6:15 p.m. tomorrow, with pilots making their pass over Maricopa between 6:36 and 6:46 p.m.
Fireworks will follow at Copper Sky for the Great American 4th celebrations from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Duke’s Roadhouse has also invited Maricopa residents to view the flyover and fireworks from the new honky-tonk restaurant’s second-story rooftop terrace.
In case you’re traveling for the holiday, the jets will also fly over Peoria, Goodyear, Avondale, Tolleson, Phoenix, Mesa, Buckeye, Wickenburg, Prescott, Cottonwood, Payson, Fountain Hills and Surprise.
Here is the complete list of flyover times and locations, according to Luke Air Force Base:
- Peoria: Peoria Sports Complex, 6:15 – 6:25 p.m.
- Goodyear: Goodyear Ballpark, 6:19 – 6:29 p.m.
- Avondale: Phoenix Raceway, 6:23 – 6:33 p.m.
- Tolleson: Tolleson Veteran’s Park, 6:24 – 6:34 p.m.
- Phoenix: Steele Indian School Park, 6:25 – 6:35 p.m.
- Mesa: Mesa Convention Center, 6:29 – 6:39 p.m.
- Maricopa: Copper Sky Regional Park, 6:36 – 6:46 p.m.
- Buckeye: Buckeye Municipal Airport, 6:45 – 6:55 p.m.
- Wickenburg: Sunset Park, 6:50 – 7 p.m.
- Prescott: Watson Lake Park, 7:02 – 7:12 p.m.
- Cottonwood: Cottonwood Airport, 7:05 – 7:15 p.m.
- Payson: Green Valley Park, 7:15 – 7:25 p.m.
- Fountain Hills: Fountain Park, 7:24 – 7:34 p.m.
- Surprise: Surprise Community Park, 7:34 – 7:44 p.m.
Flyover times may change based on weather or other factors. Residents can check Luke Air Force Base’s social media channels for updates or follow the city’s Independence Day event page for local details.



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