Airfield
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Roswell, New Mexico, is home to air racing and flight simulation at the Roswell Air Center. Spectators can see National Championship Air Races, with specific categories such as Pylon Racing, Formula One Air, Biplane, Jet Class, and STOL Drag. This airfield features frequent spectator events, making it a good destination for those interested in aircraft competitions.
National Championship Air RacesPylon RacingFormula One AirBiplaneJet ClassSTOL DragSpectator Events
Watch: Roswell Air Center
Know Before You Go
- Active runway
- Airfield-based racing happens on closed runways during pre-scheduled windows. The field returns to flight operations the rest of the week — confirm event dates first.
- Event format
- Common formats: half-mile / mile / standing-mile speed runs, autocross courses laid out with cones on the apron, and track-style events on the perimeter taxiway.
- Spectator vantage
- Wide flat runways mean great viewing from a parked-car berm or a designated spectator area. Bring binoculars and earplugs for the loud runs.