2026 Young Eagles Schedule
Feb 21 (note change), Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9, Jun 6 (DEAA only),
Aug 8, Sep 12, Oct 10
Registration opens two weeks prior
Events hosted by other chapters
Young Eagles on KRQE TV (Online Video)
Open to the public, area young people ages 8-17 are offered a chance to take to the skies with volunteer pilots of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Albuquerque Chapter 179 hosts Young Eagles Flight rallies throughout the year at Double Eagle II Airport and supports similar events at other area airports.
The EAA Young Eagles Program was created to interest young people in aviation. Since the program launched 31 years ago (1992), volunteer EAA pilots have flown over 2.4 million young people. Actor and pilot, Harrison Ford, flew the 2 millionth Young Eagle in Oshkosh, WI in July 2016. EAA 179 volunteers also participate with neighboring chapters who host rallies at Belen, Los Alamos, Los Lunas, Santa Fe, Taos, Deming, Lordsburg, and Truth or Consequences.
“Free airplane rides are a starter to learn more about aviation,” says Barry Kromer, former EAA 179 Young Eagles Coordinator. “I love to see those big smiles as they get out of the airplane.”
Following the flight, each participant receives a certificate making them an official Young Eagle with access to further learning opportunities. Their name is subsequently entered into the “World’s Largest Logbook,” which is online at www.youngeagles.org.
Registration for EAA 179’s YE flights opens 2 weeks prior to each event.
Watch our Facebook space for updates.
- To register, go to eaachapters.org
- Priority is given to those registered, and especially first-time flyers.
- Walk-ins registered first come-first served and flown if/when openings become available.
- Flights are subject to weather and pilot availability. Should conditions prevent flights on the scheduled date, the event may be rescheduled. Check Facebook (www.facebook.com/EAA179) or this page the evening before.
- Signed parental permission is required on site. See INFORMATION FOR PARENTS on this national program, supported by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Other chapters around the state may also host Young Eagles Rallies. You can find other events at EAA’s Young Eagles Registration Website
Los Lunas – Chapter 530
Hosted by Los Lunas Chapter 530, with EAA 179 volunteers encouraged to participate!
Los Lunas Young Eagles, Mid Valley Air Park (E98)
2026: March 21, May 23, June 20, August 22
Los Alamos – Green Chile Chapter 691
Los Alamos Young Eagles Rally/Cookout
Los Alamos Airport (KLAM), Los Alamos, NM
Espanola Young Eagles Rally
Ohkay Owingeh Airport (E14), Española, NM
Edgewood – Chapter 1306
Events hosted by Edgewood Chapter 1306
Moriarty Young Eagles Rally (0E0)
Las Cruces – Chapter 555
Events hosted by Las Cruces Chapter 555
Dates TBD
QUESTIONS? Contact Albuquerque EAA 179’s Young Eagles Coordinator at youngeagles@eaa179.org
Check EAA179’s Facebook page for last minute (weather) updates.
Read more about EAA’s National Young Eagles Program.
Last Updated on February 3, 2026 by Main Administrator