The 2026 Republic Airways Plane Pull will take place Saturday, April 25, at the Republic Airways Hangar, 3998 S. Hoffman Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241 (see below for directions).

All times are estimates and subject to change. 

April 25 8:30 AM EDT - Doors Open & Team Captain Check in Begins

April 25 9:00 AM EDT - All Team Captains Need to be Checked In
 
April 25 9:30 AM EDT - National Anthem
 
April 25 9:35 AM EDT - Welcome & Introductions
 
April 25 9:40 AM EDT - Top Corporate Sponsor Recognition
 
April 25 9:45 AM EDT - Kids Plane Pull with LIFT Academy Training Aircraft 

April 25 9:50 AM EDT - Ceremonial First Pull (Charity & Hospital Children)
 
April 25 9:55 AM EDT - Plane Pull Round I

April 25 11:30 AM EDT - Awards - Most Spirited Team
 
April 25 11:35 AM EDT - Plane Pull Round II (Top 5 Eligible Teams)
 
April 25 11:45 AM EDT - Awards - 1st & 2nd Place Pull Teams

Where does the Plane Pull take place?

The 2026 Republic Airways Plane Pull will take place Saturday, April 25, at the Republic Airways Hangar, 3998 S. Hoffman Road, Indianapolis, IN 46241. Follow these directions to the hangar parking lot:

Take 465-W
Take exit 12B for US-40 West/Washington Street (0.3 mi)
Go west on US-40 West/Washington Street (3.0 mi)
Turn left at Bridgeport Road (446 ft)
Take the first right on North Perimeter Road (0.9 mi)
Turn left at the second flashing red stop sign
Follow the signs to the public parking area outside Republic’s hangar
Is the Plane Pull rain or shine?

Yes! No matter the weather, the competition will go on! Make sure to watch the weather report though, because if the forecast shows rain or harsh cold temperatures the doors of the hangar will be closed and some activities will be limited.