HILL AIR FORCE BASE—As part of the Fourth of July festivities the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 419th Fighter Wing and Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Wing will do a joint “Freedom 250” flyover across the state. The flight path has been finalized and shows just how massive the flight route is to reach communities across northern, central and eastern Utah to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

On July 4, Utahns across the region can expect to look to the skies between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to see a powerful display of American power, a Hill AFB release said. The route will stretch as far north as Lewiston, as far south as Torrey, as far west as Tooele, and reaching as far east as Vernal.

The mission serves as a practical demonstration of the global reach, rapid response, and national defense capabilities that protect the country's freedom.

According to the release, executing a mission of this scale requires a comprehensive Total Force effort. “The flyover is made possible through the vital, behind-the-scenes support of Team Hill, including active-duty personnel from the 388th Fighter Wing and the 75th Air Base Wing. Their dedicated support in aircraft maintenance, airfield operations, and logistical backing ensures the F-35A fleet is ready to launch safely on the Fourth of July,” the release said.

An unprecedented number of Utah communities submitted formal requests for a flyover due to the historic nature of the “Freedom 250” anniversary. 

Approved requests granted by the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs determined the specific design of the flight path to accommodate those requests. Planners developed a continuous, route-based flight plan because the joint formation will be covering hundreds of miles of diverse terrain.

This strategy prioritizes reaching all requested locations safely and efficiently within the three-hour morning window, rather than attempting to meet precise, individual time-on-target requests for local events, the release said.

The flyover is part of a routine military training so there is no additional cost to the taxpayer. 

 The chart shows the approximate time, city and flyover target. Davis County cities with flyovers are Clearfield, Kaysville and Centerville, with Kaysville receiving a second pass as the formation continues en route to additional scheduled cities. Approximate times are Clearfield, 8:36, Kaysville, 8:37 and Centerville, 8:38. The second pass in Kaysville is approximately 11 a.m.

Flight plans can change and will be continuously evaluated and modified to ensure the absolute safety of the pilots, crew and aircraft, the release said.