Swidnik Air Festival: Final Rehearsals in the Sky

13 June 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Swidnik Air Festival final rehearsals feature Firebirds, Iskry jets and aerobatic stars at Świdnik airport. Swidnik Air Festival draws big crowds.

The Swidnik Air Festival warmed up above the town on Friday, as teams finished final rehearsals for Saturday’s show. Local and visiting pilots tuned their routines, and the sky over Świdnik filled with aerobatic smoke and jet noise.

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Who flew during the rehearsal and why it matters

The Firebirds team practiced tight formation flights. Consequently, spectators saw pilots Adam Labus, Łukasz Świderski and Sebastian Nowicki fly Extra 330s in close synchrony. Moreover, the Fundacja Biało-Czerwone Skrzydła prepared three restored TS-11 Iskra jets. Therefore, the display will highlight both modern precision flying and historic Polish aircraft.

In addition, Artur Kielak rehearsed solo sequences in a Gamebird GB1 and the jet-powered Aero L-39 Albatros. Meanwhile, other teams circled the field to finalise timing. Also, Navcom Systems Fly and Retro Sky Team completed ground practice and taxi drills. As a result, the organisers can confirm a packed programme for Saturday.

Swidnik Air Festival programme and highlights

The festival will include daytime aerobatic shows, historical jet passes and evening light performances. Therefore, families will find both loud action and quieter exhibits. Moreover, the event will feature aerial teams like AeroSPARX and the Flying Dragons Team. However, the restored Iskra jets will act as a sentimental draw for Polish aviation fans.

Organisers prepared a large ground zone with aircraft displays, military vehicles and emergency service equipment. Consequently, visitors can inspect planes up close and meet crews. In addition, food stalls and activities will serve families until nightfall. Finally, the airfield will host vendor stalls and photo opportunities near the ramp.

Interviews, safety and local context

We spoke on site with Sebastian Nowicki from Firebirds and with Artur Kielak. Moreover, both pilots discussed safety checks, weather planning and crowd interaction. Therefore, expect a mix of high-energy aerobatics and careful procedure. Also, a video of these interviews will publish on our portal on Saturday.

For foreigners, note that Polish emergency care operates mainly through the NFZ (National Health Fund), and social benefits come via ZUS (Social Insurance Institution). Likewise, a PESEL is the national identification number used for many formalities. However, visitors do not need a PESEL for a short festival visit, and you should carry travel insurance if you lack NFZ coverage. Furthermore, local police will manage traffic and security, and organisers may enforce bag checks.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: If you plan to attend, arrive early to avoid traffic, and use public transport when possible. In addition, note that EU health card holders can access urgent care via NFZ, but non-EU residents should carry private health insurance. Also, drones are often banned near airshows, so check local rules. Finally, you do not need a PESEL (Poland’s national ID number) for a day visit, though long-term residents use it for banking and official registrations.

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