Despite the rain, Hamm's Airport Festival was a resounding success, garnering widespread acclaim.
In the heart of Hamm, a city gearing up for its 800th anniversary in 2026, plans are underway for a grander airshow festival next year. The 2025 event, held on August 2-3, proved to be a resilient success despite the rainy weather that swept through.
Jacqueline Schluésener reports that the Hamm Air Sports Club (LSC) drew a positive conclusion from the weekend's event. High attendance and visitor interest were particularly noted, with approximately 25,000 visitors gracing the festival.
Over the course of the two days, there were 300 take-offs recorded, although no flights were possible due to the weather. However, lectures and model aircraft provided entertainment to keep spirits high.
The city of Hamm is also focusing on barrier-free playgrounds, but details about their location and design were not provided.
Unfortunately, a fire at Uentroper Harbor affected the clubhouse, but no further information about its impact was given.
Despite Saturday being particularly wet, visitor spirits remained high, a testament to the enduring appeal of such events. Many of this year's pilots have already committed to participating in the 2026 flight show, a promising sign for the future of the Hamm Airshow Festival.
As Hamm prepares to celebrate its 800th anniversary, plans for the airshow festival in 2026 include a larger event with enhanced programming to build on this year's success. The city, its residents, and the air sports community look forward to another exciting celebration of aviation in Hamm.
Goethestraße in Hamm has reopened, though no information about the duration or extent of the reopening was given.
Following the successful resilience of the 2025 Hamm Airshow Festival, the home and garden sector might consider embracing a lifestyle that champions outdoor-living, given the event's high attendance and enduring visitor spirits. As Hamm moves towards its 800th anniversary in 2026, the airshow festival is planning enhancements to incorporates more elements of outdoor-living within its programming.
