More National Guard Flyovers In Minnesota: When To Watch

BURNSVILLE, MN — The Minnesota National Guard is planning to do more flyovers Wednesday, May 13 to honor the frontline workers in the battle against the spread of the new coronavirus. "Last week’s flyovers were an opportunity for us to show our appreciation for those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight," Maj. Gen. Jon Jensen said in a statement.

"We chose several hospitals as flyover points, but it is truly only a symbolic gesture, as the intent isn’t to honor only those facilities, but all the essential workers statewide. Whether you are a medical provider or a meat packing employee; a teacher or gas station attendant; an emergency responder or a garbage collector, your work and the care you provide have kept our state safe and functioning. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice."

Wednesday's flyovers will include F-16 Fighting Falcons and C-130 Hercules aircrafts from the guard's 148th Fighter Wing out of Duluth, the 133rd Airlift Wing out of Saint Paul, and the Air Force Reserve’s 934th Airlift Wing.

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"Our crews must fly regularly to maintain their proficiency," said Col. James Cleet, 133rd Airlift Wing Commander. "This is an outstanding way to both train our aircrew and to recognize those in our community that are on the frontline working hard for the citizens of Minnesota."

The flyover flight path includes the following Minnesota cities: Aitken, Albert Lea, Alexandria, Baudette, Bemidji, Big Fork, Blue Earth, Burnsville, Cloquet, Cook, Crosby, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Edina, Ely, Fergus Falls, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Hermantown, Hibbing, International Falls, Jackson, Luverne, Mankato, Marshall, Moorhead, New Prague, New Ulm, Northfield, Redwood Falls, Rochester, Roseau, Shakopee, Silver Bay, Thief River Falls, Two Harbors, Virginia, and Worthington.

There is potential for the times to change based on weather and airspace availability. Use #OperationAmericanResolveMN, #AirForceSalutes and #ThankYouMN when posting about the flyovers.

Southern Minnesota route - Two C-130 Hercules

Time windows are in military time.

Edina — M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital 12-12:20

Burnsville — M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital 12:10-12:30

Shakopee — St. Francis Regional Medical Center 12:10-12:30

New Prague — Queen of Peace Hospital 12:15-12:35

Mankato — Mayo Clinic Makato 12:25-12:45

New Ulm — New Ulm Medical Center 12:30-12:50

Redwood Falls — Redwood Hospital 12:35-12:55

Marshall — Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center 12:50-13:10

Luverne — Veteran's Home 12:50-13:10

Worthington — Sanford Worthington Medical Center 1300-13:20

Jackson — Sanford Jackson Medical Center 13:05-13:25

Blue Earth — United Hospital District 13:15-13:35

Albert Lea — Mayo Clinic Albert Lea 13:25-13:45

Rochester — Mayo Linic St. Mary's and Mayo Clinic 13:35-13:55

Northfield — Northfield Hospital 14:10-14:25

Northwestern Minnesota Route - F-16 Fighting Falcons

Duluth — Shoreline 11:48-12:03

Hermantown — Miller Creek, Essential, Government Services Building 11:48-12:03