Inaugural Roswell event welcomed 60,000 to KROW for excitement-filled week
ROSWELL, N.M. / October 10, 2025 / AVIATION NEWS—Avflight Roswell, in partnership with the City of Roswell and Roswell Air Center (KROW), hosted the 2025 National Championship Air Races and Air Show, welcoming upwards of 60,000 aviation enthusiasts to the area for an excitement-filled week.
This year marked the first time the races were held in New Mexico. Nearly 75 pilots participated in the week’s events and performances—spotlighting Avflight Roswell and its surrounding area as a premier destination for aviation excellence and community celebration.
As the host and sponsor FBO, Avflight Roswell donated two of its hangars for use during the week-long event, in addition to providing top-tier fuel and ground handling services to support race needs.
“It was a true honor to sponsor the inaugural National Championship Air Races and Air Show in Roswell,” said Joe Meszaros, Avflight’s vice president of operations. “For decades, the air races have been a celebrated tradition in Nevada. Bringing that same energy to the air race’s new home in Roswell for the very first time was an exciting milestone—one that united aviation enthusiasts and highlighted our industry in an inspiring new way.”
Bobbi Thompson, Roswell Air Center director and NCAR board member, said: “Roswell was pleased to welcome air race spectators from 48 different states and multiple international countries. On behalf the City, the airport and the National Championship Air Races, we pledge to make the event better, bigger and faster going forward.”
As the exclusive FBO at Roswell Air Center (KROW), Avflight Roswell specializes in premium services and amenities for business and leisure travelers alike. Its dedicated team delivers a full-service lineup of offerings, including premium fuel, on-site aircraft maintenance, ample hangar space, complimentary crew cars and personalized concierge services—all from its modern and welcoming facility.
Located just minutes outside downtown Roswell, Avflight Roswell offers convenient access to popular attractions, including the International UFO Museum and Research Center, Roswell Historic District, Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge, and Roswell Museum, to name a few.
As an Avfuel-branded network location, Avflight Roswell provides customers with lucrative rewards with AVTRIP and competitive prices with Avfuel Contract Fuel. Customers also benefit from transaction ease when using the Avfuel Pro Card at its FBO with the ability to put everything—fuel and non-fuel items with or without a fuel purchase—on one transaction, avoiding processing fees.
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