Key Facts
• On July 11, at 8:00 AM, Blue Impulse arrived at Kansai Airport.
• Initial display flight on April 13 was canceled due to bad weather.
• Osaka Governor Yoshimura requested rescheduling; flights set for July 12-13.
• Flights will take off at 2:40 PM from Kansai Airport on both days.
• Routes include Osaka landmarks like Tsutenkaku and Expo Memorial Park.
• Display flights over the Expo venue will last about 15 minutes starting at 3:00 PM.
• Heavy congestion expected; entry restrictions possible at Yumesaki and Bentencho stations.
• Traffic regulations, including no parking, will be enforced in surrounding areas like Maishima and Sakishima.
Summary
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse aerobatic team arrived at Kansai Airport on July 11 to prepare for display flights over the Expo 2025 venue. Originally scheduled for April 13, the flights were postponed due to inclement weather. Rescheduled for July 12-13, the flights will take off at 2:40 PM, passing over Osaka landmarks before performing a 15-minute display over the Expo site at 3:00 PM. Authorities anticipate significant congestion, with potential entry restrictions at nearby train stations and traffic regulations in surrounding areas. Visitors are advised to plan accordingly.
