The world-famous Mysuru Dasara celebrations will also be even more special this year with a spectacular aerial show by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team. The air show will take place on October 18 and 19, 2026, at Bannimantap Ground in Mysuru, with nine Hawk Mk-132 jet aircraft to perform synchronised aerobatic manoeuvres.
It will be one of the most popular events in the festival, drawing aviation fans, tourists, photographers and local residents. But drone flying in the designated area will be restricted for a week so that the pilots, the tourists and the people watching the air show can be kept safe.
According to the schedule listed in the report, the Surya Kiran air show on October 18 and 19 will start at 10 am. The team is noted for its precision and coordination of formations, and it is a demonstration of the skill, discipline and teamwork of Indian Air Force pilots. Nine red-and-white Hawk Mk-132 jets will fly in the Mysuru performance.
They will perform a series of aerial manoeuvres to achieve striking patterns in the sky. It is expected to be quite an attraction for the Dasara programme, which is based on cultural events, heritage activities and public events in the city.
An aerobatic display is expected to have 13 pilots with the team performing in close coordination. This is a very demanding task of keeping the aircraft moving at a very high speed, and coordination is needed to achieve it. The information provided says some of the manoeuvres have the aircraft flying with less than five metres between their wingtips, which shows the amount of coordination that is required.
You can watch loops, barrel rolls, inverted flights and the 'DNA' formation manoeuvre. The manoeuvres are practised, and the jets will make a pattern and be able to be seen against the sky, which is a great display of the skill of the pilots and their discipline.
The show is also expected to include coloured smoke in saffron, white and green, representing the colours of the Indian national flag. These kinds of performances are clearly among the most recognisable in the Surya Kiran team’s performances and are one of the most eagerly awaited events for the crowd.
Mysuru, we’re here! The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team has arrived, and the skies are about to come alive! Are you ready, Mysuru? 📍 Bannimantap Grounds, Mysuru 📅 18 & 19 October 2026 🕥 1030 H onwards @SpokespersonMoD @CMofKarnataka @DC_Mysuru @MCCComm_Mys @CPMysuru https://t.co/o48Az9smMe
— Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (@Suryakiran_IAF) October 17, 2026
Such intense formations and precise manoeuvres, and coloured smoke, will surely make the event part of the Dasara fest as a whole. People who are going to attend should have sufficient time to get to the venue and to follow the police or event organisers’ instructions. And they should also be informed of any changes to the programme or timings.
In addition to the preparations for the air show, Mysuru City Police have also imposed temporary restrictions on drone operations in the vicinity of Bal Bhavan. According to the report, Mysuru City Police Commissioner Seema Latkar has ordered a temporary red zone or no-fly zone within a 10-nautical-mile radius of Bal Bhavan on October 17, 18 and 19.
The restrictions are in place from 10 am to 1 p.m. on those days. It was issued under Rule 24 of the Drone Rules, 2021, which is aimed at protecting the public and preventing any interference with the aerial display. The exact boundaries and conditions should be checked against the official police order before flying any drone in the area.
The restrictions are applicable to the public and photographers, YouTubers and media organisations. Any media company wanting to use drones must obtain permission from the police department. Anyone planning aerial photography or video coverage should not assume that professional work, media credentials or ownership of a registered drone automatically enables a flight inside a restricted area. Drone operators should check the applicable rules, secure all necessary approvals and comply with the instructions issued by authorities. Flying a drone without permission in the area could lead to legal action.
The restrictions are particularly important because an unauthorised drone could create a safety risk when there are multiple fast-moving aircraft in the show. There should be no launch of drones, remote-controlled aircraft or other flying devices that could interfere with the display. People who are taking pictures or videos should use handheld cameras or other permitted equipment rather than attempting unauthorised aerial filming.
The Surya Kiran air show will be one of the biggest events in Mysuru Dasara 2026, and the residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the Indian Air Force’s aerobatic skills at Bannimantap Ground. With shows scheduled on October 18 and 19, the event will be of huge interest to the public, and we urge visitors to check the current schedule and access arrangements through Dasara and the police before visiting.
Of course, the temporary drone restrictions must be respected throughout the specified period. A safe and successful air show will not only depend on the pilots’ precision but also on the cooperation of spectators, content creators and everyone attending the celebrations.
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