Sport, emotions, flight and solidarity: Sunday, 6th September, experience a special day with the Air Operations Command Open Day and the 16th Spring Run
It Air Force Aerospace Operations Command opens the doors of its Logistics Base for a unique event that unites sport, passion for flight, fun, and social commitment.
Sunday 6 September 2026, from the 15:30, the COA Logistics Base in via Wagner 60 in Ferrara it will be transformed into a large open space for families, sports enthusiasts and the curious of all ages, with a rich programme of activities and the 16th edition of the Spring Run, The national event dedicated to runners and walkers. For an afternoon, it will be possible to enter a place normally inaccessible to the public and experience up close the world of the Air Force. Visitors will be able to admire a static exhibition of military aircraft, structures, systems and equipment of the Air Force and NATO, test their skills with flight simulators and virtual reality, and witness operational demonstrations, performances and the exciting parachute drop. There will also be food and drink areas, sports facilities and, to conclude the day, live music and entertainment.
Aisle 17:30 It will be time to put on your trainers and take part in the Spring Run, an event open to everyone: from registered athletes to walkers, from children to families, to those who simply wish to spend a few hours outdoors in a truly special setting.
The sports programme includes:
The route runs between the Base and the airport area, immersed in greenery and far from traffic, offering participants the chance to run or walk in a picturesque setting normally reserved for operational activities. The Spring Run is much more than a sporting event: it is an opportunity to share the values of sport, health, inclusion, and respect for the environment, experiencing a day of meeting between citizens and the Italian Air Force.
The event is sponsored by Ferrara Municipality and UISP Ferrara, with the valuable contribution of volunteer associations and local partners who, year after year, make this initiative possible. Participation also supports the Italian Air Force's charitable collection “A Gift from Heaven 2026“, because every step can become a concrete gesture of solidarity.
Access to the Open Day is free, subject to online registration on this portal, or by signing up for the Spring Run.Who). To facilitate visitor flow, the Shopping Centre “Il Castello” will provide dedicated parking, connected to the Base entrance via a specially marked pedestrian walkway.
Come and run, walk, discover, and share a day different from the usual. Sport, flying, technology, music, and solidarity await you, together with the Italian Air Force.
COA Events, 0532.828021 – Mon./Fri. 08:00/16:30, aerocoa.cer@aeronautica.difesa.it
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