Space Coast Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebration, Hosted by MLB

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Help Us Welcome Our Heroes Home!

MLB is proud to host the 2026 Space Coast Honor Flight Welcome Home Celebrations, honoring local veterans returning from their unforgettable day in Washington, D.C. visiting the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice. 

Join us for any or all five celebrations! Let's pack the terminal with grateful supporters cheering our returning veterans. Arrive early and enjoy the "Red, White & You" Pre-Flight Party, featuring live bands, popular food trucks, beer (21+) from Intracoastal Brewing Company, and uplifting patriotic spirit.

Read on for dates and details.

2026 Space Coast Honor Flight Schedule

Free Community Event. Free Parking. Live Bands, Food, Beer (21+) & More!

Red White And You Band Line Up
Flight Date &
   Event Time 
 Where   Flight Sponsor

  Band Headliner

April 11, 2026
8 pm - 10:30 pm

(April RSVP)

      MLB Airport Terminal
1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL  

Melbourne Orlando International Airport Panama

May 16, 2026
8 pm - 10:30 pm

(May RSVP)

      MLB Airport Terminal
1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL
Mederi CAREtenders HOSPICE

Andrew Rickman &
The No Pressure Band

June 13, 2026
8 pm - 10:30 pm

(June RSVP)

      MLB Airport Terminal
1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL  
Honoring Wil & Ed Montminy The Last Call Band

Sept 12, 2026
8 pm - 10:30 pm

(Sept RSVP)

      MLB Airport Terminal
1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL  
The Employees Community Fund of the Boeing Company Hot Pink

Oct 17, 2026
8 pm - 10:30 pm

(October RSVP)

      MLB Airport Terminal
1 Air Terminal Prkway, Melbourne FL   
Northrop Grumman Phoenix

MLB Logo Northrop Grumman
Mederi Caretenders logo
Boeing Employee community fund

What To Expect - Event Timeline

  • 8:00 p.m.                  Doors Open
  • 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.   Red, White, and You Pre-Flight Party
                                    Enjoy music, food, beer (21+), plus giveaways

  • 9:34 p.m.               Expected Flight Arrival*

  • 10:00 p.m.              Veterans Walk of Honor

  • 10:30 p.m.             Event Concludes

* Flight schedules subject to delays. Monitor our site and social channels for real-time updates.


Make It Memorable

  • Wear your red, white and blue

  • Show your love with homemade posters and flags

Come Together!

Invite your friends, family, neighbors, clubs, and co-workers.  Use our "Sharing Kit" to organize your church group, scout troop, civic club, or Veteran organization to join us.

Space Coast Honor Flight Welcome Home

Help Us Spread the Word!
(Free templates, invites and images)

Download Sharing Kit

Support the Welcome Home Celebration

Community Groups & Volunteer Participants
Event Sponsors & Celebration Partners

About Space Coast Honor Flight 

SCHF Logo

Space Coast Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization that flies U.S. veterans, free of charge, to Washington, D.C., to visit the nation’s war memorials honoring their service and sacrifice.

We are proud that our hometown heroes, accompanied by a guardian, begin their journey from their hometown airport following a moving send-off ceremony. Their incredible day concludes upon returning to MLB Airport, where they are welcomed by a grateful community, cheering and saluting their service. It is a heartfelt and patriotic celebration for all!

If you'd like to learn more about SCHF and how you can get involved, visit spacecoasthonorflight.org.

 Please note: Melbourne Orlando International Airport is proud to host the Welcome Home celebration, but we are not affiliated with SCHF operations. Any questions specific to SCHF’s program, Veterans, or Guardians should be directed to 321-456-7031 or info@spacecoasthonorflight.org.