Pony Express STOL

06/23/2026

Aviation fans in the region, there’s another reason to get excited this week! 🙌✈️

The 2026 Air Race Classic is making a stop in St. Joseph, bringing some of the nation’s top women aviators to Rosecrans Memorial Airport. We love seeing St. Joe continue to grow as a destination for incredible aviation events and opportunities.

If you have the chance, head out on Thursday and help give these folks a warm welcome. 👏🏼

06/11/2026

05/25/2026

Welcome the Cub and Vintage Cub Competitors!

#21: Lee Boyd, Carbon Cub SS
#67: David Warren, Piper PA 18-150
#68: Nick Ardilo, Carbon Cub SS
#953: Justin Coletti, Piper J3
#176: Ron Hanson, Aeronca Champ

See you in just a few days at Rosecrans Memorial Airport in St. Joseph, MO! Visit nationalstol.com/ponyexpress for tickets and event information

05/23/2026

Backcountry class announced 🙌⤵️

05/22/2026

Meet our competitors! 🙌⤵️

05/20/2026

Pony Express STOL – Volunteer Call!

Like being behind the scenes? Like free swag? Like helping make something genuinely cool happen in St. Joseph?

We’re building the volunteer crew for Pony Express STOL on May 30 — and yes, you get an exclusive volunteer shirt.

If you want to be part of the action, sign up and join the team.

Volunteer sign‑up: https://volunteer.nationalstol.com/volunteer/

05/18/2026

The countdown is on! Join us next weekend at Rosecrans Memorial Airport. Find details and tickets here: nationalstol.com/ponyexpress

05/09/2026

We’re looking forward to the 2026 Pony Express STOL competition. Huge thanks to local sponsors like FLY TECH Pilot Academy who make it all possible.

03/05/2026

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Rosecrans Memorial Airport will put some of the area’s top pilots to the test once again for a day of specialized aircraft landing and

03/03/2026

Pony Express STOL is officially returning to Rosecrans Memorial Airport on May 30, 2026. We’re excited to welcome competitors and spectators back. More details to follow.

Follow Rosecrans Memorial Airport and National STOL Series for all the latest information.