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![]() Part of this discrepancy is that flyover missions are usually classified as training missions, the costs for which are included in a unit’s operational budget for the year. Air Force officials, however, claim that the only cost it records is the fuel cost to fly the jets, which it says was $109,000. The media widely reported that the military flyover during halftime cost taxpayers $450,000. The short answer is, for any kind of active jet flyover, it’s going to be well over $100,000 - but the real answer could be much more than that. ![]() The cost of a flyover is a bit difficult to determine, however, as it depends on the type of plane used, the location, and how many planes are flying. On the Fourth of July, cities across America will incorporate flyovers into their celebrations this year. But you can’t pay for air power with just patriotism: flyovers cost money, and figuring out exactly how much is a little bit complicated. Heck, President Donald Trump even had the first one since the 50s at his presidential inauguration. ![]() military has been showing off its engines during military flyovers at sporting events, parades, celebrations, and of course, the Fourth of July. The sound of a fighter jet flying overhead is unforgettable. ![]()
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