What is the Air Race Classic?
Since 1929, the Air Race Classic has been the epicenter of women's air racing. Pilots range in age from 17 to 90 years old and come from a wide variety of backgrounds including students, teachers, doctors, airline pilots, business owners, professionals and air traffic controllers. Race teams, consisting of at least two women pilots, must fly VFR during daylight hours only and are given four days to make flybys at each en route timing point and then land at the terminus. The race route which changes each year is approximately 2,400 statute miles in length, with 8 or 9 timing points.
Our Teams
Auburn University is one of 13 universities or colleges competing in the 2025 Air Race Classic. We are excited to have 6 racers representing Auburn University’s School of Aviation this year. Stay tuned this month for exciting news with this year's race!
In the News
War Eagle Women place third among collegiate teams, sixth overall in Air Race Classic 2023
The Auburn University School of Aviation’s War Eagle Women earned top awards at the 2023 Air Race Classic in June, placing third among collegiate teams and sixth overall.
Team 65 recognized with the “Iron Eagle Award.”
Maggie Hearn and Elizabeth Moorman received recognition for their bravery and skills shown during the 2022 Air Race Classic
Auburn Pilots take top honors
Auburn pilots won 1st place among college teams and 2nd place overall in the Air Race Classic
Good Afternoon Arkansas
After the first two legs of the Air Race Classic were canceled, our team made it to the 3rd stop in Arkansas. They joined ABC 7 - Little Rock to talk about the journey so far!
CBS 42 -Birmingham
Before the War Eagle Women begin their cross country journey, local media highlight the historic flight for Auburn Aviation.
Opelika-Auburn News
Before the War Eagle Women begin their cross country journey, local media highlight the historic flight for Auburn Aviation.
Today in Alabama
The War Eagle Women Orange Team is participating in the Air Race Classic because generous members of the Auburn Family raised over $12,000 on Tiger Giving Day. Ahead of the annual crowdfunding event, the team was featured on Today in Alabama.
Aviation at Auburn University
Auburn University has been actively involved in aviation education for more than 75 years. Its central location is well connected to a hub of world-class aviation headquarters and organizations in the Southeast. The Auburn Department of Aviation takes a holistic, interdisciplinary approach to aviation education and research. A strong sense of community and passion is evident among our 4,000-plus aviation alumni who are well-known for their positive contributions in all fields of the aviation industry.