Gold Star Family Application

Real ID’s are mandatory May 7, 2025 so if you do not have a VA card, or current Passport, a Real ID will be required to travel.

Blue Ridge Honor Flight is pleased to make available to Gold Star Family Members seats on each flight at no cost to the family. A separate application is required for each Family Member applying to go on a flight.

The availability of seats for Gold Star Family Members will be determined in accordance with the number of Veterans and the health of the Veterans on each flight.

Gold Star Family Members applying must be an immediate Family Member* of the deceased who was killed in action in a combat zone (enemy action, friendly fire or accidents in the combat zone.)

*Family Members are defined as spouse, parent, child, or sibling of veteran killed in action.

Apply by Mail - PDF

Download a printable application if you are a member of a Gold Star Family. Please complete one application per family member.

Please mail application to:

Blue Ridge Honor Flight
ATTN: Gold Star Family Application
PO Box 18057
Asheville, NC 28814

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