Apache Airflow 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Airflow 2 reached end of life on 22 Apr 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
109 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Airflow 3.3. Check your versionairflow version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Airflow release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Dec 2020 | — |
| End of life | 22 Apr 2026 | 0.3 years ago |
| Active support ended | 22 Oct 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.11.2 · 14 Mar 2026 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Apache Airflow 3.3.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Airflow 3.3 (latest release 3.3.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Airflow 2 still safe to use?
Apache Airflow 2 reached end of life on 22 Apr 2026, 109 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Airflow 2?
Yes — the final release (2.11.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache Airflow 2 to?
Upgrade to Apache Airflow 3.3, the newest actively supported branch.