The jet originally gained fame in James Bond film Octopussy in 1983, when it flew through a hanger.
Designed in the 1970s by American aircraft designer Jim Bede, the single-seat aircraft has a wingspan of just over 5m and weighs 185kg.
The aircraft in Wānaka will be powered by a TJ100 jet engine.
Aircraft owner Andrew Vincent, of West Melton, has been displaying a variety of vintage historic aircraft for the past 20 years and is looking forward to flying in next year’s show.
"I’ve always had a hankering that I’d like to share it with the public because it is such a unique little aeroplane," he said.
"Warbirds over Wanaka is simply a historic show and constantly pulls out some amazing aeroplanes — I’m a real fan."
Warbirds over Wanaka is expecting a similar turnout to the sold-out 2024 show, which attracted a crowd of about 65,000 people over the three-day Easter Weekend.
There are only nine BD-5 jets flying in the world, and this is the only one in the southern hemisphere still flying.
The BD-5 is ready to take flight among other aircraft including a large turnout from the Royal New Zealand Air Force as well as the Black Falcons aerobatic display team, which shows off the skills of some of the RNZAF’s best pilots.
