The Greater Binghamton Airshow is back this weekend featuring performances from military and civilian aircraft accompanied by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels taking to the sky.
The lineup this year will include performances by Air Heritage Inc, Jersey Jerks, Vampire Airshows, Precision Exotics, Navy T-54, C-123k, and the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will make their first appearance in Binghamton since 2009.
This event is expected to attract 15,000 to 25,000 people to the Greater Binghamton Airport for both event days.
Fly in a Fortress or simulate a Navy SEAL mission at Greater Binghamton Airshow
The United States Navy will be bringing virtual reality to Johnson City at this year's Airshow. The Nimitz, a mobile VR experience, will showcase a simulated Navy SEAL mission.
An 18-wheeler will be on site allowing visitors to step into a Navy SEAL mission through an Oculus Rift headset. The experience will offer a full replication of steering, sounds, full use of the throttle system and the sensation of piloting a Navy Special Warfare Combatant Craft. After the mission is complete participants will be graded and debriefed on their performance.
The Nimitz VR experience will be available Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Looking for a thrill and want to take to the sky? The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and the North American B-25 Mitchell will be welcoming passengers aboard for a ride and tour.
To purchase tickets and find out more information visit https://www.azcaf.org/tour/
Greater Binghamton Airshow ticket information and parking
Tickets are currently still available for purchase online.
Saturday package deals are starting at $65 for two adult tickets and one off-site parking pass. A $115 family package includes two adult tickets and two youth tickets for children between six years old to 18 plus one off-site parking pass.
Prices for Sunday tickets are slightly higher. A Sunday family package for two adult tickets, two youth tickets and one on-site parking pass is $130. Two adult tickets with on-site parking package are $80 and a family package of four includes two adult tickets, two youth tickets and one off-site parking pass for $115. Two Sunday adult tickets and one off-site parking pass is $65.
Individual ticket prices for Saturday and Sunday are $25 for youth, $30 for adults and $20 for one on-site parking pass and an off-site parking pass is $5.
Airshow organizers advise having your ticket printed out or available as a screenshot on a device to ease the check-in process. As part of security requirements valid identification has to be presented before entry into the venue.
What to expect from this weekend's weather
According to the Binghamton National Weather Service, the early forecast for the weekend will be partly sunny with a high of 84 with a chance of thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Saturday. Clear skies Sunday with a high of 82 with 0% chance of rain. This is a rain or shine event so check the weather before heading out to dress accordingly.
Attendees are encouraged to bring sunglasses, sunscreen, lawn chairs, earplugs, and blankets to comfortably enjoy the show. Bring a camera if you would like to capture footage of the performance to rewatch later or share.
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