Plenty of people in Jacksonville already know what they're doing on the third weekend of October. That's when the NAS Jax Air Show comes to town with high-flying aerobatic aviators, parachute teams and the Blue Angels.
Here's what we know about this year's air show.
When is Jacksonville's air show in 2024?
Where will Jacksonville's air show be in 2024?
The show has alternated between NAS Jacksonville and the Beaches. The 2024 show will be held at NAS Jax. The 2025 show was called off when the U.S. Navy Blue Angels announced they would not be appearing.
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Will the Blue Angels perform at Jacksonville's air show in 2024?
Yes, the Blue Angels are scheduled to perform at NAS Jax in 2024.
Who else will perform at Jacksonville's air show in 2024?
Aerobatic flyers Rob Holland, Kyle Fowler, Aarron Deliu and Skip Stewart are scheduled to appear. St. Augustine's Patty Wagstaff, a member of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, is also on the schedule, along with the U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team and the Para-Commandos United States Special Operations Command Parachute Team.
What else is happening at Jacksonville's air show in 2024?
Historic aircraft will be parked on the aprons at the air station. There will also be a kids' zone and cash-only food and beverage booths.
What time do the Blue Angels fly in Jacksonville?
The schedule has not yet been posted. Gates are scheduled to open at 9 a.m., performances start at 11 a.m. and the Blue Angels typically fly around 3 p.m.
How much are tickets for Jacksonville's air show in 2024?
Admission is free. VIP seating is available for $10.
How many people will be at Jacksonville's air show in 2024?
Base historian Ron Williamson estimated that 350,000 people attended the show over two days in 2022.
What can I bring to Jacksonville's air show in 2024?
Cameras, binoculars, small bags, strollers, wagons and portable chairs are permitted, but the chairs cannot be in a bag. Prohibited items include outside food and beverages, alcohol, coolers, pop-up tents and sun umbrellas, pets, bicycles, skateboards, kites, balloons, drones, fireworks, medical cannabis, firearms, knives and concealing costumes.
Where do you park for the Jacksonville air show?
The Allegheny and Yorktown gates to the base will be open for air show traffic. The Birmingham gate will not be open to the public during the show. Vehicles will be inspected before being allowed on the base and visitors will pass through metal detectors and safety checkpoints before entering the viewing area.
Can visitors wander around the base during the air show?
Definitely not. It's an active military base and air show visitors will be restricted to areas north of Yorktown Avenue.
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