The show is just days away, time to look a little closer at the weekend.
Weather:
Weather for the show will be perfect. Mid to upper 70’s with some breeze. Saturday will see some scattered clouds with Sunday clear and warm.
Parking:
Parking is of course free. The main entrance of the base is off Cactus avenue. Simply follow the signs to be directed to parking. Early birds and VIP/disabled get parking on the tarmac near the gates. Parking then overflows onto grass/dirt field.
Security:
Expect metal detector and bag searches. Essentially, if you cannot bring it to an airport terminal, don’t bring it to the show. Folding chairs and small umbrellas will be allowed, as will small coolers (soft-sided).
Thursday and Friday activity:
There will be activity on and around the base Thursday and Friday, this activity is not open to the public. Thursday will be final preparations and arrivals of aircraft. Friday will be media day and show practice. If you wish to view this, the museum will be the place to be. For Friday the museum will charge $10 for admission.
The Museum:
The museum offers a different perspective on the show for the small price of $5 per person on Saturday and Sunday. It’s location places you withing the airshow box (meaning aircraft fly right over you). This is a popular location for photographers due to the glare we get on the base side facing the sun. There are the museum aircraft and a few vendors to see, but you will not get the music and narration of the show.
For even more information, check out the Airfest blog
We will be covering the show from arrivals through to the Sunday show. We will try to have photos from each day up those evenings. Video will take longer to edit and post.
A few of our images from 2008, click for larger:
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