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GENERAL ADMISSION IS FREE AND DOES NOT REQUIRE A TICKET. AIR SHOW NETWORK VIP EXPERIENCE™ SEATING IS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.

Frequently Asked Questions

SCHEDULE

Friday, September 12 is closed to the public. This day is only open to DoD cardholders for DOD Day and attendees for STEAM Day.

9:00 a.m. Gate Opens

10:20 a.m. Opening Ceremony

National Anthem

U.S. Army Golden Knights

Joint Base Andrews Flyby
  89th Airlift Wing
  113th Wing
  459th Air Refueling Wing
  1st Helicopter Squadron

U.S. Naval Academy Parachute Team

RJ Gritter Comedy Act

Robert Schmidle Pitts Aerobatics

Warbird Thunder Aerobatics

U.S. Air Force Transport Legacy Flight
  C-17 Globemaster III
  C-47 Skytrain

U.S. Navy Rhino Demo Team

Wingwalker Sam

Aarron Deliu Extra 330 Aerobatics

B-25J “Panchito” Demonstration”

RJ Gritter Decathlon Aerobatics

U.S. Army Golden Knights

C-17 East Coast Demonstration Team

F-35A Lighting II Demonstration Team

U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight
  F-35A Lightning II
  P-51 Mustang

ACEMAKER T-33 Aerobatic Demonstration

Mike Goulian EA330 Aerobatics

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

4:00 p.m. Event Ends

Exact timing of each performer will not be posted. Sequence of events is subject to change without notice due to weather, safety considerations and other unforeseen circumstances.

Parking:

Public Parking is not available on the base.

Free general admission parking will be available at Northwest Stadium with free shuttle services to Joint Base Andrews. Parking at Joint Base Andrews is only open to DoD cardholders, general admission parking is only available at Northwest Stadium. DoD cardholders can sponsor up to 6 guests in the same vehicle.

Getting Here

Northwest Stadium
1600 Ring Rd, Landover, MD 20785

Transportation

Buses will run from Northwest Stadium to Joint Base Andrews from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. The last return bus from Joint Base Andrews to Northwest Stadium will depart at 5 p.m.

Accessibility

Accessible parking for attendees with valid handicap placards will be available at Northwest Stadium. Accessible buses will be available to and from the event.

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Public Transportation / Ride Sharing:

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

Taking Metro? The Morgan Boulevard Metro Station (Silver/Blue Line) is located about one mile from Northwest Stadium and offers pedestrian access to the stadium. All attendees must board the free shuttle at Northwest Stadium to travel to Joint Base Andrews.

Taking Rideshare? Set your drop-off location to Northwest Stadium. All attendees must board the free shuttle at Northwest Stadium to travel to Joint Base Andrews. Rideshare drop off at Joint Base Andrews for access to the air show is not allowed.

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Bag Policy:

Permitted Items:

This is not an all-inclusive list and all items are subject to search.

Service animals

Empty water bottles

Portable lawn chairs

Collapsible strollers and wagons

Handheld umbrellas

Collapsible tripod and monopods

Prohibited Items:

Flags, Banners, or Signs

Weapons of any kind including pocketknives, pocket tools, scissors, box cutters, billy clubs, large heavy chain link jewelry or belts, mace and pepper spray.

Firearms, ammunition or other explosives of any type.

Federally Prohibited Drugs

Alcoholic BeveragesCoolers

Recreational motorized mobility devices, bikes, skateboards, rollerblades

Walkie-Talkies, HAM radios, scanners

RC aircraft & drones

Flammable items and fireworks

Pets (except for service animals)

All aerosols to exclude sunscreen

Outside food, coolers, grills or glass containers

Glass bottles

Liquid without factory seal intact (baby bottles are exempt) 

DoD Day (September 12)

DoD cardholders are welcome and invited for a preview of aerial demonstrations on Friday, September 12. For base access, DoD cardholders can sponsor up to 6 guests in the same vehicle. Advance registration is not required, but guests must be U.S. Citizens. 

Identification Requirement

Proper identification includes but is not limited to:

- DoD Common Access Cards
- Military Retiree ID cards
- Military Dependent ID cards
- State/Federal Law Enforcement (ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS)
- Sponsored Guest (i.e. DBIDS card holders)

Guests of DoD cardholders (18 years old and older) must present a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or other acceptable identification, such as:

- U.S. Passport or Passport Card
- Veteran’s Health Identification Card (VHIC)
- Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)
- Birth certificate with raised seal and social security card

PIV cardholders: Members with a PIV from an accepted agency can only sponsor themselves for the DOD day. Check with your agency if your PIV is accepted at Joint Base Andrews for installation access.

Getting Here

DoD cardholders should enter through the Pearl Harbor Gate (3045 Pearl Harbor Drive, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762)

Parking

DoD cardholder parking will be available at Joint Base Andrews (east side ramp) with free shuttle services to spectator areas (west side ramp). Parking at Joint Base Andrews is only open to DoD cardholders, general admission parking is only available at Northwest Stadium.

Accessibility

Accessible parking for attendees with valid handicap placards AND base access will be available at Joint Base Andrews. Accessible buses will be available.