HEADLINER: USAF Thunderbirds

USAF demo teams:

ACC F-22 Demo Team

ACC F-35 Demo Team

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Visitors should be prepared for the weather of the day and exciting loud aircraft maneuvers by bringing hearing protection.

TIPS:

• Sunscreen
• Plastic beverage bottles with factory seal intact (baby bottles exempt)
• Reusable water bottle (empty for security line, free water stations are available inside)
• Hearing protection (especially for children)
• Wagon or lightweight stroller for tired children
• Stadium chair or cushion for free bleacher seating (collapsible camping chairs are fine, but subject to search)
• Food, beverages, and souvenirs will be available for purchase at the event

Visitors may want to bring cash as many booths selling food, beverages, and souvenirs will be open for business.

*All visitors are subject to search by security forces. 

Take note of prohibited items while planning your day at Airpower Over Hampton Roads 2023. Banned items will be confiscated and/or cause visitors to be turned away at the gate.

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

• Firearms of any type
• Toys that resemble firearms, laser pointers
• Flammable items and Fireworks
• Pets (except for service animals)
• Spray paint and silly string
• Outside food, coolers, grills, or glass containers
• Glass bottles
• Liquid without factory seal intact (baby bottles are exempt)
• Walkie-talkies, HAM radios, scanners
• Alcohol and illegal drugs
• Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, heelies, roller skates or roller blades, or hover boards
• Excessively large items and bags (the only exceptions are diaper bags, small purses, and small camera bags at or below 21 inches long, 10  inches wide, 10 inches deep)

Possession and use of Marijuana is illegal on Joint Base Langley-Eustis or any federal installation.  This includes both recreational and medicinal.

-Do not cross any security ropes or lines set up on aircraft.

-No distribution of religious or political material will be allowed.

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I have small children. Can I bring a stroller, diaper bag, or change of clothes?

Yes. Strollers will be hand-searched at the security checkpoint. Please bring only necessary items in the diaper bag, subject to hand-search at the security checkpoint. Also please consider bringing hearing protection for small children.

Can I bring my camera, video camera, or cell phone?

Yes. There are no security restrictions on these items. However, large camera bags are not permitted. Bring only necessary camera equipment, leaving extra attachments at home. A small fanny pack or vest is useful for carrying small lenses. Keep in mind that everything is subject to search.

Can I bring food?

Small snacks are fine as long as they are not in glass containers.  In addition, no ice chests or coolers (except small coolers for medical supplies or infant formula purposes,) nor bags larger than a small purse, fanny pack, backpack and Camelbaks will be allowed. All items brought are subject to approval by gate security personnel and are hand-searched at security checkpoint.

Will there be any food or souvenirs available?

Yes. There will be concessions at the Airpower Over Hampton Roads 2023 for food, drinks, and souvenirs.

Can I leave and re-enter the Airpower Over Hampton Roads 2023?      

Yes. You may leave and re-enter as many times as needed. However, anyone re-entering will have to go through the shuttle bus line and security checkpoints again.

Is tailgating allowed?

No.

Do I need a military ID?

No, this event is open to the public.

Can I take pictures or get autographs?

Yes. Many of the performers make themselves available for autographs and pictures during the show.

Will it be necessary to have hearing protection?

Due to the nature of the event, it is highly encouraged you bring hearing protection – especially for children. There will be a number of aircraft taking off, landing, and performing, which will be extremely loud.

Which day will the Thunderbirds be performing?

Both! The Thunderbirds will perform their amazing demonstrations both days, weather permitting.

Will there be shade?

There are limited areas of shade available throughout the flight line. You can take a walk through one of our larger static displays to get a break from the sun, as well as a few open hangars featuring displays.

What happens if it rains?

In the event of rain, some flying demonstrations may be delayed. However, unless the weather poses a serious threat to the safety of the visitors and participants, the show will proceed as scheduled with some modifications. In the event of an Air Show cancellation, announcements will be coordinated with local news agencies as well as a recorded message available on the Installation Status Hotline, (757) 764-7550, as it becomes available.

Are umbrellas allowed at the air show?

Small rain umbrellas are fine to bring (the small ones that fit in a purse), but large golf umbrellas or shade umbrellas are banned as they may block the view of spectators behind you.

What type of medical services will be available?

First aid only will be provided such as oral hydration, treatment for minor cuts and bruises, and application of emergency medications (ex. Epi-pens). Medical personnel will stabilize and coordinate transportation to higher level of care for all other injuries/illnesses.

Who can I call for additional information?

For more information, call the Joint Base Langley Eustis Public Affairs office at (757) 764-5701 or email us at 633abw.paedit@us.af.mil

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For Force Support Squadron or Sponsor Information visit: https://jbleforcesupport.com/

For media inquiries please contact: 633abw.pa.media@us.af.mil

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