A vector graphic created for the 2026 Defenders of Freedom Air Show at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, honors the "Freedom250" theme by celebrating the past, present, and future of aviation, June 8, 2026. The graphic pairs a vintage P-51 Mustang with an F-35 Lightning II to symbolize the evolution of military flight heritage. Designed in Adobe Illustrator and Firefly, this graphic will serve as the primary visual centerpiece across print and digital platforms leading up to the event.

Plan Your Trip

A FREE base/parking pass is required for every vehicle entering Offutt Air Force Base during the event. This requirement applies to all attendees, including Department of Defense (DoD) ID cardholders. To reserve your base/parking pass please visit: https://www.defendersoffreedomairshow.com/ 

🚧 USSTRATCOM, Kenney (Flag), and Meyer Gate: When you register for your FREE base/parking pass, you will receive a confirmation email with specific instructions on which gate to use, along with personalized driving directions to your designated parking area.

♿ Accessibility: Designated accessible parking will be available for guests possessing valid ADA placards or ADA license plates. These spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive early to ensure a parking spot.

All guests are strongly encouraged to review the final traffic and parking maps prior to arrival.

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

  • Clear bags
  • Reusable water bottles
  • Folding lawn chairs
  • Strollers and wagons for children
  • Cameras and photography equipment
  • Sunscreen
  • Essential medical items
  • Baby formula, breast milk, and baby supplies

Offutt Air Force Base is a nonpublic forum and as such has the ability to regulate political activity within the perimeter of the installation. Access to the air show may be denied to any individual who seek to engage in demonstrations that would result in interference with or prevention of orderly accomplishment of the mission of the installation. 

All bags are subject to screening. 

  • Firearms of any kind (including replica/toy weapons)
  • Ammunition or explosives
  • Fireworks, firecrackers, bottle rockets
  • Drugs or drug paraphernalia
  • Pepper spray or mace
  • Pocket knives, switchblades, butterfly knives, machetes
  • Brass/iron knuckles, clubs, chains, modified bats
  • Tasers or stun guns
  • Pop-up tents, tents, canopies, canopy umbrellas
  • Outside alcohol, food, and beverages (not to include water)
  • Hard coolers (Soft-sided coolers allowed)
  • Glass containers
  • Drones or remote-controlled aircraft
  • Laser pointers

Important Notice: Skateboards, bicycles, rollerblades, and recreational motorized devices are strictly prohibited on the flightline. Any weapons confiscated by security personnel will not be returned.

Coming Soon!

General Information

Media representatives are invited to save the date for premier access to air show activities. 

Credentialing details and the schedule will be released closer to the event date. Media organizations interested in early coordination may contact 55th Wing Public Affairs at 55wg.pa@us.af.mil for more information. 

Interested in becoming a commercial sponsor? 

Please go to offutt55fss.com/air-show/ for sponsorship details.

Information for DoD Personnel

Coming Soon!

Bellevue Gate will only open to residents of Coffman Heights, dorm residents, and volunteers. Please note that this gate will not provide access to the air show or the rest of the south side of the base, as through-traffic will be completely blocked.

🎟️ PREMIUM TICKETS

Admission is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Optional premium seating available at www.defendersoffreedomairshow.com/

📧CONTACT US

Email us at 55wg.pa@us.af.mil

For premium ticket assistance, visit https://www.attendstar.com/ or call (531) 230-5690.