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/
♿ 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.
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.
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.
USAF Academy Wings of Blue (Jumping from the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team C-47 Skytrain)
T-28 Trojan Phlyers
CAF P-51 Mustang “Gunfighter”
RJ Gritter Decathlon
Kevin Coleman, Redbull/Extra 300
Fighter Jet Inc, MiG 17-F
F-35A Demo Team
USAF Heritage Flight: F-35A Lightning II/ F-5 Tiger II Mustang
TORA! TORA! TORA!
Flyovers
RC-135 Rivet Joint
E-4B Nightwatch
Ground Performers
Precision Exotics
Smoke-N-Thunder Jet Car
USAF Heartland of America Band
USAF Mobile Tours
Don't forget to check out the STEM Expo!
F-35 Lightning II
TBM Avenger
Van's RV-12
C-5M Super Galaxy
T-34B Mentor
UH-60 Black Hawk
The Pink Jet
BT-13 Valiant
MH-139A Grey Wolf
Fairchild PT-19
F-15E Strike Eagle
Van's RV-4
T-38 Talon
Nanchang CJ-6
A-37 Dragonfly
E-6B Mercury
T-6 Texan II
Civil Air Patrol Cessna 172
B-52H Stratofortress
Aeronca Champion
EC-130H Compass Call
Van's RV-8
UH-1 Iroquois
RC-135 Combat Sent
WC-135 Constant Phoenix
EA-37B Compass Call
U.S. Army Ground Equipment
And even more exhibitors...
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.
Base residents and employees can expect Traffic Control Points, signage and barriers along multiple intersections to ensure event traffic does not interfere with housing areas and Air Show support routes. Do not circumvent the signage/barrier instructions.
Base residents and employees have received separate access instructions. Please follow the guidance provided to you.
If you do not plan on attending the show, please avoid entering the installation during event hours (8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
DoD ID cardholders are encouraged to shop at the Commissary and Base Exchange before the weekend.
Several 55th Force Support Squadron facilities will be closed during air show weekend.
Offutt Field House will be manned from 7AM - 4PM each day with 100% ID check. 24/7 access will remain outside manned hours. No special parking available, due to air show requirements.
Friday, August 7, will have several early closures.
Check the website to see full FSS facility hours: https://offutt55fss.com/holiday-hours/
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.
USSTRATCOM and Kenney (Flag) 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.
Admission is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Optional premium seating available at www.defendersoffreedomairshow.com/
Email us at 55wg.pa@us.af.mil
For premium ticket assistance, visit https://www.attendstar.com/ or call (531) 230-5690.