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/ 

♿ 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.

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 Rivet Joint

RC-135 Combat Sent

WC-135 Constant Phoenix

EA-37B Compass Call

U.S. Army Ground Equipment

And even more exhibitors...

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

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.

🎟️ 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.