Parking passes need to be purchased online in advance of arrival to the show. Vehicle arriving without a parking pass will not be permitted to park. It is likely that parking will sell out well in advance of the show.
Tickets can NOT be purchased at the gate. All tickets must be purchased online. Visit the ticketing page to view pricing.https://columbusairshow.com/tickets/
Yes, active duty, reserve and retired military members can receive a 15% discount on General Admission and General Parking by using the code “MIL1” when checking out. A valid CAC or USID card is required to be presented upon event entry along with your air show tickets. Discount is only available for General Admission and General Parking purchases.
No. Anyone who purchases a parking pass and comes into the lot, also needs to purchase tickets for the show and go inside the gate. Watching the show from the parking lot is not permitted.
The show will go on rain or shine. Air Show officials will monitor the weather and adjust the schedule as needed in order to ensure safety of performers and guests.
A limited amount of handicap parking is available on hard surface near the show main entrance. Handicap parking requires the purchase of a general parking permit and a handicap placard or plate. Handicap parking is first come, first served until the lot is filled. The grounds of the air show overwhelmingly hard surface and all premium seating is hard surface. There will be handicap washrooms available.
Hearing protection should be considered and is advised for children. Guest are responsible for providing their own hearing protection. Ear plugs and muffs may be available from air show concessionaires.
Gates open and 9 AM and close at 5 PM. There will be some flying in the morning, with the heaviest concentration of flying occurring between noon and 4 PM. The show does not release specific times for each performer because they can change. Shows for each day will be scheduled to be largely the same.
There are a variety of planes on display and extra activities for everyone to enjoy. Please check out the “attractions” portion of the website to see the specific aircraft and exhibits.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase to those 21 and over with proper ID. Premium bar service is provided in the Rickenbacker Club. Private chalets have the option for alcohol service.
It is very likely, yes. Unlike many other forms of sport and entertainment, pilots are usually very accessible at air shows. Pilots and crews of static displays will often be at their aircraft to answer questions and take photos. Pilots who are performing often walk the crowd line and will occasionally pop into seating areas for autographs and photos.
While this is not guaranteed, the Thunderbirds ordinarily gather along the general admission crowd line to sign autographs and take photos approximately 10-15 minutes after they land from a demonstration. The Blue Angels will likely not be walking the crowd line after their rehearsal demonstration on Friday.