Please reference the ticket page for the different seating options.

Tickets can NOT be purchased at the gate. All tickets must be purchased online. Visit the ticketing page to view pricing.

The show will not be canceled. There will be no refunds or rain checks for 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.

There will not be a photo pit at this year’s show.

There will be a limited number of handicapped spots located at the front of our parking lots. The spots are located on a hard surface. Please note that it is first come, first park. So we highly recommend arriving early to secure a spot if you need one.

When you arrive at the air show, please alert parking attendants that you are looking to park in one of the handicapped spots.

We are in the process of updating our parking map, and will make it available as soon as it is complete. Please check the parking page for the latest information..

Our parking team has technology that allows them to scan your license plate as you enter, and it tells them if you have a parking pass or not. The goal is to streamline the parking and keep everyone moving at a steady pace into the parking lots.

While we strongly encourage you to enter a license plate number if you can, it is not required. The most important thing is that you have a parking pass. You cannot park at the show without it, and we are not selling them at the gate.

We will send emails closer to the show that will allow you to update or enter a new license plate number. If you are still unable to enter a license plate number, please be prepared to present your parking pass to parking attendants at the show and follow their directions.

We understand (and appreciate) that people come from out of town, so entering the license plate number is optional. We will send out emails closer to the air show, which will allow you to add a license plate number to your parking pass.

If you still are unable to provide a license plate, that is fine. The most important thing is that you have a parking pass. As you approach the air show, please follow the posted signs and directions from the parking attendants, and make sure you have your parking pass ready to show them.

Free parking is not available at the Columbus Air Show. We must rent the parking space from the airport authority, and the cost of each parking pass helps to cover the fees.

All vehicles parking at the show are required to purchase a parking pass online in advance. Parking passes are limited and must be purchased ahead of time, as they will not be available for purchase at the gate. Each pass covers everyone in the vehicle and ensures a parking space within walking distance of the main entry gate.

You can find more details and purchase parking passes here.

Yes, Rickenbacker Club tickets include on-site Premium VIP Parking. Each table of six comes with two parking passes. The VIP Parking lot is conveniently located adjacent to the VIP Gate Entrance.

If you’d like to learn more or purchase other tickets/parking passes, please visit our tickets page.

No, parking is not included with your tickets to these areas and must be purchased separately.  Click here to view parking options.

You do not have to enter a license plate number when you purchase a parking pass. The most important thing is that you have a parking pass. You cannot park at the show without one, and we do not sell them at the gates.

We will send emails closer to the show that will allow you to enter a new license plate number or update an old one. If you still are unsure of the license plate number, that is fine. Just have your parking pass ready to present it at the gates and follow the parking attendant’s instructions.

2241 John Circle Dr, Columbus, OH 43217

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 due to security reasons.

We have a “one-stop shop” of parking information and directions. Please visit our Parking and Directions page for additional information and maps.

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.

Please review our entry restrictions page for a full list of both prohibited and restricted items.

Outside food and beverages are not permitted. There will be a variety of food concessions throughout the venue to serve guests throughout the day.

The ONLY exception is for medical reasons.

NOTE: We do allow empty water bottles into the show, which can be refilled outside of the white hangar.

Yes, empty water bottles are permitted and there will be (non-chilled) water stations available for refills.

Yes

A limited amount of handicapped parking is available on hard surface near the show main entrance. Handicapped parking requires the purchase of a general parking permit and a handicap placard or plate. Handicapped 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.

Please reference the Accessibility page for additional information.

We do not have mobility aids to rent at the air show, however, all mobility aids are allowed into the show.

Yes, guests with General Admission access to the show may bring their own chairs for seating at the event.

Seating is provided for those in premium seating areas and outside chairs are not permitted in premium seating areas.

Performers are generally the same for all three days, unless otherwise noted. Please referece the performers page for specific details.

Performers are generally scheduled to fly all three days – including Friday. Please referece the performers page for specific details or exceptions.

*Performers are subject change without notice

Performers are generally scheduled to fly all three days. Please referece the performers page for specific details or exceptions.

*Performers are subject change without notice

Yes, service animals are permitted at the show. Please note that there will be jets flying, which
can be extremely loud, and the pavement will be hot.

No. Pets are not allowed into the air show.

DO NOT LEAVE ANY ANIMALS IN YOUR CAR.

Concessions will accept credit cards and cash.

No

No, the show will not provide hearing protection. Some vendors may sell hearing protection, but we cannot guarantee it. We do encourage everyone of all ages, especially children, to utilize hearing protection at the show as the jet noise can be loud.

Yes, we appreciate your interest!  Visit our volunteer page to learn more.

No, there will not be any available options to fly into the event at Rickenbacker.

Please reference the schedule page for the latest informtion.

Yes, please reference the venue map page for the latest version.

Yes, please go to the main gate to check for lost and found or contact Columbus Regional Airport Authority.

No. The Columbus Air Show is a smoke-free venue. This includes the usage of cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, vapes, marijuana, etc.

No, there are no designated smoking areas in the venue.

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.

There is no re-entry to the show.

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.  Please check the tickets page for additional information.

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 jet jeam ordinarily gathers along the general admission crowd line to sign autographs and take photos approximately 10-15 minutes after they land from a demonstration.