The Homecoming Air Show is held at Pensacola Naval Air Station,
Florida, on Friday and
Saturday, November 11 & 12, 2011. Gate admission is free.
Gates open at 8 am each day.
The show begins at 9 am, with the Blues scheduled to fly around
2 pm. The pilots do
sign autographs after the show. Over 100,000 people are expected
to view the show daily.
Visitors are directed to the air field parking from both gates,
but are encouraged to use the
shuttle parking lot to avoid very long walks. Buses will make
the rounds, taking patrons to
and from the air show site. Traffic is well handled and clears
the base easily after the show.
Patrons may bring blankets & chairs, however, no
coolers, backpacks, food, drinks
or pets are allowed. (Baby and infant
needs are allowed - but no glass bottles) Small
camera and diaper bags are allowed but subject to search.
A handicap area is set aside for wheelchairs and an accompaniest
only. No seating is provided. MWR rents bleachers to provide seating
for those without chairs and bleacher seating is
available for $5 per person in advance or $7 after Oct 31. Many
large groups reserve
seating in advance so bleacher seating is limited and prepurchase
is recommended.
Bleacher, Box and Flight line seating
packages are offered on our seating page.
The show includes static displays
of aircraft of all types, food, beverage and vendor booths,
virtual reality experiences and other attractions that make this
show a favorite excursion for
folks from all over the country. There will be a Kids' Zone, virtual
games and bungee jump to entertain the children. Home Depot will
have a Kids Workshop Area with craft projects.
For those who have never attended an air show, be advised the
aircraft can be VERY noisy
and young children need protection for their ears. It can also
be windy on the tarmac and
layers of clothes are recommended. The temperature usually ranges
between 60-70 degrees.
FAQ
Layout Map
Getting to the
Base Schedule
Security will direct traffic to Shuttle Lot A, then B when A
is filled etc.
Shuttle Buses are provided at no charge and will run all day,
delivering
patrons right to the air show tarmac and back again after the
show. The
shuttles are handicap accessable.
Groups may contact us
for groups seating information.
The Friday Night Air Show
will be open to the public as well as to sponsors and
the military for whom the sponsors have helped fund this show.
Patrons can buy
combo reserve seating tickets for both day and night shows.
