Visitors should be prepared for unpredictable Alabama weather by wearing sunscreen, rain jacket and hearing protection. Other things to consider bringing: - Reusable water bottle (empty for security line, free water stations are available inside) - Hearing protection for children - Wagon or lightweight stroller for tired children - Stadium chair or cushions for premium bleacher seating with the purchase of premium airshow experience tickets - Lawn chairs (collapsible camping chairs are fine, but subject to search) - Visitors may want to bring cash as many booths will be selling food, beverages, and souvenirs
In order to keep the security lines moving as quickly as possible, please take note of prohibited tems while planning your day at the airshow. The following is a list of banned items that will be confiscated or cause visitors to be turned away at the gate if brought to the Red Tails Airshow: - Weapons of any kind including pocket knives, tasers/stun guns, pocket tools, scissors, box cutters, batons (collapsible or otherwise), mace and pepper spray - Firearms of any type (regardless of open/concealed carry: NO FIREARMS) - Toys that resemble firearms - Flammable items, and fireworks, laser pointers, noise makers and air horns - Pets (except for service animals) - Spray paint, silly string, aerosol containers with the exception of sunscreen/sunblock and bug spray - Outside food, water, coolers, grills, glass containers, ceramic containers/bottles of any kind are prohibited. Aluminum cans are prohibited, however, aluminum containers are authorized but must be emptied prior to entry. Security Forces will make exceptions for medical/children needs as necessary. Medical needs must be validated; example: medical alert bracelet or prescription stating the need, etc. - Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) also known as drones, for any purpose whatsoever, are not permitted on the premises; personnel found operating and in possession of such will have UAV confiscated - RC motorized grounds vehicles (cars/trucks, etc.) - Walkie-talkies, HAM radios, scanners - Alcohol, illegal drugs, medical marijuana - Dry ice - Bicycles, skateboards, hover boards, scooters, heelies, roller skates or roller blades - Frisbees, balloons, sport balls, beach balls, or any such projectile - Obscene/indecent clothing, banners, signs, or other materials - Excessively large items and bags (the only exceptions are diaper bags, small purses, and small camera bags at or below 21 inches long, 10 inches wide, 10 inches deep) All other items may be refused after being deemed inappropriate or unsafe at the discretion of Security Forces All visitors are subject to search by Security Forces.
The airshow will begin at 9:00 a.m and end at 5:00 p.m. Specific times for each act will not be listed due to variables such as weather, aircraft maintenance, etc. However the acts will perform in the following order on both Saturday: - ACC F-22 Demonstration Team - U.S. Air Force Academy's Wings of Blue Parachute Team - Close Air Support Demonstration ...and more!
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Free parking is available on-base for Distinguished Visitor's, Volunteers, and for Disabled/Handicap (Please have your respective disabled/handicap hang-tag placard visibly displayed in the windshield for clear identification and available to show the traffic detail as needed. Personnel will be directed to the disabled/handicap parking area at the first intersection after entering the base). Off-base parking will be available and everyone will be bused to and from the base.