Saturday, Sept. 16 – Sunday, Sept. 17
Gates open at 8 a.m. and the show starts at 10 a.m. The Blue Angels perform at 3 p.m. on both days.
Naval Air Station Oceana, the East Coast’s only Master Jet Base, welcomes guests to the 2023 NAS Oceana Air Show Sept. 16 – 17.
The air show, an effort of showing support of military families and communities, is an action-filled, family-friendly event.
The theme of this year’s air show is “50 Years of Women in Naval Aviation.” This is a celebration of the advancement of women’s roles in Naval Aviation since 1973 when the first group of women attended flight school in Pensacola.
The show will pay tribute to “The First Six,” who earned their Wings of Gold and recognize all women Naval Aviators, both past and present, for their service.
Award-winning broadcast journalist Ric Peterson will announce this year’s NAS Oceana Air Show.
The NAS Oceana Air Show will feature the spectacular U.S. Navy Blue Angels as well as many other amazing performances including the following:
- F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team
- F/A-18F Rhino Demo Team
- Air Power Demonstration
- The Fleet Flyby
- U.S. Navy EOD Jump Team
- HOT STREAK ll Jet Truck
- Greg Koontz and the Alabama Boys
- Aaron Fitzgerald with Red Bull Aviation
- Air Boss Wayne Boggs
- Bob Carlton, Vertigo Airshows
- Aerobatic Pilot and Air Show Performer Rob Holland
- Aerobatic pilot, display skydiver and B.A.S.E. Jumper Melissa Burns
- U.S. Navy Parachute Team, “The Leap Frogs”
- Firewalkers International Pyro
- Mark “Mutha” Hubbard and the Corsair Legacy Flight
The 2023 NAS Oceana Air Show is open to the public, and general admission and parking are free. Upgraded seating is available and tickets can be purchased online.
For more information visit OceanaAirShow.com