Tickets

June 13 - 14, 2026 | Dayton International Airport

Tickets for the 2026 Air Show will go on sale to Air Show Insights members on Nov. 1 at 8 AM. If you want exclusive first access to tickets, sign up for Air Show Insights. The General Public will receive access to tickets for the Air Show on Nov. 4th at 8 AM.

Ticket Options

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General admission

Three women relax in the General Admission area at the Dayton Air Show, seated in lawn chairs with umbrellas for shade on a sunny day. They enjoy drinks and snacks while watching the aviation performances from the open grassy field, reflecting the casual, family-friendly atmosphere available to all attendees.

General Admission Tickets admit ages 6+ for one day of the show (5 and under are free).

Please note: this is not a tented area, and shade will be limited. Tickets are valid only for the specific day they are purchased. General Admission Parking is included.

Note: Your Kroger sales receipt is your ticket. It will be collected at the Main Gate and will no longer be exchanged for a ticket.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, no rainchecks.

General Admission

Ages
(6+)

Online Advanced
(Limited Time -Limited Quantity)

$20

Current Price
Prices increase as tickets are sold.

Full Price

$42

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

Family 4-Pack

Smiling family of four posing together at an outdoor air show, carrying backpacks and wearing casual clothes and hats. The parents and two children stand arm in arm, ready to enjoy the event.

This family value brought to you by Synchrony, the Official Bank of the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show Presented by Kroger

SAVE ONLINE NOW!

A great way to have some family fun!

Synchrony Family Four Pack includes:

4 General Admissions tickets
1 General Admission parking pass
1 official Souvenir Program
Up to 70% savings over regular prices!

Tickets are valid only for the specific day they are purchased.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, no rainchecks.

Family 4-Pack

All Ages

Price

$99

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

Pavilion Seating

Pavilion Seating at the Dayton Air Show provides shaded comfort under colorful umbrellas where guests relax in folding chairs and enjoy refreshments while watching aerial performances. The section offers a lively, social atmosphere with clear runway views, combining convenience, shade, and an enjoyable vantage point for aviation enthusiasts.

Pavilion Seating Includes

Admission to the show
Reserved umbrella table seating with chairs
Free P-Lot Parking Pass (1 per 2 tickets)
Free shuttle service to and from the Pavilion
Each table seats 6 but tickets can be ordered in any amount
EVERYONE, regardless of age, entering the pavilion area requires a Pavilion ticket

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, no rainchecks.

Pavilion

All Ages
(Individual)

SPECIAL America 250 Package
(Whole table, rows L-O only)

All Ages
(6 Person)

Price

$59

$250

$325

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

P-51 Club

The P-51 Club seating area at the Dayton Air Show features neatly arranged black chairs and shaded tables under a large white tent, offering guests a comfortable and organized viewing space close to the runway. Surrounded by open green grass and colorful umbrellas in the distance, the section provides a relaxed yet premium atmosphere for enjoying the aviation performances.

The P-51 CLUB is a spacious, tented area located right on the show line near the jet team parking designed for guests to enjoy shade and have access to tables and chairs for relaxation.

P-51 Ticket Includes

Admission to the show
Beverages (water, soda)
Grilled luncheon entrees with side dishes (11:30AM – 1:30 PM)
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Free P-Lot Parking Pass (1 per 2 tickets)
Access to non-public portable washrooms
Premium outdoor seating along the flightline (tables and chairs are not reserved)
EVERYONE, regardless of age, entering the P-51 Club area requires a P-51 Club ticket

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, no rainchecks.

P-51 Club

All Ages
(Individual)

All Ages
(2 Person – America 250)

Price

$139

$250

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

Blue Sky Chalet

Spectators sitting on white folding chairs and under blue umbrellas in the Blue Sky Chalet section of an outdoor air show. Families and friends look up at the sky, some shading their eyes with sunglasses, while enjoying the sunny weather

Blue Sky Chalet is the supreme value at the Air Show!

Blue Sky Ticket Includes

Admission to the show
Reserved umbrella table seating with chairs
Access to air conditioned tent and restroom
Grilled luncheon (12:00 – 2:00pm) entrees with side dishes, snacks/desserts
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Beverages including beer, wine, ice tea and soda served all day
Free P-Lot Parking Pass (1 per 2 tickets)
Free shuttle service to and from the chalet area
EVERYONE, regardless of age, entering the Blue Sky Chalet area requires a Blue Sky ticket.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, no rainchecks.

Blue Sky Chalet

All Ages

Price

$169

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

Skyview Lounge

The Skyview Lounge at the Dayton Air Show features rows of white chairs on the grass with shaded tables under blue umbrellas, positioned in front of a large white hospitality tent. Guests enjoy a comfortable seating arrangement with clear views of the runway, combining relaxation, shade, and an elevated experience for watching the aviation performances.

The Skyview Lounge is open theater style, non-reserved seating with access to VIP trailer restrooms and an air conditioned tent. The area is located adjacent to the Pavilion, right of show center.

Skyview Lounge Ticket Includes

Location” On Flight Line
Grilled luncheon (11:30pm to 1:30pm) entrees with side dishes
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Complimentary beverages (non-alcoholic)
Admission to the show
Free P-Lot Parking Pass (1 per 2 tickets)
Please note: EVERYONE, regardless of age, entering the Skyview Lounge area requires a Skyview Lounge ticket. Tickets will be good only for the day for which it is purchased.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, no rainchecks.

Skyview Lounge

All Ages

Price

$149

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

Aviators Alley

Guests seated at white folding tables under umbrellas and tents at the Aviators Alley VIP area of an outdoor air show. People are relaxing, eating, and watching the event on a sunny day with blue skies and scattered clouds.

Located at show center with access to VIP trailer restrooms and an open air tent.

Aviator Alley Ticket Includes

Admission to the show
Location: On Flight Line
Open air tent with six umbrella tables for shade, plus open air theater-style seating. Tables and chairs are not reserved.
VIP trailer restrooms
Free P-Lot Parking Pass (1 per 2 tickets)
Free, air-conditioned shuttle service to and from the chalet area
EVERYONE, regardless of age, entering the Aviator Alley area requires an Aviator Alley ticket.

Tickets will be good only for the day for which it is purchased.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, no rainchecks.

Aviators Alley

All Ages

Price

$99

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

Chairman’s Club

Guests relax under blue sun umbrellas in the Chairman’s Club at the Dayton Air Show, a premium seating area offering shaded tables, catered dining, and front-row views of aerial performances. In the background, a formation of three aircraft soars across the sky, giving attendees an exclusive, comfortable vantage point to enjoy the aviation spectacle.

The Chairman’s Club is an exclusive area on the flight line affording members excellent viewing of the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show. Amenities include a delicious buffet and full service bar in a beautifully landscaped setting. The Chairman’s Club is ideal for entertaining your clients, friends, family or special guests in first-class style.

All-Inclusive Chairman’s Club Benefits

One Reserved Marker Umbrella Table with 6 seats.
Tables can be purchased for either day.
On-site VIP parking (1 parking pass per 2 tickets)
Delicious, food buffet – including continental breakfast, lunch, gourmet desserts and snacks
Premium bar
Air-conditioned restrooms
Pride of involvement in a highly regarded community event

Breakfast 9:00-11:00 AM
Lunch 12:00-1:30 PM
Dessert – Afternoon
Beverages Served All Day

Membership Donation

Your donation to become a member of the Chairman’s Club provides you with member and guest benefits as well as sponsorship support of the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show program. All members will receive special recognition for their support.

For reservations or further information call (937) 898-5901, Ext. 2040.

The Chairman’s club is a great area to view the air show. From the gracious and helpful staff, to the excellent food, the Chairman’s Club delivers everything as promised.

Robert Keelor, President
International Display Systems, Inc.

Please Note: EVERYONE, regardless of age, entering the Chairman’s Club requires a Chairman’s Club ticket

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

Private Chalets

Families and guests enjoy food and drinks under shaded blue umbrellas in a private chalet area at an airshow, creating a relaxed VIP dining experience with reserved seating.

The Chalet Area is a reserved private area, which provides premier viewing of the Show. Chalets, custom-sized for your group, are ideal for company picnics or entertaining clients and special guests. Chalets include large air-conditioned tented food serving area, umbrella tables with chairs, and theatre seating. Full service catering, including beverages, is available at very reasonable prices.

Features & Guest Benefits

Tent, umbrella tables and seating provided for your comfort
Front line viewing of all Air Show entertainment
Free dedicated parking and air-conditioned shuttle
Private air-conditioned tent and restroom facilities

For reservations or further information call (937) 898-5901, Ext. 2040.

It just does not get any better than watching the show in one of the Chalets! Having your own facilities, food, and drinks make for a very comfortable day for the young and old alike. Everyone loves it. The staff are friendly and helpful, year after year. What a great place to bring your family and friends for a most enjoyable day.

Deborah Gross
President of Dayton Defense

Please Note: EVERYONE, regardless of age, entering a Private Chalet requires a Private Chalet ticket

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

Early Access

A smiling man in a blue tank top holds a young child while taking a selfie in front of a modern fighter jet on display at an airshow, capturing the excitement of early access admission.

How would you like to get exclusive access to air show displays before the show gates open? Ever wish you could get better photos of air show displays and selected performer aircraft without so many people in the foreground? Now’s your chance!

The CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show presented by Kroger will be offering a limited number of Early Access tickets to non-media guests.

Destination Dayton Early Access Tickets

Early Access begins at 7:00 AM and concludes at 9:00 AM
LIMITED number of passes are available
Receive media parking pass
Includes admission to the CenterPoint Energy Dayton Air Show
Tickets will be good only for the day for which it is purchased.

Guests purchasing Early Access tickets will be provided a Media Parking pass at the conclusion of their transaction.

 

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, no rainchecks.

Early Access

All Ages

Full Price

$75

*Please note: All sales are final and the event will take place rain or shine. No refunds or returns.

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