Frequently Asked Questions
June 13 - 14, 2026 | Dayton International Airport
Check out the answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have a concern which is not addressed below, please reach out directly
NOTE: This section is currently being updated for the 2026 show.
We appreciate your patience. Please check back.
Permitted and Restricted Items
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What can I bring into the show?
What is not permitted?
Ticketing
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Is each ticket good for one day?
Yes, your ticket is good for the day you purchased your ticket for Saturday or Sunday ticket.
Are chalet tickets also good for admission to the show?
Yes. Blue Sky Chalet tickets and Private/Corporate Chalet tickets include admission to the show as well as the chalet area.
Are Early Access tickets also good for admission to the show?
Yes. Early Access tickets include admission to the show.
I’m looking at purchasing Pavilion/Blue Sky Chalet tickets. If I’m not purchasing 6 tickets, will I have strangers sitting at my table?
Tables in the Blue Sky Chalet and Pavilion sit six people. If you do not purchase six tickets, you will have other people sitting at the table with you.
I’m looking at purchasing a Blue Sky chalet ticket. Which row is towards the front?
Row A is the front row. Row E is the back row.
Is the Blue Sky Chalet located on the flight line?
No. The Blue Sky Chalet is not located on the flight line. It is in the second row of chalets located on a terrace level.
What food is included in the Blue Sky chalet?
The lunch typically consists of grilled chicken breasts, hamburgers, and hot dogs with pasta salad, potato salad, and fruit salad. The snacks are usually potato chips, pretzels, brownies, and cookies.
Is breakfast included in the Blue Sky Chalet?
No, breakfast is no longer included.
I’m looking at purchasing a Pavilion ticket. Which row is towards the front?
Row A is the front row. Row O is the back row.
I purchased Blue Sky/Pavilion tickets, but didn’t receive my parking pass. How do I get my parking pass?
Please email us directly with your confirmation number.
Do I have to purchase a Pavilion or Blue Sky ticket for my child under the age of 5?
Yes. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a Pavilion or Blue Sky ticket to get into those areas. Child under the age of five are free in General Admission only.
I purchased my tickets online. Do I have to print my tickets?
We encourage everyone to bring their printed tickets to the gate. You can also download the tickets to your smartphone to have scanned. Please make sure you have the tickets ready so it helps the process go smoother.
I can’t print my tickets. Is there a will call booth at the show where I can pick them up?
No, there will be no will call booth.
I can't find my tickets or confirmation email. Who can I contact?
Please search your emails and check your “spam” and “trash” folders. If you cannot find it, please CLICK HERE and contact us directly.
I purchased a General Admission ticket, but would like a Pavilion ticket instead. Can I exchange my GA ticket for a Pavilion ticket now?
No. You can upgrade to the Pavilion, if available, on the day of the show.
I purchased a Family Four Pack. Where do I pick up my souvenir program?
You will pick up your souvenir program at the Event Tent pick up located by the Information Booth. Please bring a copy of your receipt and your ID.
Can I leave and re-enter the Air Show?
Yes, keep your ticket stubs and make sure you receive a wristband when you exit.
What is the age of a youth?
Youth is ages 6 through 11 years old. Youth pricing is available for General Admission only. Child 5 and under get in free for General Admission.
When do Kroger tickets go on sale?
Please check back for the on-sale date.
Admission and Parking
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What are the entry restrictions?
Please visit the permitted and restricted items page for the most update to date information.
What time do the gates open?
Please check the schedule page for the latest information.
What is the process for the free shuttle service to and from the Pavilion and Blue Sky chalet area?
The shuttle buses will pick up at the front of the P-lot parking lot and will take you to the Pavilion or Blue Sky area. The shuttle runs from roughly 9 am until 6:30 pm continuously.
Is the parking lot far from the show grounds?
Yes, the parking lot is far from the show grounds. It involves a lot of walking.
Where is the parking lot located?
Please check the parking page for the latest parking, directions, and traffic information.
Can I park my RV in the parking lot?
You may drive it in and park during the show, but there is NO OVERNIGHT RV parking available.
Is there handicapped parking?
Patrons with handicapped licenses or hang tags will be directed to the appropriate area.
Please check our accessbilty services page and parking page for additional information.
I purchased a Blue Sky Chalet/Pavilion ticket, but have a handicap sticker. Where do I park?
If you purchased a Pavilion, Blue Sky, or chalet ticket, you will park in the P-lot parking. There are some buses that are wheelchair accessible.
What services do you have for the disabled?
I purchased a Early Access ticket. Where is the Media parking lot?
Media Parking Lot for media, and Early Access ticket purchasers Media Parking Lot: Take Exit 64 Northwoods Blvd from I-75. Follow signs to appropriate lots. Stay in middle lane. Click Here for Parking Map to the Media and Early Access Lot Click Here for Apple pin Click Here for Google pin Click Here for Waze pin
Is RTA providing the Park & Ride option from the Air Force Museum?
We are currently working with RTA please check back for more information.
Can we use credit cards inside the show?
Some concession booths accept credit cards, but some are cash only.
Seating
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Can I bring a lawn chair or blanket?
Yes. We encourage those with general admission tickets to bring their own chairs and blankets. Private chalets, Blue Sky Chalets, Pavilion, and Chairman’s Club all have chairs, so it is not necessary to bring your own.
Does the Pavilion seating include chairs?
Yes. The Pavilion seating has chairs. You do not need to bring your own.
Is there bleacher seating?
No. General Admission ticket holders can sit in the available open space.
Are there seating layouts for the different sections?
Yes, Seating maps (where applicable are listed below).
Click here for the Pavilion seating layout.
Click here for the Private Chalet layout.
Click here for the Aviators Alley layout.
Click here for the P-51 Club layout.
Click here for the Blue Sky Chalet layout.
Aircraft / Acts
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Is the show schedule the same for both Saturday and Sunday?
Yes, the show schedule the same for both Saturday and Sunday?
What time is the feature show?
Will there by Huey/Cobra helicopter rides?
Yes. Please check the rides page (when available).
What are the radio frequencies used by the air show?
That information is not released.
Can you give me a schedule of acts?
The schedule is always changing and isn’t finalized until closer to the show. Please check the schedule page for the most up-to-date information.
Weather
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How can I stay cool?
We will have several misting stations, cooling buses and a free water refill station located throughout the show.
What happens if it rains?
The air show is rain or shine event. There are no refunds or rainchecks.
Volunteering
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How can I volunteer at the Air Show?
Media
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How do I get press credentials?
Press/Media Credentials requests must be submitted through our website. Please see our Media Credential page to submit an application.
Can I get a video of the show?
No. We do not have videos available.
Will the air show be televised?
There will be no live TV broadcast from the air show.
Vendors
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I would like to be a merchandise vendor. Who do I contact?
Please contact Plane Things. They can be reached at 614-792-2654 or at [email protected].
I would like to be a food vendor. Who do I contact?
Please contact San Francisco Puffs & Stuff. They can be reached at 954-584-1925 or at [email protected].
Medical
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I have a good allergy or certain dietary restrictions. Who can I call to discuss my food limitations?
Please reach out to our food concessionaire, San Francisco Puffs & Stuff at 954-584-1925.
I purchased a ticket to the Blue Sky Chalet and have a food allergy or dietary restriction. Who can I call to discuss my food limitations?
Please reach out to our catering company, Chef’s Choice. They can be reached at 513-489-6006.
I have a medical condition and need to bring medication that needs to stay cold. Can I put it in a cooler?
If you have a medical need and must have your medication kept cold, you can bring it in a SOFT-SIDED cooler ONLY. You CANNOT bring it in a hard cooler. The medication MUST be accompanied by a doctor’s note stating you have a medical need
I am bringing my baby to the show and need to keep formula cold. Can I bring it in a cooler?
You can bring formula in a SOFT-SIDED cooler ONLY. You CANNOT bring it in a hard cooler. Only formula is allowed in the soft-sided cooler.
Visitors
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Can you direct me where to stay during the event?
Visit Dayton Montgomery County Convention & Visitors Bureau on the Internet, daytoncvb.com or call 800-221-8235.
Where can I get information about the Air Force Museum?
Visit the National Museum of the Air Force on the Internet, nationalmuseum.af.mil or call 937-255-3286.
How far is the Air Force Museum from the air show?
The museum is approximately 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous
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Is there a tradeshow?
No, there will no longer be a trade show.
Is there a Friday event to kick off the air show?
Please check back closer to the show for the full list of activities.
Is there a fly-in option?
Yes, please email [email protected]
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