The airshow is June 22 - 23, 2024. SkyFest '24 is FREE and open to everyone. The gates open at 9 am. We recommend showing up early to avoid high volumes of traffic. Gates close at 2:30 P.M. for inbound traffic. Concessions stands will be cashless. However, there will be a reverse ATM to convert cash to card.
When is the airshow?
June 22 & 23, 2024
What time do the doors open?
Doors will open to the public at 9 A.M.
Will the airshow be handicap accessible?
There will be handicap parking available just outside the entrance of the airshow.
What can I bring to the airshow
Personal carts or wheelchairs for physically challenged visitors, strollers, official service dogs, binoculars, nonalcoholic beverages in a see-through container, clutch purses that do not exceed 6.5" x 4.5".
(an exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection at an entry gate)
You can view more information about the airshow at fairchild.af.mil.
What items are prohibited?
- Pets except for service animals
- All backpacks, duffle bags and purses (over 6.5" x 4.5")
- Tents, umbrellas or large sunshades
- Smoking materials and drugs, to include marijuana, which is not legal on federal installations
- All outside food items except baby food
- Coolers, camelbacks, glass bottles, alcoholic beverages
- Bicycles, roller blades, roller skates, skateboards, scooters and go-karts
- Drones, aerial toys, and remotely controlled aircraft vehicles
- Weapons (i.e. firearms, mace, stun guns, explosives, box cutters, nunchucks, brass knuckles and knives
- Walkie-talkies, scanners, HAM radios and/or portable AM/FM radios
- Any other items Fairchild AFB security personnel deem a security risk
- No political activity
What items do you recommend bringing?
- Sunscreen
- Plastic beverage bottles with factory seal intact (baby bottles exempt)
- Reusable water bottle (empty for security line, free water stations are available inside)
- Hearing protection (especially for children)
- Folding chairs/lawn chairs
- Wagon or lightweight stroller for tired children
- Small/regular sized umbrella
- Food, beverages, and souvenirs will be available for purchase at the event
What acts aside from air acts should I expect to see while at SkyFest 2024?
We have performer ground acts to include the National Anthem/Oath of Enlistment, Fire and Police Demonstration and Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Demonstration. You can also expect to see several static displays such as: the F-35, C-21 among many others. You can find more information on the Air Show at https://www.fairchild.af.mil/skyfest-2024/.
Who will perform at the air show?
The show will have the A-10 Demo Team, a Heritage Flight featuring the A-10 and Pyrotechnics, the KC-135 Demo Team, C-17 Demo team and more. Other acts are being coordinated now and once established will be available on our website.
Will there be food available?
We will have numerous food vendors available to purchase food on the day of the event.
Will there be parking available?
Yes, free parking will be available. Limited parking will be available for RVs as well.
Where will the event be?
Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington
----THIS IS THE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR SKYFEST ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY----
9:00 a.m. – Gates open to public. Static displays, kids zone, vendors and exhibits open.
11:00 a.m. (approx.) – Aerial performances begin.
2:30 p.m. – Gates closed to public inbound traffic.
3:00 p.m. (approx.) – Final aerial performance lands.
4:00 p.m. – Event ends.
Please visit: Skyfest 2024 Shuttle Service - Spokane Transit Authority
To obtain access as a media member to any day of SkyFest '24, please R.S.V.P. by May 22, 2024 at this link to confirm your outlet's attendance. Information regarding media badges, arrival times, and base access will be provided to those who R.S.V.P.