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September 25-27, 2026

MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA | Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126 | Directions

General Admission and Parking Are Free

Preferred Seating Tickets for the 2026 Air Show coming soon!

your 2026 air show

EXPERIENCE

Soaring Into America’s 250th

America’s Air Show returns on September 25-27, celebrating 250 years of American spirit, innovation, and aviation excellence. As the nation’s largest military air show, this one-of-a-kind event delivers an unforgettable flight line experience featuring immersive experiences, military demonstration teams, civilian aerobatic performers, aerial solo acts, vintage aircraft, and iconic warbirds.

Join us at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar for three action-packed days of high-flying excitement, patriotism, and fun for the whole family. Open to the public Friday through Sunday, the Miramar Air Show is where friends and families come together to create unforgettable memories while honoring America’s proud legacy and the future of flight.

ID Requirement: All attendees ages 18 and older must present a valid form of government-issued identification for entry to the Air Show. Entry will not be permitted without proper ID.

For non-U.S. citizens planning to attend, please ensure you possess valid documentation demonstrating your current legal status in the United States. 

Looking for details on entry requirements or other event info? Visit our FAQ Page for answers to the most frequently asked questions, or to learn about what is permitted at the air show: Permitted/Prohibited Items List. 

Performer

2026 Lineup

USN Blue Angels & Fat Albert
USN Blue Angels & Fat Albert
USMC F-35B Demo
USMC F-35B Demo
MAGTF Demo
MAGTF Demo
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III
U.S. SOCOM ParaCommandos
U.S. SOCOM ParaCommandos
MV-22 Osprey Demo
MV-22 Osprey Demo
USMC Mounted Color Guard
USMC Mounted Color Guard
USMC 3d MAW Marching Band
USMC 3d MAW Marching Band
Altus AFB USAF KC-46 Demo
Altus AFB USAF KC-46 Demo
MAGTF Demo
MAGTF Demo
Vicky Benzing "Plum Crazy"
Vicky Benzing "Plum Crazy"
Air Show Expo

Air show expo

Your Front-Row Seat to Opportunity: Exhibit at America’s Air Show

Following a successful return last year, the Air Show Expo is back again for 2026 as a dynamic indoor trade show experience right in the heart of America’s Air Show!

This is your opportunity to showcase your brand in front of thousands of aviation enthusiasts, military families, and industry professionals inside an active F-18 aircraft hangar. From aerospace innovations and interactive activations to lifestyle brands, and hands-on displays – the Expo is where the action meets the audience.

The Expo Experience

SEE YOURSELF

HERE

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, high five the audience after the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)
Miramar 2022 Air Show: Crowd 09/24
Air show spectators enjoy the static displays during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing efforts to modernize the force for future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bowles)
Miramar 2022 Air Show: Golden Nights and Leap Frogs 9/24
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform aerial maneuvers during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The Blue Angels, formed in 1946, perform precision flight demonstrations in more than 70 shows at 34 locations throughout the United States each year. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Arthur Shores)
Miramar 2022 Airshow: Audience 9/24
A Lamborghini Aventador drives on the flight line during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)
Miramar Airshow 2022: Kent Pietsch
Miramar 2022 Airshow: Innovation Expo 9/24
Miramar 2022 Air Show: MAGTF Demo 9/24
Rob Holland, piloting his MXS-RH, next to the Golden Knights, performs aerobatics during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. Holland has been performing at air shows for over 18 years. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Arthur Shores)
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration takes place during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts.
Miramar 2022 Air Show: Redbull Helo and Wingsuits 9/24
Miramar 2022 Airshow: Innovation Expo 9/24
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration takes place during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jose S. GuerreroDeLeon)
U.S. Army Parachute Team members prepare to jump at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 24, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962, “Golden” signifies the gold medals the team won in international competitions, and “Knights” alludes to the team’s ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)
A CH-53E Super Stallion flies above the flight line during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jose S. GuerreroDeLeon)
Rob Holland, piloting his MXS-RH, next to the Golden Knights, performs aerobatics during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. Holland has been performing at air shows for over 18 years. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Arthur Shores)
Miramar 2022 Airshow: Innovation Expo 9/24
The U.S. Army Parachute Team high fives members of the crowd at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, California, Sept. 24, 2022. Nicknamed the Golden Knights in 1962, “Golden” signifies the gold medals the team won in international competitions, and “Knights” alludes to the team’s ambition to conquer the skies. The Golden Knights perform in more than 100 events per year. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)
U.S. Marine Infantrymen with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide ground security during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, interacts with the audience after the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing efforts to modernize the force for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler W. Abbott)
Air show spectators enjoy the Innovation Expo during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing efforts to modernize the force for future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bowles)
U.S. Marine Infantrymen with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide ground security during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bowles)
U.S. Marine Infantrymen with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, provide ground security during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration of the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bowles)
The Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration takes place during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The MAGTF Demo displays the coordinated use of close-air support, artillery and infantry forces, and provides a visual representation of how the Marine Corps operates. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Robert F. Picone)
The U.S. Navy Parachute Team, nicknamed the Leap Frogs, conducts an aerial demonstration from a U.S. Army C-147A at the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 23, 2022. The Leap Frogs Navy Parachute Team is made up of active-duty Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen and support personnel. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing modernization efforts to prepare for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachary Larsen)
Miramar 2022 Air Show: Mike Goulian 9/23
Miramar 2022 Airshow: MAGTF 9/24
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Air show spectators enjoy the static displays during the 2022 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, San Diego, California, Sept. 24, 2022. The theme for the 2022 MCAS Miramar Air Show, “Marines Fight, Evolve and Win,” reflects the Marine Corps’ ongoing efforts to modernize the force for future conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adam Bowles)
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