The Joint Base Andrews Air Show is organized by Joint Base Andrews. NavyWeek.org is an independent guide and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the show, its organizers, the U.S. military, or any participating squadron. Dates, performers, and ticketing are set by the organizer and the Department of Defense and can change — always confirm current details with the official source before you travel.
Joint Base Andrews Air Show
The premier air show in the Nation's Capital — military and civilian aerial demonstrations just outside Washington, DC, with free admission.
Joint Base Andrews, best known as the home of Air Force One, opens its gates for one of the most-watched air shows on the East Coast. Held just outside Washington, DC, the JB Andrews Air Show pairs headline military jet teams with static displays, a STEAM expo, and performances by the U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard. Here’s what to know before you go.
Joint Base Andrews Air Show 2026 — Key Facts
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed — check official site
- Location
- Joint Base Andrews, Camp Springs, MD
- General admission
- Free
- Parking
- Free (off-site at Northwest Stadium, with free shuttle)
- Public parking on base
- Not available — DoD cardholders only
- Official site
- jbandrewsairshow.com
Last verified: July 13, 2026
WHEN IS THE JOINT BASE ANDREWS AIR SHOW?
Joint Base Andrews typically holds its air show in September, though the base does not host one every year and the schedule can move. The 2025 show ran September 13–14.
The 2026 date has not yet been officially confirmed. We're tracking the official site and will update this page — and notify our email list — the moment dates are announced.
TICKETS & ADMISSION
General admission is free. There's no cost to attend, though you can purchase food or premium seating to make the day more comfortable.
Paid upgrades typically include:
- Premium Seating — reserved seating areas, well suited to families or groups
- Flight Line Club — a catered premier tent with an upgraded flight-line experience
Premium seating is released closer to the event and tends to sell out — buy early once it's live.
PERFORMERS & FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Headline military jet teams rotate year to year. Recent and previously announced performers have included:
- USAF Thunderbirds (F-16 Fighting Falcon)
- F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team
- F/A-18 Rhino Demonstration Team
- U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team
- Goulian Aerosports and other civilian aerobatic acts
- U.S. Air Force Band and Honor Guard
Alongside the flying, the show runs a STEAM expo with science, technology, engineering, arts, and math exhibits for students and families.
Performers vary by year and are confirmed by the show closer to the event. We update this section once the official 2026 lineup is published.
PARKING & DIRECTIONS
This is the most important logistics detail for Andrews: the public cannot park on base. Parking on Joint Base Andrews is restricted to DoD cardholders.
For the general public:
- Park free at Northwest Stadium — 1600 Ring Rd, Landover, MD 20785 (home of the Washington Commanders)
- Free shuttle buses run from the stadium to the base and back
- On recent show days, buses ran from roughly 8:30 AM, with the last return bus leaving the base in the late afternoon
- Metro option: the Morgan Boulevard station (Silver/Blue Line) is the nearest rail stop
Accessibility: accessible parking for valid placard holders is available at Northwest Stadium, with accessible buses to and from the event.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Joint Base Andrews is an active military installation, and because public access runs through the off-site shuttle, planning ahead matters.
- Arrive early. Shuttle and security lines build quickly in the morning.
- Bring ID. Government-issued photo ID requirements apply; check the official site for the current year’s specifics.
- Review the bag and prohibited-items policy on the official site before you go — base security rules are stricter than a typical public event.
- Come prepared for a full day in the sun with limited shade.
ABOUT JOINT BASE ANDREWS
Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, Maryland, is one of the best-known military installations in the country — the home of Air Force One and the air gateway to the Nation’s Capital. Its air show reflects that profile, drawing tens of thousands of visitors for a showcase of military airpower within sight of Washington, DC.
SOURCES
- Official Joint Base Andrews Air Show site — Joint Base Andrews
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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NEARBY & RELATED
When Andrews fields the Thunderbirds, you can follow the team’s full national tour schedule and demo guide. For a Navy show with a confirmed 2026 date, see the NAS Oceana Air Show in Virginia Beach.
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