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THUNDER AND LIGHTNING OVER ARIZONA
Gates open to the general public at 9:00am
Welcome to the Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona Air Show! On the weekend of March 25-26, we are opening the gates and inviting everyone to enjoy a free, weekend-long event packed full of entertainment. Come out and see dynamic aerial displays, memorable planes, and SO much more! The world-renowned United States Air Force Thunderbirds will be headlining this event. Limited premium seating available.
The following statics will be on display.
T-6A Texan II
F-35A
RC-135
C-5
KC-135
MV-22
T-38
KC-135
MQ-9
F-16C
A-10C
HH-60
HC-130
HH-60G
F/A-18
F-15C
KC-10
RC-26
Piper Enforcer
HU-16
F-104
T-38A
The team at the 355th Force Support Squadron at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is very excited to welcome you to the 2023 Thunder & Lightning Over Arizona Air Show.
The Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Air Show is free to the public, however premium tickets can be purchased online using the link on our website.
The gates open at 9:00am for the general public.
The show is completely free to the general public. General Admission parking is free. However, premium tickets are available for purchase, and VIP Parking is available on a limited basis to Platinum ticket holders.
Yes, there will be designated portions of the parking lots for properly-marked handicapped vehicles.
No, parking lots are reserved for transiting to and from the show only.
No, this event is open to the public.
Yes, however you will have to process through the security checkpoint again.
Yes, there will be food, drinks, alcoholic drinks (we I.D.), and souvenirs available throughout the show area.
Yes! Performances, static displays, activities, and concessions are the same each day. .
Alcoholic beverages may be purchased at the event, with proper I.D. You may NOT bring alcoholic beverages into the Air Show.
Currently, there is no mask mandate, nor required proof of vaccination/negative test results.
There are a number of bathrooms and hand washing stations on-site for ease of use. Social distancing is encouraged.
Lawn chairs are permitted. Please note there is a lengthy walk from the parking lot to the general admission seating area.
Premium tickets are available for purchase prior to the event.
Most of the vendors will accept major credit cards, but there will be ATMs on-site.
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