Plan Your Day

The following guide will help you prepare for the Kaneohe Bay Air Show.

Before you leave for the Air ShoW

Don’t waste your time by bringing prohibited items

Before leaving for the Air Show, review the Prohibited Items page as select items will be subject to confiscation.

stay longer by staying safe

For you or everyone in your group, be prepared with plenty of sunscreen to slather on, tiny umbrellas for shade, wear hats and sunglasses.

If you are bringing kids, take a picture of them and what they wear in case they get lost. A photo will help volunteers, staff, and law enforcement find your child.

Getting to the Air Show

Car Pooling and Travel

To ensure everyone can make it to the Air Show, we encourage you to carpool. Please check out our Transportation, Parking & Directions page to learn how to get to the Air Show.

Follow the signs

When entering the base, follow the signs posted and directions given by base personnel. Those with a parking pass, please follow the designated signs and have your parking pass printed and available.

Bus Route

Busses are provided to help shuttle event-goers from the parking areas on MCBH to the Air Show.

  • For residences on Base, please use the Blue Line Bus on MCBH.
  • For all others who are visiting MCBH, please use the Red Line Bus.

Enjoying the Air Show

Enhance Your Experience with VIP Tickets

Offering exclusive entry into the Top-Brass VIP Chalet, covered and spacious seating, private catering, a hosted bar, unlimited beverages, designated restrooms, giveaways and the best views and sounds of the show. VIP tickets are available at the Ticket Details page. Preferred parking is also available for purchase on the website. Purchase (4) four or more VIP Tickets and preferred parking is free.  

Arrive Early

Gates open at 10:00 a.m. Don’t miss out on any of the flying action. Come early to arrive before the line vehicles entering the base gets too long. Carpooling is highly recommended.

Stay Hydrated and Well Nourished

Making sure you eat, stay hydrated, and keep shaded will help prolong your enjoyment at the air show.

The After Show Shuffle

As you leave the air show, follow posted signs and directions from base personnel.

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