Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show 2026 at NAS Pensacola
The 2026 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Sherman Field on Naval Air Station Pensacola, according to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' 2026 schedule. Gates open at 8 a.m., the show starts at 9:30 a.m. and the Blue Angels fly last, around 2 p.m.
The Homecoming Air Show is the Blue Angels' season-ending show at their home base, Naval Air Station Pensacola. General admission and parking are free. Because it is on a Navy base, there are ID rules and a list of things you cannot bring. Here is everything from the official sources, updated every year.
NAS Pensacola is just west of our coverage area, in Escambia County on the Pensacola side of the bay.
Date, time and place
- Free Homecoming Air Show, day 1
- Free Homecoming Air Show, day 2
Watch
Getting there and parking
- When to arriveGates open at 8 a.m. on both days and the show starts at 9:30 a.m. The lots closest to the field fill first; after that, security sends cars to lots with a shuttle to the show, so arriving early means less walking or waiting.
- The gateVisitors without a military ID enter NAS Pensacola through the West Gate, at the south end of Blue Angel Parkway. On show days, follow the directions of base security.
- Parking is freeSecurity sends you to the nearest open lot, and to shuttle lots when those fill. Accessible parking is in a lot west of the tarmac, next to the accessible viewing area, with limited accessible shuttle service. Drop-offs at the flightline entrance gates are not allowed.
- Bring an IDU.S. citizens 18 and older need a state-issued ID card, a state driver's license or a passport. Children under 18 with an adult who has a valid ID do not need one. Non-U.S. citizens need a government-issued ID and get extra screening. Security can deny entry.
- On the flightlineFood, drinks, water and beer are sold by vendors, and there is an ATM on site. General admission has no shade. An accessible viewing area is first come, first served, and accessible restrooms are available. Smoking is allowed only in the area between the two hangars.
- WeatherThere are no refunds and no rain dates. Low clouds or high winds can change the acts and the schedule, and the show posts weather announcements on its site.
Drive times to NAS Pensacola
| From | Drive | Main road |
|---|---|---|
| Destin | about 100 min · 57 mi | |
| Fort Walton Beach | about 85 min · 49 mi | |
| Navarre | about 65 min · 34 mi | |
| Niceville | about 100 min · 76 mi | |
| Santa Rosa Beach (30A) | about 135 min · 74 mi | |
| Panama City Beach | about 175 min · 103 mi |
What to bring and what to leave home
Allowed
- Folding chairs, lawn chairs and blankets (recommended: general admission has no seats)
- Small purses and diaper bags (they are searched; the show does not publish a size limit)
- Empty water bottles (water is sold on site)
- Baby bottles (not glass)
- Hats, long sleeves and sunscreen (general admission is under open sky)
- Strollers, wagons and wheelchairs (keep them out of the aisles)
- Service dogs
Not allowed
- Weapons of any kind, including knives, multi-tools, toy or replica weapons and pepper spray
- Backpacks, camera bags and most other bags
- Coolers and ice chests
- Outside food and drink
- Pets (service animals are allowed)
- Bicycles, skates, scooters and skateboards
- Drones
- Pop-up tents
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Questions people ask
When is the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show 2026?
The 2026 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is Friday, Nov. 6, and Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Sherman Field on Naval Air Station Pensacola, according to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' 2026 schedule. Gates open at 8 a.m., the show starts at 9:30 a.m. and the Blue Angels fly last, around 2 p.m.
Is the Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show free?
Yes. General admission and parking are free. Paid box seats ($50) and flightline chalets ($300 and $600 a table) were sold out when we checked on Nov. 2, 2026.
What time do the Blue Angels fly at the Homecoming show?
The Blue Angels are the last act. In 2026, gates open at 8 a.m., the show starts at 9:30 a.m. and the Blue Angels are scheduled around 2 p.m., according to the show. Low clouds or high winds can change the schedule.
Can I bring chairs, a blanket or water?
Yes to folding chairs, lawn chairs and blankets; the show recommends them. Bring water bottles empty: outside drinks are not allowed, and water is sold on site.
Can I bring a backpack or a cooler?
No. Backpacks, camera bags, most other bags, coolers and outside food are not allowed. Small purses and diaper bags are allowed and are searched.
Is there shade?
Not in general admission, which is under open sky. The show recommends hats, long sleeves and sunscreen. Hand-held umbrellas are allowed, but the show asks people to use hats instead so they do not block the view.
What happens if it rains?
There are no refunds and no rain dates. The show posts weather announcements on its site.
Do I need an ID to get on the base?
Yes, if you are 18 or older: a state-issued ID, a state driver's license or a passport. Children under 18 with an adult who has a valid ID do not need one.