NAS Oceana Air Show

09/29/2022

We had a blast this year at the !

With a record attendance, thank you for helping us welcome everyone .

We hope to see you again next year! 😎

09/28/2022

Thank you for your support!

09/21/2022

Thank you for a stellar weekend Mike!

09/18/2022

That’s a wrap! The U.S. Navy Blue Angels just finished their final performance of the 2022 NAS Oceana Air Show. ✈️

Thank you to all the amazing performers and audience members who came with us! See you next year!

09/18/2022

We have action on the runway and in the air as aerobatic pilot Mike Goulian and the HOT STREAK II Jet Truck put on a show!

Visit our website for information about the line up of performers and event details https://www.oceanaairshow.com/performers






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09/18/2022

There is a lot to do and see on the ground at the 2022 NAS Oceana Air Show, such as checking out the US Navy Underwater Construction Team divers and the aircraft on static display throughout the flight line.


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09/17/2022

HAPPENING NOW! Join us tonight at 31st Street Park in Virginia Beach for a concert, flyover, and special appearance from the Leap Frogs and U.S. Navy Blue Angels!!

09/17/2022

Such much power and so much history! It was a privilege to see the F4U, F-35 and F-18 fly together in today’s heritage flight.



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09/17/2022

We ❤️ STEM education!

NAS Oceana was honored to welcome over 5,000 5th graders onboard yesterday to enjoy over 100 STEM educational opportunities available on our flight line, along with our practice air show! Thank you Dr. Aaron Spence, VBCPS Superintendent, for this special opportunity!

09/17/2022

The big day is here! Quick traffic reminder - due to the high volume of traffic anticipated at today's air show, you may experience wait times of an hour or more as you enter or exit the installation. Use the restroom prior to your trip, have a full tank of gas, and have water in your vehicle to stay hydrated. Please be patient and listen to all directions from our security forces today as they work to ensure everyone can enjoy the air show safely.

As a reminder, please remember that patrons are not permitted to bring the following items on the flight line. Prohibited items may be confiscated at our security checkpoints:
• Pop-up/shade tents.
• Ice chests or coolers.
• Remote control aircraft, drones, balloons (flight safety issue).
• All weapons (regardless of permit) including: fi****ms, knives (including pocket knives and multi-tools), and all other items that our security forces deem dangerous. This rule applies to off-duty law enforcement.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Drugs, including ma*****na.
• Pets, other than service animals.
• Glass containers.
• Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, or skateboards.
• Food and beverages brought in (empty bottles for water are permitted, as well as infant necessities like milk and formula).

Any confiscated items will not be returned.

09/16/2022

2022 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show - LiveAirshowTV

Ready for our livestream tomorrow? ✈️

Watch the NAS Oceana Air Show this weekend FREE from the comfort of your own home.

Visit: www.oceanaairshow.com

OR: https://liveairshowtv.com/2022-nas-oceana/

Remember, this is FREE for our viewers! Watch out for bogus links that ask you to pay.

Enjoy and remember to !

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LiveAirshowTV is going “Back to the Beach” to broadcast the 2022 Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show headlined by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! The Navy’s largest open house in North America, the NAS Oceana Air Show welcoms visitors from across the country and around the world to come onboard [......

09/16/2022

Naval Air Station Oceana welcomes you “Backto theBeach for the 2022 Air Show.

Check out the list of amazing performers at https://www.oceanaairshow.com/performers.

Join us this Saturday and Sunday. General admission and parking are free! Gates open at 8:00 am, the performers start at 10:00 am, and the Blue Angels fly at 3:00 pm.

09/16/2022

NAS Oceana’s commanding officer Capt. Bob Holmes jumped with the Navy’s parachute team, the Leap Frogs, this morning before our NAS Oceana Air Show practice!

Join us this weekend at the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show as we welcome YOU and all of our performers .

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Visit our website for information about the line up of performers and event details https://www.oceanaairshow.com/performers






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09/15/2022

Perfection! 💯U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Join us this weekend at the Naval Air Station Oceana Air Show as we welcome YOU and all of our performers .

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Visit our website for information about the line up of performers and event details https://www.oceanaairshow.com/performers






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09/15/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome the Virginia Patriot Guard “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

The Virginia Patriot Guard is a diverse group of riders and individuals with one thing in common: they all have tremendous respect for those who risk their lives every day, whether on American soil or abroad, in securing our nation's freedoms and liberties. We encourage those who share this respect to join us in support of all those who have served. Virginia Patriot Guard welcomes those who do not ride motorcycles, those who are not veterans, and those who come from different states. We only require - Respect.




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09/15/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome the Air Power Demo “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

Watch as Oceana-based Strike Fighter aircraft demonstrate the maneuvers and tactics used to deliver air-to-ground weapons in real-world combat operations. F/A-18C Hornets and F/A-18E/F Super Hornets will fill the skies and crisscross in front of the crowd and they aggressively maneuver for simulated weapons delivery solutions. Twisting and turning to get “pipper on”, these intrepid aviators will prove they’ve got “the right stuff” to deliver diplomacy, 500 pounds at a time!




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09/15/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome Wayne Boggs “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

An Air Show Air Boss is the individual who has the primary responsibility for air show operations on the active taxiways, runways, and the surrounding air show demonstration area. For that reason, their personal integrity, commitment to safety, and professional fortitude are the foundation on which a strong, safe, successful air show is built. The legendary Wayne Boggs is renowned as the best Air Boss in the business and NAS Oceana is honored to have Wayne and his team at the helm of the air show.




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09/15/2022

EMERGENCY INFO:
Please keep in mind that your safety is our primary concern. Remember the following important safety tips:

- If needed, call 433-3103 for emergency assistance.
- Uniformed security personnel are there to help. Follow all instructions from uniformed security personnel.
- Watch where you are walking and be aware of low-hanging aircraft components.
- Medical personnel are on call to render assistance to anyone that requires it. Notify any uniformed security person or air show worker if you or any member of your group requires medical attention.




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09/14/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome Rob Reider “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

Rob Reider is the most sought-after announcer on the North American Air Show circuit. His talents have earned him the highest award in the air show industry, the International Council of Air Shows “Sword of Excellence.” A former midwest television personality, Rob received 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. His show business acumen, his encyclopedic aviation knowledge, his experience, and his excitement have put Rob Reider at the top of the list as the voice of many of the largest and most important air shows on the continent. NAS Oceana is proud to consider Rob Reider a member of the Air Show family.




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09/14/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome Skip Stewart “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

Skip Stewart is best known for his high-energy aerobatics routine, which includes very low and slow knife-edge passes. His performances most often involve transitioning into slow knife-edge flight immediately after takeoff, followed by an outside-banked turn as he sets up for his routine. The performances themselves involve extreme positive and negative G maneuvers, utilizing the full performance and maneuvering envelopes of his aircraft. He is known for performing a double ribbon-cut, in which he slices the first (upper) ribbon with his aircraft’s vertical tail while in inverted flight, and the second (lower) ribbon with his lower wing while in sustained knife-edge flight. Stewart’s showmanship typically continues till the very end of his performances, as he lands on one wheel, and then performs smoking doughnuts on the taxiway. In addition to his airshow routines, Stewart makes it a point to make himself available to airshow fans and enthusiasts, and enjoys interacting with the crowd. He trains hard in order to maintain the physical fitness required to withstand the intense stress of high-G flight. Even though he jokingly refers to himself as “Piloto Loco”, he emphasizes that safety is always the first priority, and must be balanced with entertainment.



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09/14/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome HOT STREAK II Jet Truck “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

Hot Streak II is a twin jet engine 57 Chevy Pickup capable of speeds of 350+MPH entertaining fans across the country for over 20 years. Hot Streak has two Westinghouse J34’s engines, rescued from a Navy T-2A Buckeye jet training aircraft. It boasts 25,000 horsepower and produces 12,500 pounds of thrust in afterburner! Hot Streak II burns 150 gallons of diesel in a single run, hitting a speed of 350 mph, with enough acceleration to reach 220 mph in the first quarter mile! You will NOT want to miss the smoke and thunder of HOT STREAK II!!




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09/13/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome Firewalkers International “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

Firewalkers International LLC was established in 2013 as the newest Air Show Pyrotechnics Team on the Air Show scene. The team's members have a long history and many years of experience providing exciting, loud, HOT and safe Pyrotechnic shows both nationally and worldwide. As former members of Rich's Incredible Pyro, team members have worked closely with some of the most exciting civilian flight demonstration teams, ground shows and military teams from virtually every branch of the service, foreign and domestic. Through the use of high explosives, flammable fuels, and fireworks, the team produces stunning displays choreographed perfectly with flight teams and ground performers with earth shaking high energy results, all in a safe and precisely controlled professional show.




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09/13/2022

SUN SAFETY:
Remember, there is no shade on the airfield, so bring your sunscreen and a hat! Please remember, our youngest aviation fans are also very vulnerable to heat stress. We will have misting tents available on the flight line to help you cool off.




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09/12/2022

The 2022 NAS Oceana Air Show is nearly here!

This Saturday and Sunday gates will open at 8:00 a.m., the show begins at 10:00 a.m. and the famous Blue Angels perform at 3:00 p.m. on both days.

The order of military and civilian aviation performances can be seen on the graphic below, and further information on the performers can be found at this link: https://www.oceanaairshow.com/performers




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09/12/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome Bob Carlton “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

Bob began flying in 1979 at the age of 19. He has since logged over 2000 hours in a wide variety of aircraft and holds a commercial pilot certificate. Bob has flown hang gliders, airplanes, helicopters, and sailplanes from hundreds of sites in the US, Canada, Mexico and Australia. Bob has flown airshows professionally since 1993. He lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with his wife Laurie and their two dogs, Elsa and Cinco. Bob is one of the most versatile airshow performers in North America. He began flying airshows in his Salto sailplane, and over the years has continued to add innovative performances such as barnstormin' biplane aerobatics, helicopter sailplane tow, night aerobatics with strobes & pyro and the world's only twin jet sailplane. The tradition of innovation continues with the recent addition of the Super Salto jet sailplane, with more power, more speed and more aerobatic capability than any other sailplane on the planet! Bob is a retired rocket scientist for a major national laboratory.

For more information, visit www.OceanaAirShow.com

09/12/2022

Join us September 17 & 18 as we welcome Jessy Panzer “Back to the Beach!”

Gates open at 8 a.m., the flying starts at 10 a.m., and the Blue Angels fly at 3 p.m. each day.

Jessy started flying when she was 18, and she soon earned her aeronautical science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She is a CFI in airplanes, rotorcraft, and seaplanes. Though employed as a corporate pilot for most of her career, Jessy actively pursued her passion for aerobatics and began flying in competitions in 2000. In 2012 she made the U.S. Advanced Aerobatic Team. Jessy has also flown as a member of the Stars of Tomorrow formation aerobatic team and is a certified air racer in the Sport Class at Reno, flying a Glasair III. Jessy is flying her Pitts Special biplane, rated +6/-3 g’s, and is honored to be able to share her passion for flight with airshow fans across the country.

For more information, visit www.OceanaAirShow.com

09/10/2022

We are pleased to welcome Matt Younkin to the 2022 NAS Oceana Air Show!

Matt Younkin is a third generation pilot. He’s the son of Bobby Younkin, who is considered to be one of the greatest airshow pilots of all time. Matt is also the grandson of Jim Younkin, who is well-known for designing Century and Trutrak autopilots as well as building replicas of the 1930’s Howard “Mr. Mulligan” and Travel Air “Mystery Ship” race planes.

Matt learned to fly at the age of 14 in a Piper J-3 Cub. At age 15, the same instructor who taught Bobby how to fly, refined Matt’s piloting skills. On his sixteenth birthday, Matt soloed his grandfather’s 1928 Travel Air 4000 biplane.

Matt to date has flown over 85 different types of airplanes ranging from the Piper Cub to the Boeing B-29. He is also a fully rated flight instructor, has over 5,000 hours of total flying time, and currently resides in Siloam Springs, AR. Matt spent his first couple of years in the industry performing at airshows in the Super Decathlon and in the world’s only flying example of the Travel Air “Mystery Ship.” At Sun n Fun 2007, Matt debut his version of the aerobatic act made famous by his father in the Beech 18. This act continues to be described by producers and fans alike as one of the most beautiful and graceful displays the industry has to offer.

09/09/2022

SECURITY SCREENINGS PRIOR TO ENTERING AIR SHOW:
Our primary goal is to ensure the safety of all visitors to NAS Oceana. Accordingly and per Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 102-74, all bags and hand-carried items are subject to search and inspection prior to entry onto the flight line. Additionally, all visitors are required to enter the flight line via walk-through metal detectors.

Our security forces are in place to ensure the safety of all visitors, so your cooperation with this process is required. Failure to comply with this inspection will result in denial of access to the flight line.

As a reminder, please remember that patrons are not permitted to bring the following items on the flight line. Prohibited items may be confiscated at our security checkpoints:

• Pop-up/shade tents.
• Ice chests or coolers.
• Remote control aircraft, drones, balloons (flight safety issue).
• All weapons (regardless of permit) including: fi****ms, knives (including pocket knives and multi-tools), and all other items that our security forces deem dangerous. This rule applies to off-duty law enforcement.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Drugs, including ma*****na.
• Pets, other than service animals.
• Glass containers.
• Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, or skateboards.
• Food and beverages brought in (empty bottles for water are permitted, as well as infant necessities like milk and formula).

Any confiscated items will not be returned.