Blue Angels 2023 Air Show Schedule and Ticket Information

Blue Angels 2023 Season

The Blue Angels, the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron, has released its 2023 air show schedule. The team will perform at 30 locations across the country, starting with the El Centro Air Show in California on March 11-12 and ending with the Pensacola Beach Air Show in Florida on July 8-9. The squadron will fly the F/A-18 Super Hornet in 2023, which is the same aircraft the team has used since 2010. The Super Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic fighter jet that is capable of speeds of up to Mach 1.8.

2023 Blue Angels Air Show Dates and Locations

1. March 11-12: NAF El Centro, CA
2. March 18-19: NAS Point Mugu, CA
3. March 25-26: MCAS Miramar, CA
4. April 8-9: NAS Oceana, VA
5. April 15-16: MCAS Cherry Point, NC
6. April 22-23: MCAS Beaufort, SC
7. April 29-30: NAS Jacksonville, FL
8. May 6-7: MCAS New River, NC
9. May 13-14: Andrews AFB, MD
10. May 20-21: Dover AFB, DE
11. May 27-28: Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
12. June 3-4: NAS Patuxent River, MD
13. June 10-11: Offutt AFB, NE
14. June 17-18: Duluth Air & Space Expo, MN
15. June 24-25: Great Lakes Air & Space Expo, OH
16. July 1-2: Selfridge ANGB, MI
17. July 8-9: Pensacola Beach Air Show, FL

Blue Angels Tickets

Tickets for Blue Angels air shows are free and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The best way to get tickets is to arrive early on the day of the show. Tickets are typically distributed at the main gate of the air show site. Some air shows may also offer advance ticket sales, so be sure to check with the air show website for more information.

Blue Angels Performance

The Blue Angels performance is a high-energy aerial demonstration that showcases the skill and precision of the team's pilots. The performance includes a variety of maneuvers, such as rolls, loops, and dives. The Blue Angels also perform formation flying, which is when the team's aircraft fly in close formation. The performance is set to music and is narrated by a team member.

Blue Angels History

The Blue Angels were founded in 1946 as the Navy's flight demonstration squadron. The team's mission is to showcase the skill and precision of the Navy's pilots and to promote naval aviation. The Blue Angels have performed for over 500 million people worldwide.