The Pacific Airshow is back for 2024 in Huntington Beach! From October 4 - 6, 2024 you can head to the beach and watch this spectacular and loved airshow. Over three days, the 2024 Pacific Airshow will celebrate the love, patriotism and awe-inspiring feats of aviation along with the thrill of sports, entertainment, art and technology.
Along with an action-packed lineup of events, from over-the-water aerobatic demonstrations from the world’s best display teams to live music on the beach and VIP offerings – you enjoy Southern California’s most iconic beachfront destination... Huntington Beach, California.
Where is the Best Place to Watch the Pacific Airshow?
There really are no bad areas to watch the Pacific Airshow if you are sitting on the sand of Huntington Beach. You do not need to purchase tickets! With the planes flying high across Huntington Beach, you can sit a few blocks south or north of "Show Center" and still see everything. Show Center is located on the beach across from The Waterfront Beach Resort Hilton on Pacific Coast Highway.
Show Center will also feature upgraded seating, access to the live announcer feed, and Airshow food and beverage vendors and souvenir shops. Or you can even get preferred seating on the Huntington Pier. Click here for preferred ticket seating.
How much does the Pacific Airshow Cost?
Pacific Airshow is FREE to the public! But there are upgraded seating options available for purchase if you would like reserved seating at Show Center or on the Huntington Beach Pier. You can buy 2024 Pacific Airshow tickets through the website.
The Pacific Airshow Official Schedule and Line Up
The 2024 Pacific Airshow lineup is one of the best ones yet! The planes will be hitting the skies beginning at 10:00am daily. The Airshow will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and many more! You can enjoy watching the planes each day from the Huntington Beach sand from 10:30am to 5:00pm.
Friday, October 4, 2024 is a “Rehearsal Day." This day is more casual as the jet teams get a feel for the airspace. You will still be watching a spectacular show. Parking will be easier on Friday, and the crowds will be smaller than Saturday and Sunday.
On Saturday, October 5, 2024, the airshow starts bright and early at 10:30am.
On Sunday, October 6, 2024, the airshow starts bright and early at 10:30am.
The 2024 Pacific Airshow Line-up will include:
- U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
- Canadian Forces Snowbirds
- F-22 Raptor
- Tom “Lark” Larkin
- Emma McDonald
- Bayou Militia - 122d Fighter Squadron F-15s from the Louisiana Air National Guard
- Air Race world champion Matt Hall
- FedEx
- U.S. Army Golden Knights
- “Willa Dean,” the Lyon Air Museum’s C-47
- F-35 Lightning II
- U.S. Navy Leap Frogs
- The Flying Bulls
- USAF Heritage Flight
- F-35C
- KC-135
- Growler Airshow Team
- Greg “Wired” Colyer, T-33 “Ace Maker”
- USAF B-52 (Saturday only)
- BLACKFLY
- Mike Goulian Aerosports
- Orange County Fire Authority
- Jarrod Lindemann - Jet Waco
- Sammy Mason - Pitts S-1S
Pacific Airshow Parking
Parking is limited and will be crowded. I recommend Uber or Lyft. You can also park a mile or two inland and ride your bike down to the beach. If you are lucky enough to get parking, you will either find is in the State Parks Beach parking, or in a premium paid lot nearby.
Are All Three Days of the Airshow the Same?
YES! All three days of the Pacific Airshow have the full lineup of performers.
Is the Pacific Airshow worth it?
Yes! The short answer is yes. The Pacific Air Show is amazing. The stunts these planes can do and the beautiful contrails the jets make are spectacular. Why cooler than I was expecting when I first went to the show. And it's the beach! Such a great place to relax and breath in the calming salt air.
Finally, if you can get to the 2023 Pacific Airshow during air show weekend, do it! Bring a picnic, grab a blanket, chairs and a swim suit and enjoy a day in the sun watching these amazingly talented pilots. It one of the best Orange County Airshows you will ever see...you won't regret it.
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Anne Thornton
Sad that no one “proofed” the schedules. All of SoCal was expecting the Blue Angels.
Lucille
Why are you charging for seats? Who is profiting? Is it for charity?
Minx
So greatful to have an opportunity to see the see these remarkable "machines" and pilots in action. Also, a salute to our U.S. Military!
No one should complain about paying for tickets (first I f all, you don't need a ticket to see this great show) do you think fuel is free? Not to mention the pilots time and all of the logistics that go into plannI ng this production.