The Eglin Air Force Base Open House Airshow is returning April 9-11, 2027, for the first time in more than 15 years, with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds set to headline the event, according to a news release from the 96th Test Wing Office of Public Affairs.
- The Thunderbirds will be joined by additional aerial demonstrations, static aircraft displays, entertainment and family-friendly activities, the release states. The base is inviting the public to a weekend celebrating aviation, innovation and the people who make the mission possible.
Military members, civilian employees, family members, veterans and residents of surrounding communities are invited to attend as Eglin showcases what the release calls “the power, precision, and innovation of American airpower.”
The weekend opens Friday, April 9, with a STEM Day and practice show focused on inspiring the next generation of innovators, engineers and aviators. Children and eligible Department of War ID cardholders will have the chance to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics while getting a preview of the airshow, including aerial demonstration practice.
The open airshow follows on Saturday, April 10, and Sunday, April 11. Those two days will include aerial performances by the Thunderbirds and others, along with aircraft displays, entertainment and activities for the entire family. All military members, families and the surrounding communities are invited to attend, according to the release.
Additional details, including the full performer lineup, event schedules, access information and parking, will be released in the near future at eglin.af.mil/Airshow, according to the base.
