Offutt Air Force Base to hold Defenders of Freedom Air Show in August

Bellevue, Nebraska —

Offutt Air Force Base announced on Thursday that the Defenders of Freedom Air Show will be Aug. 8 and 9 to celebrate America 250.

“You support our airmen. You’re welcome to our families standing beside us during difficult times. That relationship is something we don’t take for granted. The Defenders of Freedom Air and Space Show is one is one way for us to say thank you to this community,” Offutt air force AFB installation commander Arron Grey said.

Offutt officials said they are taking a new approach to putting on the air show.

“The current method of giving ourselves a break year to give us longer to prepare for an airshow was kind of the new standard that we’ve got,” chief public affairs officer Kris Pierce said.

Tens of thousands of onlookers attend the air show when held.

Offutt officials said that in order to accommodate the projected number of attendees, parking will be at the base.

Attendees will need to get a pass on Offutt’s website and bring a government-issued ID upon entry. You can buy tickets to the event here. There will be no reentry allowed.

In the event of severe weather, guests may be required to temporarily evacuate the flightline and seek shelter until event officials determine whether the show can safely resume.

All ticket sales for the event are final, and there are no refunds for weather issues.

A list of authorized items include:

• Clear bags
• Reusable water bottles
• Folding lawn chairs
• Strollers and wagons for children
• Cameras and photography equipment (tripods are not allowed within the seats or aisles of the premium seating areas)
• Sunscreen
• Essential medical items
• Baby formula, breast milk, and baby supplies

Prohibited items at the base will include:

• Firearms of any kind (including replica/toy weapons)
• Ammunition or explosives
• Fireworks, firecrackers, bottle rockets
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Pepper spray or mace
• Pocket knives, switchblades, butterfly knives, machetes
• Brass/iron knuckles, clubs, chains, modified bats
• Tasers or stun guns
• Pop-up tents, tents, canopy umbrellas
• Outside alcohol, food, and beverages
• Hard coolers (soft-sided coolers allowed)
• Glass containers
• Drones or remote-controlled aircraft
• Laser pointers
• Skateboards
• Bicycles
• Rollerblades
• Other recreational motorized devices
• Tripods (standing room only)

Offutt officials said they already approved another air show for 2028.

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