NAS Oceana 2023 Air Show Information

Screening before 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. Any bags will be subject to visual search and inspected by our security staff. 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.

Prohibited Items

To keep delays to a minimum, 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: firearms, 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. Any confiscated items will not be returned.
  • Alcoholic beverages.
  • Drugs, including marijuana.
  • CBD/THC vape pens
  • 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).

The NAS Oceana Air Show is a family friendly event. Over consumption of alcohol leading to disorderly conduct will not be tolerated, and may lead to arrest and/or debarment from the installation.


Authorized Items

We recommend spectators minimize the number and size of authorized items to reduce the time required for inspection prior to access into the flight line area. The following items ARE permitted:

  • Cell phones, tablets, and FRS transceivers (may be asked to turn off/on).
  • Handheld portable televisions, radios, and scanners.
  • Small fanny packs and purses.
  • Cameras and camcorders (owners may be required to open all compartments at security checkpoints and allow security forces to inspect equipment).
  • Camera bags will be searched upon entry.
  • Folding chairs and lawn chairs (chairs in bags subject to search).
  • Umbrellas.
  • Wheelchairs, mobility aids, and other power-driven mobility devices.
  • Baby bags, strollers, if attending with an infant or small child (strollers are not permitted in the grandstand area or paid seating areas; adjacent stroller parking is available). Carts to assist with carrying children in place of a stroller are permitted.


Smoking (cigarettes and e-cigarettes)

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the flight line in the vicinity of aircraft, vendor tents, or chalets. There is a smoking area designated by signage at the “back line” of the air show to the left of show center. Marijuana is not permitted on NAS Oceana.


Drones

In accordance with federal regulations, no drones are permitted to be flown on or near any military installation at any point in time.


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. 


Emergency Info

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

  • If needed, call 757-433-9111 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.

Cameras

Cameras and camcorders are permitted, and there is no restriction on lens size (within reason). Owners may be required to open all compartments at security checkpoints and allow security forces to inspect equipment. Camera bags will be searched upon entry.

While enjoying the air show, we ask photographers to be aware of all signs regarding prohibited photography, where applicable, and to be mindful of other patrons and their ability to enjoy the show.

There will be areas on our flight line where photography is not authorized. Failure to obey signs and security watch standers will result in removal from the air show.