Dayton Air Show 2027: Dates, Thunderbirds, Tickets and Parking

The 2027 Dayton Air Show is June 26 and 27, 2027, at Dayton International Airport. Here’s what the show has announced so far, from its own site, with tickets, hours, parking and the rules. This page updates as the show posts more.

Dates, location and performers

The 2027 Dayton Air Show is scheduled for June 26 and 27, 2027, at Dayton International Airport. (source)
The show takes place at Dayton International Airport. (source)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are the first performer announced for the 2027 show. (source)
The Thunderbirds fly six F-16 Fighting Falcons. (source)

Tickets and prices

General admission tickets cover ages 6 and up for one day; children 5 and under are free. (source)
The general admission area is not tented and shade is limited. (source)
General admission is listed at $20 for a limited-time online advance price and $42 full price, and the site says prices increase as tickets are sold. (source)
The Two Day Thunder Pass, general admission for both days for ages 6 and up, is listed at $48. (source)
The Family 4-Pack is listed at $99 and includes four general admission tickets, one parking pass and one souvenir program. (source)
Pavilion seating, at reserved umbrella tables, is listed at $59 per person, with whole six-person tables at $251 and special rows L-O tables at $325. (source)
Aviators Alley tickets are listed at $99. (source)
P-51 Club tickets are listed at $139 each, or $251 for a two-ticket pack. (source)
Skyview Lounge tickets are listed at $149. (source)
Blue Sky Chalet tickets are listed at $169. (source)
Chairman’s Club tables, with six seats, are listed at $1200 for Saturday and $1110 for Sunday. (source)
Private chalets require a 100-person minimum and are reserved by phone. (source)
Early Access tickets allow entry from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., before the gates open. (source)
Everyone entering premium areas such as the Pavilion needs that area’s ticket regardless of age. (source)
All ticket sales are final, with no refunds or rainchecks. (source)

Buy tickets on the show’s official tickets page.

Gates and hours

Parking opens at 8 a.m. on both show days. (source)
Gates open at 9 a.m., flying starts around 10 a.m., and gates close at 6 p.m. (source)
The show does not release specific flying times for each performer, and all performers fly both days. (source)
The performer flying schedule is shared in the Dayton Air Show app, likely not until the day before or the day of the show. (source)

Parking and shuttles

Parking is included with an air show ticket, and no separate parking pass is needed. (source)
The FAQ notes parking was paid in some prior years, including 2022 and 2023. (source)
General admission parking is reached from I-75 Exit 64, Northwoods Boulevard. (source)
P-Lot parking for Chalet, Flight Line Hangar and Pavilion ticket holders is reached from I-70 Exit 32, with a shuttle to seating areas. (source)
P-Lot ticket holders ride a shuttle to their seating areas and are not permitted to walk. (source)
The P-Lot shuttle to the Pavilion and Blue Sky area runs continuously from roughly 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (source)
The FAQ says the parking lot is far from the show grounds and involves a lot of walking. (source)
RVs may park during the show, but there is no overnight RV parking. (source)

What you can bring

All carry-in items and people are subject to search, and unattended bags are removed. (source)
Coolers are not allowed unless medically necessary, and medical-exception coolers must be small and soft-sided. (source)
Restricted items include ice, cans or glass, pets, smoking and vaping, lighters, and weapons, including concealed carry weapons. (source)
Outside beverages are restricted except sealed plastic water bottles, as are tents, canopies, awnings and cooking equipment. (source)
Skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, Segways and drones are restricted; mobility aids are the exception. (source)
Permitted items include handheld umbrellas, backpacks and purses that can be searched easily, wagons, strollers, blankets and folding chairs. (source)
Bags do not need to be clear but must be easy to search. (source)
Empty water containers of any size, except glass, may be brought to fill at free water stations. (source)
Food is allowed if wrapped in clear wrapping, and service animals and icepacks are permitted. (source)
Medication that must stay cold may come in a soft-sided cooler only, with a doctor’s note. (source)
General admission guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets; there is no bleacher seating. (source)

Accessibility

Accessible parking for ticket holders with a handicap plate or hang tag is reached from I-75 Exit 64, staying in the left lane. (source)
There is no designated seating for people with disabilities, though the site says the grounds are accessible. (source)
Much of the spectator area is on hard, flat surfaces, but guests should expect to cover a significant distance. (source)
Golf cart shuttles run continuously with four stops on the grounds, and two of the carts are wheelchair accessible. (source)
Restrooms for people with disabilities are typically at the ends of the banks of portable toilets. (source)
Premium-ticket holders with a handicap sticker park in the P-Lot, where some buses are wheelchair accessible. (source)

Weather and heat

The show takes place rain or shine, with no refunds or returns. (source)
The show plans misting stations, cooling buses and a free water refill station. (source)

Bringing kids

A Cincinnati Children’s guide on the site recommends over-ear hearing protection or earplugs for children at the show. (source)
The guide advises sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 for children over six months, reapplied every two hours. (source)
STEM Day, for community kids, is held at the airport the day before the air show. (source)
Aviate Her, presented by Premier Health, returns for a third consecutive year to encourage girls to explore aviation. (source)
Formula may be brought in a soft-sided cooler only. (source)
General admission tickets cover ages 6 and up for one day; children 5 and under are free. (source)
Youth pricing covers ages 6 through 11 and applies to general admission only. (source)

Good to know

There is no will call booth at the show. (source)
Guests may leave and re-enter if they keep their ticket stubs and get a wristband on exit. (source)
Some concession booths accept credit cards and some are cash only. (source)
The show says seating is limited and typically sells out in advance. (source)
There will be no live TV broadcast of the show. (source)
There is no longer a trade show. (source)
The FAQ says the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is about 20 minutes from the show. (source)
The show’s site says the Thunderbirds’ first civilian show was in July 1953 at Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming. (source)

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Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Dayton Air Show?

June 26 and 27, 2027, at Dayton International Airport, according to the show’s schedule page.

Who is performing at the 2027 Dayton Air Show?

The show lists the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as its first announced performer for 2027.

How much are Dayton Air Show tickets?

The show lists general admission at $20 for a limited-time online advance price and $42 full price, and says prices increase as tickets are sold. Children 5 and under are free.

Is parking free at the Dayton Air Show?

Parking is included with an air show ticket, and no separate parking pass is needed, according to the show.

What happens if it rains?

The show takes place rain or shine, with no refunds or rainchecks.

Can I bring a cooler or chairs?

Coolers aren’t allowed unless medically necessary (small and soft-sided). Folding chairs, blankets, wagons and strollers are allowed.

Everything on this page comes from the Dayton Air Show’s own site, linked beside each line, and is rechecked each week; last checked November 10, 2026. Dayton Report isn’t affiliated with the show.

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