Fort Worth Alliance Airshow Information

Purchase tickets:
http://event.attendstar.com/view-event/alliance-air-productions/

Contact information for any questions
817.890.1000
http://www.allianceairshow.com/

Tickets
Admission is FREE.
General Parking is $20 per vehicle (not available online) CASH only, purchase at the show

Parking locations:
Northbound on I-35W, exit Alliance Boulevard
Southbound on I-35W, exit Eagle Parkway

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Tickets available online

Sky Box–15.00 + 1.65 fee
Seats and private restrooms
Located at show center
Limited seating both days
Uncovered seating in garden chairs
Wristband provides all-day access
Seating is unreserved

Captain’s Club–80.00 + 4.50 fee
Private access chalet area near show center; along the crowd line
Personal restrooms
Buffet style lunch includes beverages (sodas, water, beer and wine) and will be served between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.
Covered and uncovered seating is available.
All seating is unreserved, unless a table is purchased.
Seating does not need to be purchased for children, ages 5 and under.
Captain’s Club seating is available for purchase in advance only.

Captain’s Club Table (Seats –600.00 + 0.00 fee
Same as Captain’s Club above

Photo Tour–40.00 + 2.75 fee
Gain exclusive access to the static display and performer aircraft. Pass holders will receive an escorted ramp tour of aircraft on the ramp prior to the gates opening. Tour escorts are professional photographers. LIMITED number of passes are available.

Photo Tour Guidelines:
Tour begins at 7:00 AM and concludes at 9:00 AM
No admittance for tour after 7:00 AM
(1) VIP Parking Pass
When purchased, print-out serves as entry to VIP Parking and Photo Tour
Access VIP Parking from Westport Parkway exit off I-35W

Photo Tour Restrictions:
Photo tour for pass holders only (no family or additional guests)
Children under age 12 are not permitted to be pass holders
No smoking at anytime during the Photo Tour

Photo Pit– 50.00 + 3.25 fee
Gain exclusive access to a ‘photographer-only’ area near show center along the crowd line. LIMITED to 72 photographers each day.

Photo Pit Includes:
70′ x 40′ fenced area
Located just south of show center along the crowd line
Opens at 9:00 am, when air show gates open
(1) shared 10′ x 10′ tent with a table for camera equipment (One tent for photo pit)
Chair seating, unreserved
Bottled water available from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
(1) Box Lunch with deli hoagie, cold salad, potato chips, fruit, dessert and condiments served from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm
(1) VIP Parking Pass
When purchased, print-out serves as entry to both VIP Parking and Photo Pit
Access VIP Parking from Westport Parkway exit off I-35W

Photo Pit Restrictions:
Photo pit for pass holders only (no family or additional guests)
Children under age 12 are not permitted to be pass holders
No smoking at anytime on the ramp or in Photo Pit
Access is to the Photo Pit only. Does not include backstage or hot ramp access

Photo Pit/Tour Combo–70.00 + 4.00 fee — SOLD OUT
Combine the Photo Pit and Photo Tour for a full day of great photography. 1-day and 2-day combo packages are available.

VIP Parking Pass–25.00 + 2.25 fee
Park closer to the show entrance
Avoid general admission lines
NEW: Speedier Exits
Only available with advanced purchase
Limited number of passes
Available while supplies last

What about children?
Seating does not need to be purchased for children ages 5 and under.

When is the airshow?
Sat and Sun, Oct 22 and Oct 23

What time is the airshow?
Gates are open from 9 am to 5 pm. The same show is held from approximately 10 am to 4 pm both days.

Who are the performers?
USAF Thunderbirds
Aerobatic Racing Challenge – Tony and Julia Wood, Texas
Cavanaugh Warbirds
F/A-18F Super Hornet Demo Team
F-15E Strike Eagle Demo Team
Jan Collmer FINA EXTRA 300L
Kyle Franklin Comedy Act – Wing-Tip Draggin
Mike Goulian – Extra 330
Sean Tucker and Team Oracle
Shockwave Jet Truck
Skytalker – Danny Clisham
Air Boss: Ralph S. Royce
Sound: MACH I Productions

Static displays
E-2C Hawkeyes
F-16 (4)
F-18C Hornet (2)
FedEx
ORBIS Flying Eye Hospital
T-1 Jayhawk (2)
T-6 Texan

Where can I get a schedule?
For security reasons, we are unable to provide a schedule in advance of the show.
Gates are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Performances begin at approximately 10 a.m.
Performances last until approximately 4 p.m.
The USAF Thunderbirds are the final performance in the mid to late afternoon.
A performer line-up is available on-site in the air show program. In addition, performers will be announced via Twitter during the show.

Will there be a kid’s area?
Yes, there will be an all new KID ZONE. Kid Zone features five aviation-themed inflatables, including a 36’ Turbo Shuttle Slide and Blue Angel Aircraft Carrier. $10 wristband provides ALL DAY access to inflatables. Older kids will love the Extreme Air Power Jump ($6 per ride) and the Five Climber Rockwall ($5 per ride). Wristbands cannot be purchased in advance.

Will there be food available?
Yes, there will be food, water, lemonade, soda and beer available for purchase throughout the day. Costs will be similar to those found at other festivals and events.

What else will be at the air show?
Performer autographcs, simulators, souvenir photos, and exhibit booths. For a full list, go to the website.

What can I bring?
Umbrellas
Bags – subject to search
Portable chairs / lawn chairs
Cameras, video cameras
Baby strollers
Non-motorized wagons

What can’t I bring?
No portable awnings/tents
No alcoholic beverages
No pets
No bicycles
No firearms (including CHL – please see below)
No skate boards
No scooters (except for physically challenged persons)
No in-line skates
No food, drinks or coolers of any kind. (Free, public water is available. Click here for more details.)
Overnight camping is not allowed.
Bags are subject to search at the entry gate.

PARKING
What’s the physical address of the air show?
Fort Worth Alliance Airport, 2221 Alliance Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76177

Will I have to pay for parking?
Yes. Admission to the show is free. There is a $20.00 fee per vehicle parking.

Is the parking close to the airshow?
Yes.

What’s the deal with VIP Parking?
$25 per vehicle. Purchase in advance. Avoid general admission parking lines. From I35W, exit Westport Pkwy #65. Follow the directional signs. When leaving, two exits are now available – Aviator Way & Heritage Pkwy.

Will handicap parking be available?
Handicap parking is available. Please bring the appropriate designation for your vehicle. From I35W, exit Westport Parkway. Follow the directional signs. The police will direct you to the proper location. See the parking layout above.

I’m coming in a motorhome / motorcycle. What do I do?
Motorhomes and motorcycles park in the same lot. From I-35W, exit Westport Parkway. Follow the directional signs. The police also will direct you to the proper location. See the parking layout above.

What if we’re a group coming in a charter bus?
Buses will park in the westbound lane of Alliance Boulevard. From I-35W, exit Westport Parkway. Turn left onto Westport. Turn right on Heritage. Turn left onto Flightline. Follow the directional signs.

Can I fly in to the airport?
No. We apologize that we are unable to accommodate fly-in traffic via the airport on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. The closest airport to AFW is Meacham Airport 817.392.5400 or DFW International Airport.

GENERAL
Hours
Gates open at 9:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. The show is held from approximately 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Water (Free)
There are two water tanks that provide free, public water. Please refer to the air show map for specific locations.

Restrooms
Portable restroom units are available throughout the air show. Please refer to the air show map for locations.

ATMs
ATM units are located on-site at the air show. Please refer to the air show map for specific locations.

Lost Children
Security will escort lost children to the “Lost & Found” area.

Lost & Found
Is located at the southeast corner of the tarmac, immediately south of Bell Helicopter’s facility.

First Aid
Is located south of the main entrance, north of the Bell Helicopter Customer Service Center.

Security
Numerous uniformed and plainclothes security officers patrol the air show grounds. Should you need security, please stop by First Aid, Lost & Found, the front entrance or a concession stand. A team member will contact security.

Air Show Map
Available within the air show program.

FAQ

http://www.allianceairshow.com/FAQs.aspx