Joint Base Andrews Air Show takes off this weekend

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds arrive for the Joint Base Andrews Airshow at Joint Base Andrews in Prince George's County, Maryland, on September 10, 2025. (Photo by Austin DeSisto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The Joint Base Andrews Air Show is back for 2025 on September 13 and 14. 

The show will feature aerial acrobatics and patriotic displays at the Joint Base Andrews in Camp Springs, Maryland. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Golden Knights will both be featured in the displays. 

Ahead of the event, the Thunderbirds performed a flyover of the National Mall on Friday morning as part of a planned photoshoot formation. Seven aircraft participated, including six in formation and a seventh trailing to capture imagery of Washington landmarks. The team was also joined by a C-17 for an additional pass. 

Tickets, timing and parking

What we know:

General admission to the event is free. Tickets for the Air Show VIP Experience are available for purchase here. 

Gates open at 9:00 a.m. 

Attendees can park at Northwest Stadium and take shuttle buses to Joint Base Andrews from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. The last return bus from Joint Base Andrews to Northwest Stadium will depart at 5 p.m.

How to watch the Joint Base Andrews Air Show

What you can do:

FOX 5 DC will be live from the Joint Base Andrews Air Show all day Sunday, streaming live on FOX LOCAL. 

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