OVERVIEW:
The MCAS Cherry Point Air Show is the
states largest and regularly hosts over 150,000 attendees over the
3 day weekend.
The air show highlights: community involvement, military recruiting,
plus, showcases MCAS Cherry Point & the latest in Marine Corps aviation &
technology.
SHOW DATES
JUNE 6, 7 & 8
Night Show (Friday evening, June 6) Gates open at 5pm, flying begins at
twilight & ends at 9pm with a spectacular fireworks display.
Day shows (Sat & Sun, June 7 & 8) Gates open at 8am, flying begins
at 10am & ends at approx 4:30pm. Note that the US Navy Blue Angels
serve as the grand finale.
LOCATION
Havelock, NC is the gateway to MCAS Cherry Point. Located halfway between
Morehead City and New Bern, Cherry Point is approximately two hours east
of Raleigh via Hwy 70 and north of Wilmington on Hwy 17. Watch for signs.
CONTACT INFO
Website www.cherrypointairshow.com
Toll Free phone number
1-866-WINGS-NC
NIGHT SHOW
Friday evening, gates open at 5pm; flying begins at twlight
Features include: various night oriented aerobatic demonstrations, wall
of flame explosive demonstration, fireworks display.
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DAY SHOWS
Saturday and Sunday,
gates open at 8am; flying begins at 10am
Features include: Blue Angels, and numerous civilian and military
demonstrations and fly bys with a historical perspective, variety of
historical and modern static aircraft and displays
LODGING INFO
Craven County:
1-800-437-5767
visitnewbern.com
Carteret County:
1-800-SUNNY-NC
sunnync.com
PARKING
Parking is free. Handicapped parking is available on first come, first
served basis. Please display your handicap tag in your windshield.
ADVANCED SEATING
Bleacher seats, box seats and chalet tickets information is available on our air show
website (www.cherrypointairshow.com)
SCHEDULED PERFORMERS
US Navy Blue Angels
AV-8B Harrier demo
USMC Air/Ground Task Force demo
Super Shock Wave Rocket Truck
Sailplane Aerobatics
US Army Golden Knight Parachute Team
Numerous flybys and demos
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NON-AVIATION
ACTIVITIES
Outdoor Recreational Show
Flight simulators
Kid's Activities
Large variety of historic & modern static aircraft
Numerous interactive corporate displays
SECURITY & SAFETY
Every effort will be made to minimize delays in entering and leaving the
Air Show, but please be prepared for searches. The following items are
prohibited: pets, glass, coolers, alcohol, or wheeled vehicles. Strollers
& wheelchairs are permitted, but are subject to search.
HELPFUL HINTS
We suggest you bring comfort items such as lawn chairs, blankets, sun
screen, earplugs, hats, jackets, camera, film, and cell phone. Cash (ATMs
will be available, but lines may be long). Note where you park. Arrive early. Have Fun!
GENERAL AVIATION (CIVILIAN PILOT INFO)
Civilian aircraft will not be permitted to fly into MCAS Cherry Point
Local area airport phone numbers:
New Bern:
(252) 633-1400
Beaufort:
(252) 728-2323 |
