2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show: Celebrating America’s 250th

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (May 1, 2026) — Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point—America’s Air Station—is the place to be for aviation enthusiasts, aeronautical admirers, air show aficionados and moms, May 9-10, 2026.

The show starts at 10 a.m., and gates open at 8 a.m. So, get there early. A base pass is required for all vehicles, even those driven by common-access cardholders. Guests should be aware that the air show is a smoking-free event, and a clear-bag policy will be in effect.

The 2026 MCAS Cherry Point Air Show will captivate, thrill, amaze and entertain the public in Eastern North Carolina with an electrifying lineup of military and civilian aerobatic performances, ground demonstrations and displays to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

It will be a celebration of American excellence and a tribute to the strength, innovation, and freedom the nation has epitomized for two and a half centuries. MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing hosts the world-class event that reflects the professionalism of its Marines and federal service civilian workforce, and the enduring bound it shares with North Carolina.

The Blue Angels, the Navy’s premier aerial demonstration team, will headline the show that will also include demonstrations from the F-16 Viper, and F-35 Lightning II, and a special appearance of the AV-8B Harrier, and civilian performances from the Chuters Jump Team, Randy Ball, Marco Bouw, Stephen Covington and Wicked Willy's Jet Car, R.J. Gritter, Tom Larkin’s Mini Jet, Aarron Deliu, Bob “Rooster” Schmidle, Jim Tobul and Wingwalker Sam, with more to be confirmed. Showgoers will be able to engage with military members and get hands-on varieties of military equipment, while marveling at exhilarating aerobatics, stunts and maneuvers and educational ground demonstrations from historic preservation groups and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals.

The MCAS Cherry Point Air Show is the event of the season. Make plans to be a part of the celebration of the nation and its mighty military.