Pacific Airshow turns ten this year. For three days the sky above Huntington Beach fills with aerobatic displays and high-speed flyovers, and you watch from the sand with the pier beside you. Nothing else in Southern California this weekend draws a crowd this size.
What to expect
Gates open at 9 a.m. and the flying runs from about 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; the organizers say those times are estimates. Inside the ticketed zone there is live commentary, performer signing sessions, food and drink, and a kids' zone.
Good to know
- The ticketed zone is on the beach near Pacific Coast Highway and 1st Street.
- General admission is on the sand, so bring your own chair, towel or small umbrella.
- Pier seating is a separate, pricier ticket.
- The performer schedule goes to newsletter subscribers on the morning of each show day.
- It is an all-day show in the sun, so bring water and sun protection.
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Common questions
What time does the flying start?
Around 10:30 a.m. each day, wrapping up around 4 p.m., per the organizers' estimate.
Can I watch without a ticket?
The organizers say the best views are inside the ticketed zone; general admission starts at $20.