Gates will open at 8:30 a.m. each day. Aerial performances are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. both days.

• Outside food & drink (personal water bottles recommended)

• Backpacks (clear bags allowed; subject to search)

• Bicycles

• Scooters (mobility scooters allowed for disabled guests or those recovering from surgery; subject to search)

• Skateboards, longboards, roller skates (including Heelys)

• Hoverboards & Segways

• Coolers (allowed only for required medications or infant items; subject to search)

• Glass containers

• Aerosol cans

• Illegal drugs

• Fireworks

• Drones

• Weapons of any kind, including firearms, knives, brass knuckles, mace, pepper spray, and nunchucks

The following items are allowed but will be subject to search:

• Clear/mesh bags
• Camera bags
• Diaper bags
• Small purses
• Strollers
• Wheelchairs

Bins will be available to discard any legal but prohibited items. These items WILL NOT be returned.

Contact 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs at (803) 895-2019 or 20FWPublicAffairs@us.af.mil with any questions or concerns.

No. However, a valid government-issued photo ID is required for all spectators over the age of 18. Attendees 17 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult with a valid ID.

Parking and general admission are free. Parking tickets are available at the GET TICKETS link.

Not at this time.

Yes, whether you are general admission or purchased upgrades seating, re-entry is allowed. 

Yes! We even have a FREE Kids Zone Presented By: Prisma Health Tuomey

Event is rain or shine. Please note there may be delays in the flying schedule.

Yes! We will have a variety of family-friendly food and beverage vendors at the event. 

From Augusta:
From Augusta: take I-20 East, at Columbia take I-26 South around the city. Continue on I-77 South around the city. Next, turn East onto Highway 76/378, continue on 378. Shaw will be on the left and the entrance for Shaw's main gate will be on the right. 

From Charleston:
From Charleston: take I-26 West. Turn onto I-95 North. Next, turn west onto Highway 378. Continue on 378. Shaw's commercial gate will be on the right.

From Charlotte:
From Charlotte: take I-77 South. At Columbia, continue on I-77 South around the city. Turn east onto Highway 76/378. Continue on Highway 378. Shaw will be on the left. The entrance for Shaw's main gate will be on the right.

From Raleigh:
From Raleigh: take I-40 East. Turn south onto I-95. Turn west onto Highway 378. Continue on Highway 378. Shaw's main gate will be on the right side.

From Myrtle Beach:
From Myrtle Beach: take Highway 378 West. When the road comes to a Y, go to the right. Continue on 378 until you see Shaw's commercial gate on the right hand side.

From Savannah:
From Savannah: take I-95 North. Turn west onto Highway 378. Continue on Highway 378. Shaw's main gate will be on the right side.

Only service animals are allowed at the event, no pets. 

Tickets sells are final and non-refundable. If you are not able to use your upgraded seating tickets, they will be considered a donation to the air show. 

Yes, general admission is free to attend for all ages. Get a parking ticket to let us know you are coming by clicking HERE.

There are no seating areas for general admission. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, camp chairs, and/or blankets. Please note lounge chairs, canopies, and large umbrellas are not permitted. All items are subject to search.

Yes, approximately 10% of parking spaces will be dedicated as handicap parking. Attendees must display a valid ADA decal or sticker.

Strollers will be hand-searched at the security checkpoint. Please bring only necessary items in a small diaper bag, subject to hand-search at the security checkpoint. Large diaper bags are not permitted. You can return to your vehicle during the show to get extra clothes, restock diaper items, etc.

Yes, photography is permitted. Please note camera bags and equipment will be subject to search.

Bonafide media personnel should contact 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs at 20FWPublicAffairs@us.af.mil to obtain media credentials.

The Thunderbirds will be available for autographs for approximately 30 minutes after their performance both days. The location will be at the densest general population area of the crowd.