Las Vegas, Nevada – The Board of Directors of the California International Airshow is pleased to announce that the 2023 and 2024 Air shows will feature Military Jet teams. The Military schedules for the jet teams were announced at the International Council of Airshows Convention in Las Vegas, NV this morning.   The 43rd Annual California International Airshow will be held September 27-29, 2024, featuring the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. The 44th Annual California International Airshow will be held October 3-5, 2025, featuring the United States Navy Blue Angels. “We are excited to ..read more

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The Board of Directors is pleased to announce a new and improved crowd line and static ramp at this year’s airshow Oct 6-8, 2023.  The Airshow is making a significant improvement to our facility to enhance the experience that air show fans will have in 2023, and years beyond. Over the years, as development has encroached around the Salinas Airport, the airshow moved the flight line and aerobatic box further from the crowd to meet FAA guidelines.  The crowd line is being moved several hundred feet closer and parallel to the performers flight line so air show fans can experience the pe ..read more

The California International Airshow is excited to announce the C-5M Super Galaxy will appear on static display at this year’s airshow Oct 7-8, 2023. You won’t want to miss this largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory. It’s primary mission is to transport cargo and personnel for the Department of Defense. The C-5M is a modernized version of the legacy C-5 designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin.  Don’t miss the C-5M Super Galaxy at this year’s airshow Oct 7-8, 2023 also featuring two “WORLD CLASS” MILITARY JET TEAMS, THE USAD THUNDERBIRDS AND THE CANADIAN FORCES SNOWBIRDS, plus t ..read more

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Tickets are now on sale for the 42nd annual California International Airshow which will be held Oct 6-8, 2023 at Salinas Airport.  This year’s show will feature two “world class” military jet teams, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, plus the Navy’s latest “Top Gun” Jet fighter demonstration, the F35C Lightning II. In addition, we are excited to welcome back the Red Bull Air Force along with Aerobatic star Michael Goulian.  Local Favorite Vicky Benzing and comedian aerobatic performer, Kent Pietsch will also entertain airshow fans.  Plus ..read more

We got the Jets!  The 2023 California International Airshow will be one of the best air shows in many years.  On Oct 7-8, 2023, Salinas skies will come alive with JETS! Headlined by the United States Air Force Thunderbirds Jet demonstration team, plus the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Jet team will perform.  The Snowbirds will only be appearing at two air shows in the United States in 2023 and the Salinas Airshow is thrilled to be hosting them again for the first time in 12 years. We got the JETS!  In addition to the Thunderbirds and the Snowbirds, the US Navy’s latest “Top Gun ..read more

Both the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will highlight the 42nd Annual California International Airshow in Salinas on October 7-8, 2023.  This will be the first time in 16 years that the Salinas Airshow has been selected to host two military jet teams. Karen Curtis, President of the Airshow said “We are excited to be selected to host these two “world class” teams at the same airshow.  It is a tribute to the quality of our organization, our volunteers and sponsors that help make the California International Airshow one of the best   in the ..read more

This Friday night the gates will open at 5PM and at 5:30PM the USAF F35 will “scream across the sunset” to open what promises to be an incredible evening at Mavericks! Maverick’s Lounge is the newest and most unique culinary event to take place on the Central Coast. There is nothing like it anywhere and it is the kick-off event to this year’s 41 st anniversary of the California International Airshow. Gifted Chefs from the best restaurants and catering establishments in the area bring forth their delectable samplings of Baker’s Bacon… Distilleries, breweries, and wineries offer tastings of t ..read more