The Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show is Saturday, April 21 and Sunday, April 22, 2012. There will be free parking and free admission.

Barksdale Airforde Base Air Show Hours:

The gates open at 9:00 am and the air show starts at 11:00 am.

The Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show allows Shreveport-Bossier City to showcase the home of the B-52, grant access to tour the military installation, view military and aerobatic performers, and support the recruiting arm of our armed forces.

Parking:
There will be free parking and free admission.

Performers:

Vintage Warbirds

Daily Schedules to be announced.

Security Procedures for the 2012 Air Show:

  • Visitors may purchase food and beverages at the show, but are prohibited from bringing containers like backpacks and coolers on base.
  • Safety concerns related to the presence of jet fuel severely restrict where people can smoke on base and at the air show. These restrictions will be enforced for the safety of everyone present.
  • Pets should be left at home and will not be allowed in to the air show unless they are assistant animals (such as seeing-eye dogs).
  • Possession of firearms on a military installation is prohibited.
  • Base officials may adjust security measures as needed.

Can I bring my camera/video camera/cell phone?:

Yes. There are no security restrictions on these items. However, large camera bags are not permitted. Bring only necessary camera equipment, leaving extra attachments at home. A small fanny pack or camera vest is useful for carrying extra film and small lenses.

For more information contact:

Public Affairs Division, 2d Bomb Wing (AFGSC) 109 Barksdale Blvd West, Suite 209 Barksdale AFB, LA 71110-2270
Tel. (318) 456-3066.
Visit the Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show website for more frequently

All vendor requests should be forwarded to: Kyle Hamaoka, 318-456-6955 kyle.hamaoka@us.af.mil.

 

VIDEOS

BAFB Air Show 2011

A video compilation of the Barksdale Air Force Base Air Show 2011 featuring TORA TORA TORA's air demonstration of the simulated attack on Pearl Harbor.


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Shuttle Discovery at Barksdale Air Force Base

The Space Shuttle Discovery arrived at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, Sunday afternoon September 20, 2009 enroute to Kennedy Space Center. Discovery made a cross
country trip atop a 747 that departed Edwards Air Force Base California earlier that day.  Mario Villafuerte 2009.


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