Safety Information
We are happy to have you, your friends and your family as our guests at NAS Pensacola. We will do everything to ensure that your experience is safe and enjoyable. Entry and parking to the NAS Pensacola Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show is FREE and open to the community.
All visitors to NAS Pensacola must present a valid/current photo identification issued by the United States government or a state government as part of the screening process. This excludes minors under the age of 18, if accompanied by an adult with valid identification.
Foreign nationals visitors must provide valid photo identification, such as a passport, issued by their country of origin. Foreign national visitors are advised to expect an additional screening process and to plan accordingly. Navy Security personnel reserve the right to deny access to any person on a case by case basis without explanation.
We ask for your cooperation in keeping potentially dangerous items safely outside the Air Show site. At the entry points to the Air Shows all bags will be inspected and subject to search by NAS Pensacola Navy Security Forces (NSF). It is recommended Airshow guests minimize the number and size of permitted items to reduce the inspection time prior to accessing the Airshow area. Please note, all vehicles are subject to search prior to entering the base.
Please note
• Unattended bags and packages will be removed from the premises.
• Sun protection, including hats, long-sleeve shirts, long pants and sunscreen are recommended.
• Water will be available for sale throughout the Air Show area.
• Wear comfortable footwear; you may need to walk long distances.
Prohibited items
In order to keep possibly dangerous items outside the Air Show site, ALL bags will be inspected as you come through Air Show entry points and all individuals are subject to search. To keep delays at a minimum, remember that the following items are not permitted on the Air Show site and may be confiscated:
• All weapons (regardless of permit) including: fire arms, knives (including pocket knives and multi-tools), replica or toy weapons, pepper spray, stun guns, walking sticks (except for handicap use) and all other items that Security deems dangerous. Any confiscated items will not be returned.
• Alcoholic beverages, unless purchased from approved vendors.
• Ice chests or coolers.
• Backpacks and most large bags.
• Outside food & drink.
• Pets.
• Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades, (kick and electric) scooters or skateboards.
• Drones.
Permitted items
All permitted items will be inspected prior to admission to the Air Show area. It is strongly recommended that guest minimize the number and size of permitted items to reduce access time into the Air Show area.
• Folding chairs, lawn chairs, blankets
• PCS/cellular phones & tablets
• Small purses or diaper bags
• Cameras and camcorders
• Childrens wagons (non-motorized)
• Hand-held umbrellas
• Strollers and wheelchairs
Smoking
Smoking (cigarettes and e-cigarettes) is only permitted in designated smoking areas located by each gate entry. Smoking is not permitted near any aircraft or in hangars, including the static display area.
Bicycle & Motorcycle Safety
Bicycles: No bicycles! For safety reasons, bicycles are prohibited on base access for the Air Show.
Motorcycles: Motorcyclists must wear helmets, reflective vests, closed toed shoes and long sleeves.
