A 100% ID check is in effect. You must present a Federal or state issued photo ID.

Foreign Nationals need to present one of the following:

• Employment Authorization Documents (Form I-766); or

• Permanent Resident Cards, also known as Green Cards (Form I-551); or

• Foreign passport bearing an unexpired immigrant or non-immigrant visa or entry stamp and Arrival-departure records (Form I-94, Form I-94W, or Form I-95); or Form I-797 Notice of Action with “approval notice” (Not a Notice of Receipt I-797); or

• DoD Issued CAC with Blue Stripe

Visitors should be prepared for the weather of the day and exciting loud aircraft maneuvers by bringing hearing protection.

Things to Bring:

• Sunscreen

• Plastic beverage bottles with factory seal intact (baby bottles exempt)

• Reusable water bottle (empty for security line; free water stations are available inside)

• Hearing protection (especially for children)

• Wagon or lightweight stroller for tired children

• Stadium chair or cushion for free bleacher seating (collapsible camping chairs are fine, but subject to search)

• Clear backpacks 

Visitors may want to bring cash as many booths selling food, beverages, and souvenirs will be open for business.

*All visitors are subject to search by security forces. 

*Anyone who is not a lawful permanent resident of the United States or who is a Non-US citizen will have a separate area for entering the flight line. Follow Air Show directional signs to the search location where a designated area for signing in will take place.

Take note of prohibited items while planning your day at Airpower Over Hampton Roads 2025. Banned items will be confiscated and/or cause visitors to be turned away at the gate.

• Weapons of any kind including pocket knives, pocket tools, scissors, box cutters, billy clubs, large heavy chain link jewelry or belts, mace and pepper spray.

• Individuals parking on base are prohibited from having any weapons on federal property. Personnel searches will be conducted prior to coming onto the flightline. If a weapon is found during the search, then it will be confiscated by Security Forces, to include;

  • Firearms of any type

  • Toys that resemble firearms, laser pointers

  • Flammable items and fireworks

  • Spray paint and silly string

• Pets (except for service animals)

• Outside food, coolers, or grills (Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event)

• Glass bottles

• Liquid without factory seal intact (baby bottles are exempt)

• Walkie-talkies, HAM radios, scanners

• Alcohol and illegal drugs (including marijuana)

• Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, heelies, roller skates or roller blades, or hover boards

• Excessively large items and bags (the only exceptions are diaper bags, small purses, and small camera bags at or below 21 inches long, 10  inches wide, 10 inches deep)

• Drones

• 3D Cameras

• Backpacks that are not clear/see through

In the event of severe weather, please reference the map on where to go when directed to shelter. Proceed to the designated area based on whether you parked at the Hampton Coliseum or Virginia Peninsula Community College.

If you parked your vehicle on JBLE-Langley, please proceed to your vehicle on foot or by bus to shelter.

Severe Weather Shelter Map

• Concessions & souvenirs will be available for purchase inside the air show grounds.

• Payment options: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash (ATMs available)

• For the opportunity to be a food/beverage subcontractor, email: events@puffsandstuff.com