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

• 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