Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach has announced an expanded performer lineup, stacking the three-day spectacle in the sky with the best in aviation, October 4-6, 2024. Along with the previously announced headlining U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and fan-favorite F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach will be the site for the last performance ever of the U.S. Air Force A-10 Demo Team, according to a Pacific Airshow press release.
In its eighth year, Pacific Airshow Huntington Beach is continuing to amp up the action in the air and on the sand by building a world-first temporary landing area on the beach to bring attendees and their families up close and personal with five STOL aircraft at this year’s Airshow. Amongst the STOL pilots attending is Luke Czepiela who famously landed on top of the Burj Al Arab skyscraper in Dubai last year. Attendees can witness non-stop sky-high stunts, fast flyovers and take part in expanded beach based fun and entertainment – including the return of Maverick and Iceman on the sand.
“Our team will be delivering on our commitment to produce a bigger and better experience each year, bringing our audience closer than ever to the best of aviation,” said Kevin Elliott, Pacific Airshow’s Executive Director. “When we say our vision is to redefine the Airshow experience, we mean it, and we are delivering an experience unlike any other event anywhere in the world.”
Additional military performers announced include the U.S. Navy F-35C Demo Team, U.S. Navy F/A-18 Rhino Demo Team, U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler Legacy Team, Louisiana Air National Guard Bayou Militia F-15s, U.S. Army Blackhawk and Lakota Helicopters, U.S. Navy Leap Frogs, U.S. Air Force Heritage Flight, U.S. Navy Legacy Flight, U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Demo, U.S. Air Force C-17 West Coast Demo Team and U.S. Air Force KC-135 Demo Team.
Civilian performances include the Patriots Jet Team, Michael Goulian in the Extra 330SC, Franky Zapata flying both his Flyboard and Airscooter, Jeff Boerboon in the Extra 330SC, Scott Urshel in the Bo-105 Aerobatic Helicopter, Scaled Composites, FedEx 757, two Ace Maker T-33 jets, Rob Holland in the MXS-RH, The Horseman P-51s, Torrey Ward in the Microjet, the C-47 Dakota “Willa Dean” from the Lyon Air Museum and extreme sports stuntman Jacko Strong all the way from Australia.
“Pacific Airshow’s social and economic impact on the community is unmatched and every year brings our community together for a family friendly, patriotic celebration complete with world class aviation displays right on our coastline,” said Gracey Van Der Mark, Mayor of Huntington Beach. “We’re thrilled to have Pacific Airshow return to the skies over Huntington Beach this year for Southern California to enjoy.”
Tickets are on-sale now, offering General Admission, Pier Seating, Premiere Club, Private Chalet and Cabana options for all to experience the best views and ultimate thrill from the best vantage points. VisitPacificAirshow.com.
