The tentative flight schedule for the 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show has been released, giving spectators an early look at when each act is expected to fly over Pensacola Beach.

The official Pensacola Beach Air Show takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, with flight activity beginning late in the morning and the Blue Angels scheduled to close the show in the afternoon.

As always, air show schedules are tentative and can change due to weather, safety requirements, aircraft availability, or other operational needs.

Pensacola Beach Air Show 2026 Date

The official 2026 Pensacola Beach Air Show is scheduled for:

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Pensacola Beach

The event is one of the biggest summer weekends on Pensacola Beach and is expected to bring large crowds to Casino Beach, the Gulf side, nearby hotels, restaurants, and the water.

Blue Angels Scheduled to Fly at 2 PM

According to the tentative schedule, the Blue Angels are scheduled to perform from 2 PM to 2:45 PM.

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is listed as flying six F/A-18 Super Hornets during the closing act of the show.

The Blue Angels are traditionally the headline performance of the Pensacola Beach Air Show, and their afternoon slot is expected to be the busiest time of the day on the beach.

Tentative Pensacola Beach Air Show Schedule

Here is the tentative flight schedule for Saturday, July 18:

10:35 AM to 10:45 AM
Surface and airborne assets clear spectators and vessels from Gulf waters inside the marked boundaries and aerobatic box.

10:45 AM
Waiver and temporary flight restriction begin within a 5 nautical mile radius of show center up to 15,000 feet.

10:46 AM to 10:56 AM
Show opener with flag jump, National Anthem, and teaser
Aaron Fitzgerald, Kevin Coleman, and jumpers
Red Bull Air Force with Bo-105 and Extra 300

10:58 AM to 11:08 AM
F-15s
Two-plane demonstration

11:10 AM to 11:20 AM
Stephanie Goetz
Pink Jet L-39

11:22 AM to 11:32 AM
Frank Kimmel
Corsair

11:34 AM to 11:44 AM
F-35s
Two-plane demonstration

11:46 AM to 11:58 AM
Carol Pilon and Stefan Trischuck
Third Strike Wingwalking, Stearman

12 PM to 12:10 PM
RJ Gritter
Decathlon

12:12 PM to 12:22 PM
B-1

12:24 PM to 12:36 PM
Ken Rieder and Austin Rieder
Red Line, RV-8s

12:38 PM to 12:51 PM
Jimmy Fordham, Bryan Regan, and Steve Gustafson
Titan Team, AT-6 Texans

12:53 PM to 1:03 PM
Skip Stewart
Prometheus, modified Pitts S-2S

1:05 PM to 1:30 PM
Red Bull Air Force
One plane, one helicopter, and jumpers

1:30 PM to 1:45 PM
Water break

1:45 PM to 1:55 PM
Spectators cleared from the water again

2 PM to 2:45 PM
Blue Angels
Six F/A-18 Super Hornets

Important Water and Boater Notice

The tentative schedule includes multiple reminders for spectators and vessels in the Gulf.

Before the show begins, surface and airborne assets are scheduled to clear spectators and vessels from Gulf waters inside the marked boundaries and aerobatic box between 10:35 AM and 10:45 AM.

There is also a water break from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM, followed by another clearing period from 1:45 PM to 1:55 PM before the Blue Angels performance.

Anyone watching from the water should pay close attention to official instructions, marked boundaries, law enforcement, and safety crews.

What Time Should You Arrive?

If you are planning to watch from Pensacola Beach, arriving early is highly recommended.

Casino Beach and surrounding areas are expected to fill up quickly. Many people arrive in the morning to claim a spot on the sand before the main flight schedule begins.

If you are watching from the water, make sure you understand the restricted areas and allow extra time to get into position before the aerobatic box is cleared.

Best Places to Watch

Popular viewing areas typically include Casino Beach, the Pensacola Beach Gulf side, waterfront restaurants, nearby condos and hotels, and boats positioned outside the restricted zone.

The exact best spot depends on whether you want to be close to show center, avoid the largest crowds, or watch from the water.

More Pensacola Beach Air Show Info

The Pensacola Beach Air Show is one of the biggest events of the summer on Pensacola Beach, and more details may be released as the event gets closer.

Because this is a tentative schedule, spectators should check for updates before heading out.

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Pensacola Beach Air Show 2026 Tentative Flight Schedule Released