Dexter F.
10/5/2024
So lucky to have this show in my backyard. The days leading up to the airshow include practice flights that shake the building. This years performance (2024) included the Thunderbirds and the...
Salinas Air Show
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37 Mortensen Ave
Salinas, CA 93905
The California International Airshow (CIA) in Salinas, CA, is a celebrated annual event that showcases thrilling aerial performances, featuring renowned teams such as the United States Navy Blue Angels and the USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team. Committed to giving back to the community, the Airshow has raised over 9 million dollars for local charities since its inception in 1981, ensuring that funds remain within the Central Coast region.
Attendees can enjoy a range of exciting performances, including spectacular displays from skilled pilots like Ed Hamill and Sean D Tucker, along with static displays of iconic aircraft such as the C-5M Super Galaxy and P51 Warbirds. The event not only promises exhilarating entertainment, but also provides a unique opportunity for local engagement and support through ticket sales and sponsorships.
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Jason D.
10/9/2025
Website said parking was $20. On site it was $30 without explanation otherwise. The event itself was fun. The loss of the Blue Angels wasn't their fault but it still sucked that we didn't get to...
David A.
10/9/2025
I have been there before when the Thunder Birds and they were fun to watch. Not so without Blue Angels. Volunteers were all very nice. Do not appreciate the increase in parking from $20 to $30...
Marissa C.
11/1/2021
Yes, traffic to get in sucks, but hey! This is one of the biggest Air Shows - plan better :P Anyways, my first Air Show and it was SO MUCH FUN! This year, the Thunderbirds were the main event (I...
David M.
9/29/2024
Prices were abusive. Planning was so bad that when the sky was clear the Thunderbirds weren't on the schedule. When their time came so did the weather and they cancelled. Traffic was a...
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