Please plan ahead for heavier traffic on and off base during the air show weekend. The City of Biloxi offers traffic text updates. To learn more, click here.

Parking will be available on and off base for the air show. Please see below for detailed parking information. Note, limited parking for oversized vehicles will be available at the Harrison Court parking lot.

All shuttle service is free & will begin at 9:00 a.m. Off base shuttles will bring attendees on base for the morning portion of the air show, to the beach for the afternoon and back to their respective parking lots at the end of the day.

On Base Parking (DoD ID Card Holders & sponsored guests only):

General parking will be available at:

– Base Exchange

– Across from Tyer House

– Dragon Fitness & Dolan Hall

– Intersection of Fisher St. & H St.

Handicap parking will be available at:

–  Intersection of Hangar Rd. & Phantom St.

Off Base Parking: 

Each general parking area off base will have designated handicap parking* spots. Off base parking will be available at:

– Oak Park: Intersection of Bayview Ave. & Kensington Dr.

– IP Casino: 867 Bayview Ave., Biloxi, MS 39530

– Harrison Court: Intersection of Benachi Ave. & Lasalle Dr.

*Requests for handicap accessible shuttles can be made through parking attendants. Note, handicap accessible shuttles for off-base parking will be coming from the VA and can take approximately 30-40 minutes for arrival, please plan accordingly.

After Air Show:

Please note that persons and personal property may be searched prior to entry of a DoD installation.

Prohibited items on Keesler Air Force Base include but are not limited to:

– Drones
– Federally prohibited substances (state regulations do not apply)
– Bicycles, hover boards, scooters, and skateboards
– Coolers
– Large purses, tote bags, and backpacks
– Large camera bags
– Firearms
– Personal defense sprays (i.e. pepper spray, mace, etc.)
– Stun guns
– Signs, banners or flags
– Laser pointers
– Artificial noise makers
– Combustible flammable items
– Fireworks (i.e. sparklers, pop-its, etc.)
– Handheld or edged weapons (i.e. knives, can openers, brass knuckles, slingshots, nunchucks, sharp tools, etc.)
– Pets (exception: service animals)
– Alcohol or outside food and drinks (exception: infant formula, breastmilk and cold packs)
– Glass containers 
– Umbrellas or popup tents

Permitted items on Keesler Air Force Base include:

– Small purses
– School-sized backpacks
– Small diaper bags (formula, breastmilk and cold packs allowed)
– Camera, video cameras, and phones
– Folding chairs (remove chairs from bags at security entrance)
– Strollers and wagons
– Water bottles (no glass containers)

There will be no ATMs available on the flightline, so attendees are encouraged to bring both cash and cards.

Buoys identifying the flying zone over the water at Biloxi Beach and in the Back Bay will be placed prior to the air show. For the safety of spectators and performers, boaters are advised to remain outside of this area for the duration of their placement.

The Marina and Outdoor Recreation facilities at Keesler will be closed during the air show weekend. No dock access will be avaliable.

The Kids Zone at the air show is avaliable for $10/child and will feature a bounce area, slides, basketball, soccer and more children’s activities. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the 81st Force Support Squadron website.

There will be no ATMs avaliable on the flightline, so attendees are encouraged to bring both cash and cards.

The Beer Garden will offer premium shaded seating at show center, accessible only for 21+ air show guests. Tickets can be purchased via the 81st Force Support Squadron website.

There will be no ATMs avaliable on the flightline, so attendees are encouraged to bring both cash and cards.

We will have several types of food trucks at the air show, including:

1.       Filipino Cuisine
2.      Mexican-Island Cuisine
3.      Jamaican Cuisine
4.      Hibachi
5.      Sandwiches/Wraps
6.      Hamburgers
7.      Hot Dogs
8.      Pizza
9.      Chicken Wings
10.    Chicken Tenders
11.     Po’boys
12.     Jambalaya/Gumbo options
13.     Ribs/Sausage/Brisket
14.     Catfish Plates
15.     Assorted French Fry options
16.     Taco’s/Quesadilla’s/Burritos
17.     Hand Made Pretzels
18.     Assorted Stuffed Baked Potatoes
19.     Nacho’s
20.    Snow cones
21.    Funnel Cakes
22.    Deep Fried Oreo’s
23.    Lemonade Stands
24.    Soda/Water/Flavored Tea
25.    Coffee/Tea

There will be no ATMs avaliable on the flightline, so attendees are encouraged to bring both cash and cards.

If you are interested in being a food vendor on Keesler Air Force Base during the air show, please contact Ms. Jessica Foster at fosterje@aafes.com. If you are interested in being a food vendor off base, please contact the City of Biloxi.