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The fan-favorite Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach this year featuring a first-of-its-kind runway built on the sand.

The three-day spectacle will return to Surf City from Oct. 4-6 where visitors can view planes up close as they take off and land from the beach. Event officials said the temporary runway marks the first time an airshow has featured such an element.

Visitors can expect to see “heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations” by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the fan-favorite F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team and the A-10 Demo Team. Dozens of military and civilian performers will be announced leading up to the show.

The event also features a boat race around Catalina Island, live entertainment, signing sessions with airshow performers and more. Visitors can also enjoy food, beverages and souvenirs on site.

  • Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • The Air Combat Command A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, performing at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    The Air Combat Command A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team, performing at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • The F-22 Raptor performing at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    The F-22 Raptor performing at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcons at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • The F-22 Raptor performing at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    The F-22 Raptor performing at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
  • Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)
    Aircraft demonstrations and performances at the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach. (Pacific Airshow)

As one of the largest air shows in the U.S., an estimated 700,000 people attended the show in 2023, event officials said.

Airshow performances will take place from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day. The performances and lineup will remain the same on all three days. Tickets for early bird general admission for $25 and pier seating for $50 are on sale starting Thursday, Feb. 15.

“Our team is relentless in our pursuit of innovation and our commitment to continually evolve this event. This year is no exception as we will build the very first temporary ocean-front runway at an Airshow,” said Kevin Elliott, Pacific Airshow’s Executive Director. “Our vision has always been to bring the Airshow to the people and this new infrastructure will allow us to bring the public closer to our world than ever before.”

Multiple ticket options are available including VIP areas, a private cabana, an RV camping experience and more. All event information, including ticket purchases, can be found at pacificairshow.com.