MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The countdown is on! Team MacDill is prepared and Tampa Bay AirFest is back!
For more than 80 years, the Tampa Bay community has extended unwavering support to MacDill Air Force Base. In recognition of the support from the local community, Team MacDill will once again open its installation gates, fill its flight line with some of the world’s most incredible aircraft and host a weekend of amazing aerial performances for the public.
“Team MacDill is fortunate to receive such outstanding support from the Tampa Bay community,” said Col. Steve Snelson, the 6th Air Refueling Wing commander. “AirFest is a simple way for us to show our appreciation to the community who helps us to accomplish our global mission.”
Tampa Bay AirFest 2020 is scheduled to occur on March 28-29, at MacDill AFB, and MacDill is looking to continue its reign as the best military air show site.
“We want this to be the best AirFest yet,” said Maj. Justin Kellett, the Tampa Bay AirFest director. “We won the best military air show in 2018, and we’re looking to make this year’s event even better.”
Headlining this year’s event is the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Blue Angels. AirFest will also feature demonstrations by the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Raptor and F-16 Viper demonstration teams, among others.
Numerous static aircraft displays will be on site, and a Blue Angel’s kids zone will be available for children attending the event. Food and beverages can also be purchased at the event.
After two years of planning and immeasurable anticipation, AirFest is on the horizon. MacDill is ready for the eyes of Tampa to be on the skies over MacDill.
“We are proud to open our doors for Tampa Bay AirFest 2020,” said Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, the 6th ARW command chief. “This is a fantastic opportunity for the public to witness first-hand the professionalism of Team MacDill’s Airmen, and also experience some adrenaline-pumping aerial displays.”
MacDill’s gates will open at 8 a.m. both days of the event, and performances will take place from 11:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
For more information, including a complete listing of performers and displays at Tampa Bay AirFest 2020, please visit www.tampabayairfest.com.