Open House Tips

The information provided on this page is preliminary and subject to change.

Tips to enjoy the show:

If this is your first air show or your 100th air show, you may find the tips below useful when you visit during the Open House:

-- Wear sunscreen and sunglasses
-- Take a hat and wear comfortable shoes


This sounds like common sense but you'll be amazed at how much walking you'll do in the sun. Limited shade will be available under the wing of a jet or one of our flightline sunshades. Whatever your choice, come prepared to be in the elements.

-- Leave unnecessary gear at home
You're welcome to bring a small folding lawn chair or blanket to Luke Days. Coolers, large bags and other items are prohibited, so please review the Security section before you leave home. Pets, glass, alcohol, knives, and guns are prohibited. A good rule of thumb is "If you don't take it to the airport, don't bring it to the air show!"

-- Bring hearing protection
Air shows can be a tad noisy whether it's the growl of a propeller plane or the awesome roar of an F-16. Hearing protection is especially important for the sensitive ears of our smallest air show fans.

-- No smoking
Smoking is prohibited on the flightline. A few smoking areas will be set up across the flightline road away from the aircraft, but NEVER smoke near an airplane!

-- Pick up your trash
You can help our pilots and event by ensuring your trash gets thrown into a trash can. Trash is a true hazard for most planes, but especially jets. A soda bottle sucked into an engine could potentially cause a catastrophic accident and cost millions of dollars. Please don't litter!