Frequently asked questions

Spencer Suderman will perform the Double Hammerhead at the Air Show.

Matt Chapman brings his aerobatic act to the Air Show.

Photo courtesy VFA-125

The capabilities of the FA-18 Hornet will be demonstrated during the Naval Base Ventura County Air Show at Point Mugu Aug. 7-8.

Photo by Tech Sgt. Alex Koenig

The Channel Islands Air National Guard will demonstrate the capability of the C-130J "Super Hercules" of providing aerial firefighting to extinguish forest fires.

Q: Will the Thunderbirds fly if the weather is bad?

A: Air Show officials and the Thunderbirds will make a decision based on weather forecasts. Safety of the pilots and the air show guests is always the most important factor in whether a flight demonstration will take place.

Q: Can I get an autograph from the Thunderbirds or other pilots?

A: Yes, following the Thunderbirds’ performance, pilots will make an appearance at the crowd line to sign autographs.

Q: Can I take pictures of the aircraft?

A: Yes, you can photograph any aircraft on display and in the air.

Q: Can I still get reserved seating?

A: Yes, tickets are still on sale for reserved seating areas, and a ticket booth will be open during the air show near the reserved seating area.

Q: Where is the lost and found?

A: At the security area between buildings 351 and 355. See the air show map on the next page.

Q: Is there a shuttle to the parking area? We can’t walk that far.

A: Shuttles will transport people between the air show site and the parking areas.

Q: Will you have handicapped parking and accessible seating?

A: Yes, just show your handicapped sign to the Sailors and they will direct you to the handicapped parking. Handicapped seating is located adjacent to the corporate box seating. Handicapped bathroom facilities will also be available.

Q: Is there an ATM?

A: Not on the air show grounds. The nearest one is at the Naval Exchange on base.

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Q: Will I be able to buy gas?

A: Fill up before you come. Only authorized patrons, active duty and retired, are allowed to shop at the Exchange or get gas.

Q: Where is the first aid station?

A: First Aid is located in the medical tent, shown on the map on the next page.

Q: Where do I go to report a security issue?

A: There are numerous security personnel on patrol. See any security personnel for guidance. You can also go to the announcer’s platform.

Q: Will all vehicles and personnel that enter the base be subject to search?

A: Yes, all vehicles and personnel are subject to search.

Q: Are there any public telephones?

A. There are some at the Navy Exchange complex and at the gas station. There are none at the air show site.

Q: Is there a souvenir program?

A: Souvenir programs will be sold throughout the air show.

Q: Who provides your contract support for the air show?

A: Air Show Network, located in the city of Carpenteria, provides the reserved seating areas and sells the box tickets.

Q: How many air shows do the Thunderbirds perform?

A: This year, the team will perform at 37 air shows.

Q: How do the jets get to each air show site?

A: The demonstration pilots fly the jets to each site.

Q: How come you don’t have the Blue Angels?

A: Air shows at the Southwest Region are rotated yearly between three bases: Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) Point Mugu and Naval Air Stations Fallon and Lemoore. The military jet demonstration teams select from among those facilities based on their schedule.

Q: Why are you having an air show this year?

A: The NBVC Air Show is the largest two-day event in Ventura County. It is important for NBVC to put on an air show to let the public know there is a Navy base here and the role Point Mugu provides in defense of our country. The community gets a chance to meet the servicemen and women who serve in our military and see what NBVC’s role is in our nation’s defense.