Celebrate Veteran’s Day Weekend at Aviation Nation
Experience the exhilaration as America’s aerial power takes center stage at Aviation Nation in Las Vegas. Presented by the U.S. Air Force and sponsors each November at Nellis Air Force Base, the two-day event is considered one of North America’s largest and most spectacular air shows.
This year’s event takes place Saturday, Nov. 8 and Sunday, Nov. 9. General admission is free making it an affordable and fun-filled event for a Veteran’s Day weekend family getaway.
The theme for Aviation Nation 2008 is “U.S. Air Force of the 21st Century – Air, Space and Cyberspace.” Some of the nation’s top civilian air performers as well as several military air warbirds and demonstration teams will participate, including the world-famous, Las Vegas-based Thunderbirds.
The event will also celebrate the history of American aviation and salute the recent 
accomplishments of America’s military in operations around the globe through air demonstrations and ground displays.
Las Vegas visitors and locals will have the opportunity to get up close to some of the world’s most remarkable flying machines spanning from the WWII era to today. More than 100 military and civilian aircraft are expected to be showcased, including the Air Force’s new supersonic stealth fighter, the F-22A Raptor, the MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-15 Eagle, and the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force, the B-1B Lancer.
The gates open at 9 a.m. each day. For the aerial demonstrations, visitors are welcome to bring a folding lawn chair or blanket into the event. With the roar of supersonic aircraft, hearing protection is recommended for children and others with sensitive ears. As with any outdoor event, sunscreen and hats are also encouraged as Las Vegas experiences intense sunshine even during the cooler autumn months.
Parking at the nearby Las Vegas Motor Speedway is free with shuttle service provided to and from the event gate for a donation of $3.00 per person or $1.00 per child under the age of 10. Visitors without vehicles are encouraged to check with their hotel for complimentary or paid shuttle service to the event. Taxi service is also available as an option.
Photos courtesy of Chris Evans/7s.
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3 Responses
Nice Jason! I just spent a week at Fleet Week in San Francisco and loved it! Got to go out on the bay on a private sailboat during the airshow. It was fabulous!
I’ve never been to an airshow. I think I’d love it. I know my boys would.
I think I had a dream once where I flew in an airshow, doing stunts…and my plane was hot pink.
I forgot how much I enjoyed the Blue Angels when I was a kid. It’s time I rediscover the airshow. I know my kids would freak!