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Look up, HB! Pacific Airshow today
· All times Pacific
Saturday’s Pacific Airshow brings jets, aerobatics and beachside activities to Huntington Beach, near PCH and 1st Street, south of the pier.
- Gates open: 9:00 a.m.
- Flying starts: approximately 10:00–10:30 a.m.
- Flying wraps up: approximately 4:00–4:30 p.m.
The organizer’s FAQ and event-day page give slightly different estimates. Check the morning performer schedule for today’s flying order and timing updates.
In the sky
The announced weekend lineup includes the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, Canadian Forces Snowbirds, F-22 Raptor, Navy F-35C and F/A-18 demonstrations, parachute teams and civilian aerobatics. Edwards AFB’s KC-135R “Ghost Tanker” and KC-46 Pegasus are scheduled for Saturday and Sunday.
See the official performer lineup · Weekend tanker announcement
Saturday on the ground
At the NXTGN STEM Lab stage inside the ticketed event:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:30–11:00 a.m. | Combat Learjet meet-and-greet |
| 11:00–11:30 a.m. | Sam Eckholm Q&A |
| 11:30 a.m.–noon | Performer signing session |
| 2:00–2:30 p.m. | RAF Falcons Q&A |
| 2:30–3:00 p.m. | Performer signing session |
| Time to be confirmed | Canadian Forces Snowbirds meet-and-greet |
Official stage schedule · Activities and performers are subject to change.
The flight-by-flight schedule is emailed to Pacific Airshow newsletter subscribers each morning of the event.