The world-famous Blue Angels are based at NAS Pensacola and can be seen practicing over the Museum at NAS Pensacola on select days throughout the year. Come watch them soar and then spend the day at the Museum. Admission is FREE.
BLUE ANGELS PRACTICE SCHEDULE
The National Naval Aviation Museum is pleased to open the flight line behind the museum to view Blue Angels practice flight demonstrations. Gates open at 9:30 AM and the Blues are scheduled to take to the skies at 10:30 AM. Arrive EARLY, once the Museum parking lot has been filled, NAS Pensacola will pause entry to the base.
April 2*, 8, 9*, 15, 16*, 22, 23*, 29, 30
May 6, 7*, 13, 14*, 27, 28*
June 3, 4*, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
July 15, 16*, 22, 23*, 29
August 20*, 26, 27*
September 9, 10*, 16, 23
October 15*, 21, 22*, 28, 29*
* Indicates autograph day in the Museum (atrium) following Blue Angels Practice.
Blue Angels Autograph Sessions
Following certain Wednesday practices, members of the Blue Angels visit the Museum to meet fans to answer questions and sign autographs. Blue Angels practices and autograph sessions are free and open to the public. There is no charge for admission to the Museum.
The outside viewing area for the Blue Angels practice is located on the Museum Flight Line north of the Museum. Signs are posted to direct visitors to viewing and parking locations, including limited parking for handicapped visitors. Practice times vary so check the schedule prior to planning your visit. Practices last about 55 minutes.
Open bleacher seating is available for 500 people. Chair service is provided at each practice session, a limited quantity of chairs are available for a fee of $6 per chair rental. Concessions and merchandise are also available. We are a cashless venue. Chair service, concessions, and merchandise are provided by the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation and proceeds support the Museum and Foundation programs.
We recommend visitors use sun protection. Hearing protection is recommended for those people with sensitive hearing. Please note that backpacks, daypacks, luggage, or similar items are NOT allowed on the flight line during Blue Angel practice air shows. Small purses, bags containing medications, and diaper bags are allowed but are subject to search by Naval Air Station Pensacola Security personnel.