Schedule of Events
Last updated 5/2/2023. Check back frequently for changes!
Camp-out Friday: August 18, 2023
Campgrounds on the WEST side of Arlington Airport open on Friday; camping or aircraft ticket needed. Map & directions…
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Camping gates open | 12:00 Noon. | GREEN gate & aircraft arrivals - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Movie snack bar open | 5 PM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket |
| Movies start | 5 PM | Big screen movie area - requires camping or aircraft ticket. |
| Camping gates closes | Approx 9 PM | Green gate. There is a holding area outside the gate where you can park after this time. |
SkyFest Saturday: August 19, 2023
Saturday Activities are on the WEST side of Arlington Airport. Map & directions…
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Camper gate opens | 9:00 AM | Green camper gate - open to campers only |
| Main gates open | 2:00 PM | Main admission gates - GREEN, RED & BLUE |
| Food trucks open | 2:00 PM | Main walkway |
| Camp Adams area opens | 2:00 PM | Camp Adams - military vehicles area |
| Beer Garden | 2:00 PM - Closes 9:30 PM | By blue hangars on walkway by red lot |
| Kids play area | 2:00 PM - Closes 6:30 PM | Play area by drone cage |
| Shuttle service starts | 2:00 PM - Ends 6:00 PM | Stops all around the event. Ends at 6PM |
| Big screen movies | 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM | Big movie screen by kids area and Drone Arena. |
| Car Show begins | 3:00 PM | Main walkway |
| Airshow | Approx. 6:00 PM | In the Sky |
| Entry gates close | 8:00 PM | ALL GATES - gates will close about one hour after the main show begins. No entry via any gate after this time. |
| Balloon glow | Approx. 8:30 PM | Main Airshow Area |
| Drone show | Approx. 9:30PM | In the Sky |
| Show close | Approx. 10 PM | After drone show completes |
Take Flight Sunday: August 20, 2023
Sunday activities are on the EAST side of Arlington Airport by the Airport Office. More info…
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington Airport Community Day | 10:00 AM, close 3PM | Arlington Airport Office area - EAST side of airport |
| Young Eagles Flights | 10:00 AM, close 2 PM | Reservations Required - Arlington Airport - EAST side |
| Cross-airport Shuttle | 10:00 AM to 3 PM, approx. every 30 minutes | Campground shuttle stop |
| West side SkyFest camping areas check-out time | 5 PM |
