Columbus Air Show 2024: What to know before you go

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) - The Columbus Air Show is returning with a weekend full of attractions, air performances, activities and more.

The annual show kicks off June 14, with gates opening each day at 9 a.m. at Rickenbacker International Airport through June 16. This year, the show celebrates the return of the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, which last performed in 2007. The air show will also showcase ground displays, demonstrations and several aerial performances by pilots.

Below is the general schedule for each day:

• Parking lots and gates open: 9 a.m.
• Columbus Cup STOL Drag Competition: 10 a.m.
• Opening Ceremonies: 11:30 a.m.
• Flying ends: 4 p.m.
• Gates close: 5 p.m.

Performers in this year's show:

• National Anthem; Ohio ANG KC-135R Stratotanker & U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II
• U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demo
• U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet + FG-1D Corsair Legacy Flight
• Edge 540 - Bill Stein
• STOL Drag Competition 
• Carol Pilon Third Strike Wingwalking 
• F-5B Tiger II 
• P-51C Mustang Red Tail 
• Jack Aces - P-51 Demonstration Team
• Battlefield Europe - WWII Battle Reenactment 
• Pitts S-2S - Skip Stewart 
• Smoke-n-Thunder Jet Car
• U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds 

General admission is $65 for anyone 16 years and older, while kids ages 15 and younger are free. Parking passes are also required to be purchased before the event online. Tickets are limited for the weekend.

For additional ticket information, click here.