We’re approaching the end of summer, which means there’s just a few more months of Blue Angels air shows left in the 2025 season.
But if you want to catch a glimpse of the Blue Angels performing their moves before the Homecoming Air Show in November, you can head to the National Naval Aviation Museum and catch a practice.
The bad news is you’ll only have four opportunities.
Here are the dates you can watch the Blue Angels practice in September:
Where can I see the Blue Angels practice?
The Blues practice onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, and the viewing area is located on the Museum Flight Line north of the museum. Signs will be posted to direct visitors to the viewing and parking locations.
Open bleacher seating is available for 500 people, along with a limited quantity of chairs that are available for a $6 fee per chair.
What time do the Blue Angels practice?
On each practice day, NAS Pensacola’s West Gate on Blue Angel Parkway will be open for public access at 9 a.m. Gates to the flight line will open at 9:30 a.m., and the Blues will begin practice at 10:30 a.m.
The National Naval Aviation Museum says times are subject to change and recommends calling the museum before planning the trip.
Where do I park to watch the Blue Angels practice?
Parking will be available at the National Naval Aviation Museum and Pensacola Lighthouse.
Once parking is full, public access will be halted until more parking becomes available.
How much does it cost to watch the Blue Angels practice?
Admission to the museum’s flight line is free. Concessions and chair service will be offered for an additional fee.
Can I bring a cooler to a Blue Angels practice?
No. Coolers are not allowed on base.
Other items that are prohibited include:
Persons with felony convictions are not allowed base access.
Blue Angels Air Shows in September
Here are the air shows scheduled during September:
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Want to see the Blue Angels practice? You have four chances in September
Reporting by Benjamin Johnson, Pensacola News Journal / Pensacola News Journal
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