October marks one month until the Blue Angels finish out their 2025 show season with the Homecoming Air Show, but it also marks the final month Blues aficionados can catch the team practice until 2026.
If you’re looking forward to the rescheduled Homecoming Air Show Nov. 14-15, but you just can’t wait, you’ll have five opportunities to see the Blue Angels practice in Pensacola.
Here are the dates you can watch the Blue Angels practice in October:
Will government shut down ground the Blue Angels?
What happens to the Blue Angels will depend on decisions from military leaders. During the 2013 government shutdown, the U.S. Navy decided to ground the Blue Angels for the remainder of its 2013 show season.
Republicans and Democrats have until midnight on Sept. 30 to come to an agreement on a spending bill. Failure to reach a resolution would temporarily halt many U.S. government services and impact tens of thousands of Floridians.
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 October
Here are the air shows currently scheduled during October:
This article originally appeared on Pensacola News Journal: Here are last few opportunities to watch Blue Angels practice before Homecoming Air Show
Reporting by Benjamin Johnson, Pensacola News Journal / Pensacola News Journal
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
