The 2026 Air Dot Show Tour, featuring civilian and military aircraft demonstrations, is coming to Orange County Airport in Montgomery on Aug. 1 and 2.
The aviation entertainment tour will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, international military demonstration teams and other aerial performers. The Orange County stop will also include a special performance by the West Point Parachute Team.
The Air Dot Show Tour began in Cocoa Beach, Florida, and has also visited locations including Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Ocean City, Maryland.
Additional stops on the 2026 tour include Orlando from Sept. 26-27 and Atlanta from Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
How to watch the Air Dot Show Tour in New York
The New York stop will take place at Orange County Airport in Montgomery on Saturday, Aug. 1, and Sunday, Aug. 2, from noon to 4 p.m.
General admission tickets start at $37.59 for adults and $24.74 for children ages 6-12. Children under 5 are admitted free.
Preferred seating, which allows guests to reserve a spot ahead of time, starts at $74 for adults and $59 for children.
Air Dot Show ticket options
The Flight Line Club VIP package includes reserved seating, VIP parking, shaded dining tents, a catered lunch and beverages throughout the day. Tickets start at $199.
Corporate Chalet packages include reserved seating for groups of eight or more, shaded tables, catered lunch and VIP parking. An eight-person chalet starts at $235 per person.
General admission gates open at 9 a.m. Flight Line Club VIP and Corporate Chalet areas open at 10 a.m.
What to bring to the Air Dot Show
Guests with general admission and lawn box tickets are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Preferred seating and Flight Line Club VIP tickets include chairs.
Organizers recommend bringing ear protection, sunscreen and up to 1 liter of bottled water.
Personal tents, awnings and beach umbrellas are not allowed. Handheld umbrellas are permitted, but organizers warn that shade is limited and much of the viewing area is in direct sunlight.
Backpacks and bags are allowed but are subject to security checks.
Outside food and beverages are not permitted. Food and drink vendors will be available on-site.
Tickets are available through the Air Dot Show website.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Air Dot Show, Thunderbirds make Orange County return for 2026
Reporting by Alexandra Rivera, New York Connect Team / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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