The sound of jet engines will fill the skies of north central Indiana as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Golden Knights take part in the Grissom Air & Space Expo on Sept. 7 and 8, 2019. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team and will be joined by other military and civilian aviation acts for the two-day expo which will draw tens of thousands people. The event will be the first air show-type event held at Grissom since 2003.
Tickets available
Admission is free but a limited number of tickets are available for purchase in reserved seating areas near the beer garden.
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Directions to Grissom
The air show will be at Grissom Air Reserve Base located 15 miles north of Kokomo. Organizers have made suggested routes of travel.
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Where to park
Depending on your direction of travel, there are designated locations for parking at Grissom. Locations are planned for general, handicap, motorcycles and more.
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Event line-up
There’s an impressive line-up planned for the 2019 Grissom Air & Space Expo, and as the event draws near, even more aircrafts are being added to the show.
Show schedule
Gates will open at 8:30 a.m. both days, with flying from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Gates will close at 5 p.m. each day.
Hotel options
Enjoy a comfortable stay in one of Kokomo’s many hotels. There are rooms and suites to fit any budget and are just a short drive away.