# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Arctic Lightning Airshow 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Mark your calendars for the 2026 Arctic Lightning Airshow on 1-2 Aug! The airshow will be Free and Open to the public, featuring military flying demonstrations, Science, Technology, Engineering, Aviation, and Mathematics (STEAM) activities, and static displays. 

Gates will open to the public at 10 a.m. each day, with aerial demonstrations scheduled to begin at noon. For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, entry gates will close at 3 p.m. The final performance is scheduled to conclude at approximately 4 p.m.

Prior to the public airshow weekend, a Department of Defense identification card (ID) holder-only day will take place on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Entry and Logistics
Visitors traveling to the airshow will exit the Richardson Highway and enter Eielson AFB through Hursey Gate. Attendees will then proceed to designated parking areas. A detailed parking and entry map will be released closer to the event date.

Security Guidelines
To ensure a safe environment for all guests, security forces personnel will conduct an ID check for all visitors age 16 and older to enter the airshow viewing area.

A complete list of approved and prohibited items will be available on the Eielson AFB website. Visitors are encouraged to review the list before arriving. All attendees are subject to security screening and searches, if deemed necessary by security forces personnel.

For additional information on the 2026 Arctic Lightning Airshow please visit: https://www.eielson.af.mil/Arctic-Lightning-Open-House/.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eielson-afb/arctic-lightning-airshow-2026/200029439250043
- **Event Categories**: air-shows, calendar, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4212

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Eielson Afb
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Eielson Air Force Base, AK, United States, Alaska 99702
- **lat**: 64.68048
- **long**: -147.09181
- **full address**: Eielson Air Force Base, AK, United States, Alaska 99702, BX Exchange/Eielson, 2510 Central Ave, Eielson AFB, AK 99702, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Arctic Lightning Airshow 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Arctic Lightning Airshow 2026 takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 02 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Eielson Air Force Base, AK, United States, Alaska 99702, BX Exchange/Eielson, 2510 Central Ave, Eielson AFB, AK 99702, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Arctic Lightning Airshow 2026?
  - **A:** Arctic Lightning Airshow 2026 is organized by Eielson Air Force Base.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Arctic Lightning Airshow 2026 is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Eielson Afb, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 4,200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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